Is Bad Gastein snowsure?

The snowiest week in Bad Gastein is week 1 of February. There are typically 4.5 snowy days during this week with 13.0in of snowfall. Check out the Bad Gastein Snow History graphs below.Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years. Read More

Average monthly snow in Bad Gastein

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December7.9in3.2 days
January8.7in3.7 days
February8.3in3.8 days
March6.7in3.6 days
April4.7in2.3 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Bad Gastein during April (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Bad Gastein is 5.5 in. There are typically 1.5 snowy days during this week. Bad Gastein prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 5063 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (7527 ft is a long way above the middle elevation of Bad Gastein. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Bad Gastein at the end of April but rain is twice as likely as snow because on average there are three days during this particular week each year when it rains instead. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 5.5 in. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Bad Gastein during week four of April with average maximum temperature 40°F and minimum temperature 37°F at the middle elevation. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 5mph) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are rare, occuring this week on average one year in 1 while fresh snow days that don't have ideal conditions also occur, on average one day every second year during this week every year. Read More


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Bad Gastein and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Bad Gastein


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Bad Gastein and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Bad Gastein are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds. Read More


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Bad Gastein and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Bad Gastein are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain. Read More


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Bad Gastein and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Bad Gastein are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.