Forecast today: Generally clear
With some of the most scenic terrain in Austria, as well as some of the most extreme, this is a great area for freeriding and touring. Accommodation is mostly found in the three valley towns of Gaschurn, St Gallenkirch and Schruns, all of which are well linked to the ski area by modern gondolas.
The main attraction for more experienced snowsports enthusiasts is the lift served off piste, 27km of which is in the form of marked, but unpisted ski routes. Head to the top of the Burg draglift for R55 or to the Rinderhütte chair for R44. This is also one of the best resorts in Austria for ski touring and the lift system provides excellent access to numerous freeride routes.
There are three main towns to base yourself in – Shruns, St Gallenkirch and Gaschurn. Perhaps the most convenient base is St Gallenkirch as it sits in between the two main Hochjoch and Valisera ski areas, but Shruns and Gaschurn have a better choice of bars, restaurants and accommodation.
*Weekend operation will begin in mid-November should snow conditions permit. Resort opens full-time in stages between 30 November and 25 December.
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Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Generally clear |
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Partly cloudy | Mainly fair |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.4 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.8 cm | 3 cm | 2.8 cm | 2 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.4 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.7 cm | 1.2 cm | 1 cm | 1.2 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.1 cm |
Max temp | 0.5°c | 0.8°c | -1.9°c | 0°c | 0.1°c | -1.2°c | 0.2°c | 0.5°c | -1.6°c | -0.5°c | -0.5°c | -1.8°c | -3.2°c | -3.8°c | -4.2°c | -2.4°c | -2°c | -3.2°c | -1°c | -0.9°c | -3.5°c | -1.3°c | -1.1°c | -4.7°c | -3°c | -2.7°c | -4.2°c | -2.1°c | -1.7°c | -3.5°c |
Min temp | -3°c | -1.9°c | -3.9°c | -4.3°c | -1.2°c | -3.3°c | -5.6°c | -1.6°c | -2.7°c | -3.4°c | -1.8°c | -3.3°c | -3.9°c | -4.3°c | -4.4°c | -5°c | -3.2°c | -5.9°c | -6.5°c | -3.5°c | -6.1°c | -7.6°c | -4.7°c | -6.8°c | -7.6°c | -4.2°c | -4.8°c | -5.8°c | -3.5°c | -5°c |
Feels like temp | -7.6°c | -3.1°c | -1.9°c | -4.3°c | 0°c | -1.2°c | -5.6°c | 0.2°c | -1.6°c | -7.2°c | -4.3°c | -1.8°c | -3.3°c | -8.5°c | -8.1°c | -5°c | -2.4°c | -3.2°c | -6.5°c | -1°c | -3.5°c | -7.6°c | -1.3°c | -4.7°c | -7.6°c | -6.1°c | -4.2°c | -5.8°c | -5.3°c | -3.5°c |
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Max temp | 0.5°c | 0.8°c | -1.9°c |
Min temp | -3°c | -1.9°c | -3.9°c |
Feels like temp | -7.6°c | -3.1°c | -1.9°c |
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Max temp | 0°c | 0.1°c | -1.2°c |
Min temp | -4.3°c | -1.2°c | -3.3°c |
Feels like temp | -4.3°c | 0°c | -1.2°c |
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Max temp | 9.1°c | 10.1°c | 6.8°c | 7°c | 7.5°c | 5.6°c | 8.4°c | 9.4°c | 6.9°c | 8.2°c | 8.3°c | 6.1°c | 3.3°c | 3.8°c | 3.4°c | 3.6°c | 4.8°c | 3.4°c | 5.7°c | 6.4°c | 3.7°c | 6°c | 6.9°c | 3.4°c | 4.7°c | 5.7°c | 3.6°c | 5.3°c | 6.5°c | 4.2°c |
Min temp | 1.6°c | 6.8°c | 4.2°c | 2.7°c | 5.6°c | 3.6°c | 1.7°c | 6.9°c | 4.7°c | 3.2°c | 6.1°c | 4.1°c | 2.4°c | 2.8°c | 2.7°c | 1.3°c | 3.4°c | 1°c | -0.8°c | 3.7°c | 1.5°c | -0.3°c | 3.4°c | 0.7°c | -0.6°c | 3.6°c | 1.9°c | 0.5°c | 4.2°c | 2.3°c |
Feels like temp | 1.5°c | 8.7°c | 6.5°c | 2.6°c | 6.7°c | 5.4°c | 1.6°c | 8°c | 6.6°c | 3°c | 7.8°c | 5.9°c | 3.2°c | 2.7°c | 3.2°c | 1.5°c | 3.4°c | 3.2°c | -0.8°c | 5.4°c | 3.5°c | -0.3°c | 5.7°c | 3.2°c | -0.6°c | 4.4°c | 3.4°c | 0.5°c | 5°c | 4°c |
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Max temp | 9.1°c | 10.1°c | 6.8°c |
Min temp | 1.6°c | 6.8°c | 4.2°c |
Feels like temp | 1.5°c | 8.7°c | 6.5°c |
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Max temp | 7°c | 7.5°c | 5.6°c |
Min temp | 2.7°c | 5.6°c | 3.6°c |
Feels like temp | 2.6°c | 6.7°c | 5.4°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 15/02/2025 |
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Next 3 days | 0.7 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 115 cm |
Lower piste depth | 5 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
Lifts | Lifts open | 35 out of 35 |
Resort opening date | Sat 23 Nov 2024 | |
Resort closing date | Sun 20 Apr 2025 |
Updated 18/02
High pressure over Eastern and Central Europe creates a strong barrier that is preventing low pressure and unsettled weather making its way in off the Atlantic. The result will be a cool but otherwise really stable week and weekend ahead for the Austrian Alps.
Sun will be the order of the day for most of this week, with a few flutters of cloud cover moving in through the middle of this week. The freezing line will drop overnight, with lows of -9°C possible at 2,000m. From its nadir at 1,000m, the line will climb in the midday sun, reaching 2,000m every day, bringing spring-like conditions to make areas. Over the course of the week, both overnight and midday lines will rise by c.500m, meaning proper spring-like conditions will dominate with fewer opportunities for snow to freeze overnight.
Early indicators are for some more snowfall to begin the new week, but it remains too early to tell whether this will bring meaningful snow to the region.