Austria snow report
Light southern snow first, then the east takes over
Light snow onlyWeek of 25 Oct 2026Forecast data as of 27 Oct 04:04 UTC
Next snow
Wed 28 Oct
First day with measurable snow
Best snow day
Wed 4 Nov
Up to 9.2 cm at Schladming Dachstein
Most snow, 14 days
Hochkönig
15 cm forecast in total
Coldest feels like
-22°C
Mölltaler Glacier, Thu 5 Nov
By SnowStash· Updated 27 Oct 2026
Light snow favours the Southern Alps early this week. From Monday 2 Nov, the focus of the snow shifts from the Southern Alps to Dachstein and Schladming, with the Salzburg Alps also well placed. The biggest impact is Wednesday 4 Nov, with gusts of 96 km/h and up to 13 cm at Hochkönig. Confidence is high early, then moderate and low.
Plan around it
When
Wednesday 4 Nov should be the best snow day, led by Schladming Dachstein at 9.2 cm.
Where
the Salzburg Alps, led by Hochkönig, and Dachstein and Schladming, led by Schladming Dachstein.
Watch for
96 km/h gusts on Wednesday 4 Nov, when lifts are likely to close, then -22°C feels-like on Thursday 5 Nov.
The next 14 days
Average day by day
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Light snow: Tue 27 Oct - Wed 28 Oct
Light snow favours the south
The Southern Alps do best on Tuesday 27 Oct and Wednesday 28 Oct. Mölltaler Glacier picks up about 2.3 cm, well ahead of a regional average of 0.5 cm. Kitzsteinhorn Resort has the best single total at 4.7 cm, with Hintertux Glacier on 2.9 cm. Snow peaks on Wednesday 28 Oct, with about 7 hours of precipitation.
The freezing level sits between 2,270 m and 3,760 m. Rain could mix in at resorts whose listed elevation is below it, such as Dachstein West, SkiWelt Wilder (Kaiser-Brixental) and Hochkönig.
A north-westerly flow brings gusts up to 69 km/h, so lifts could be put on hold, and visibility is likely to be poor. It feels like -11°C at Mölltaler Glacier on Tuesday 27 Oct.
Who gets the most
Total snow for this spell. The regional average is 0.5 cm, so where you ski matters.
- Kitzsteinhorn Resort4.7 cm
- Hintertux Glacier2.9 cm
- Mölltaler Glacier2.3 cm
Typical high / low
6° / 0°C
Feels like -11° at Mölltaler Glacier
Strongest gusts
69 km/h
Lift holds possiblePoor visibility likely
Where it favours
Average forecast snow by area. Favoured: Southern Alps.
- Southern Alps2.3 cm
- Salzburg Alps0.7 cm
- Central Tyrol0.5 cm
- Zillertal and Kitzbuhel Alps0.5 cm
- Western Alps0.3 cm
- Dachstein and Schladming0 cm
Quiet: Thu 29 Oct - Sun 1 Nov
Dry, cold and gusty
Thursday 29 Oct to Sunday 1 Nov is dry, with highs around 1°C and lows near -4°C. The freezing level sits between 1,860 m and 2,620 m. It feels like -14°C at Mölltaler Glacier on Sunday 1 Nov.
A northerly flow builds, with gusts up to 90 km/h, and lifts may close. Mölltaler Glacier is scheduled to open on Friday 30 Oct.
Snow
Dry
0.3 cm average across the region
Typical high / low
1° / -4°C
Feels like -14° at Mölltaler Glacier
Freezing level
1,860-2,620 m
Height where the air hits 0°C
Strongest gusts
90 km/h
Lift closures likely
Light snow: Mon 2 Nov - Wed 4 NovModerate confidence
Snow favours Schladming and Salzburg
Dachstein and Schladming does best, averaging 10 cm, with Schladming Dachstein on 12 cm. The Salzburg Alps follow at 7.9 cm on average, led by Hochkönig on 13 cm and Obertauern on 9.1 cm. Central Tyrol and the Western Alps largely miss out. The regional average is 3.3 cm.
Snow should build from Monday 2 Nov and peak on Wednesday 4 Nov, with about 18 hours of precipitation. The freezing level ranges from 1,740 m to 3,580 m, so rain could mix in at Dachstein West, SkiWelt Wilder (Kaiser-Brixental) and Schladming Dachstein.
North-westerly gusts of 96 km/h mean lifts are likely to close, and visibility is likely to be poor. It feels like -20°C at Pitztal Glacier on Tuesday 3 Nov.
Who gets the most
Total snow for this spell. The regional average is 3.3 cm, so where you ski matters.
- Hochkönig13 cm
- Schladming Dachstein12 cm
- Obertauern9.1 cm
Typical high / low
0° / -6°C
Feels like -20° at Pitztal Glacier
Strongest gusts
96 km/h
Lift closures likelyPoor visibility likely
Where it favours
Average forecast snow by area. Favoured: Dachstein and Schladming and Salzburg Alps.
- Dachstein and Schladming10 cm
- Salzburg Alps7.9 cm
- Southern Alps3.3 cm
- Zillertal and Kitzbuhel Alps2.2 cm
- Central Tyrol0.8 cm
- Western Alps0.2 cm
Quiet: Thu 5 Nov - Sun 8 NovLow confidence
Sharp cold, then a calmer window
Thursday 5 Nov to Sunday 8 Nov is dry, with highs near 0°C and lows around -10°C. It feels like -22°C at Mölltaler Glacier on Thursday 5 Nov, with gusts of 75 km/h that could put lifts on hold. The freezing level could drop as low as 1,110 m.
Friday 6 Nov to Sunday 8 Nov may bring a calmer, dry window. The cold favours snowmaking, since snowmakers work from wet-bulb temperature, and very cold, dry nights are the most productive. Kitzski / Kitzbühel is scheduled to open on Friday 6 Nov.
Snow
Dry
0.1 cm average across the region
Typical high / low
0° / -10°C
Feels like -22° at Mölltaler GlacierGood snowmaking temps
Freezing level
1,110-2,680 m
Height where the air hits 0°C
Strongest gusts
75 km/h
Lift holds possible
Light snow: Mon 9 NovLow confidence
A light return in the west
On Monday 9 Nov the Western Alps and Central Tyrol could see a little snow. St. Anton am Alberg may reach 2.5 cm, against a regional average of 0.9 cm. In Central Tyrol, Stubai could see 2.4 cm.
The freezing level may sit between 1,140 m and 1,960 m. A south-westerly flow could bring poor visibility, and it may feel like -17°C at Stubai. The cold favours snowmaking.
Who gets the most
Total snow for this spell. The regional average is 0.9 cm, so where you ski matters.
- St. Anton am Alberg2.5 cm
- Golm Ski Resort2.4 cm
- Stubai2.4 cm
Typical high / low
0° / -7°C
Feels like -17° at StubaiGood snowmaking temps
Strongest gusts
55 km/h
Poor visibility likely
Where it favours
Average forecast snow by area. Favoured: Western Alps and Central Tyrol.
- Western Alps1.7 cm
- Central Tyrol1.4 cm
- Southern Alps0.8 cm
- Dachstein and Schladming0.5 cm
- Salzburg Alps0.4 cm
- Zillertal and Kitzbuhel Alps0.3 cm
The 14-day picture
Most snow, next 14 days
Total forecast snow across the whole fortnight. Later days are less certain, so treat the order as a guide.
Biggest totals
Forecast snow, all 14 days added together.
- Hochkönig15 cm
- Kitzsteinhorn Resort14 cm
- Schladming Dachstein14 cm
- Dachstein West12 cm
- Obertauern11 cm
Before you go
Resort status
6 of 30 resorts are in season on their scheduled dates. Mölltaler Glacier is scheduled to open on 30 Oct and Kitzski / Kitzbühel on 6 Nov. After that, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is scheduled to open on 19 Nov. "In season" is the resort's scheduled calendar, not a live lift report.
In season
6 of 30 resorts are inside their scheduled season. This is the calendar, not a live lift report.
- Hintertux Glacier12 of 21 lifts
- Kaunertal Glacier4 of 9 lifts
- Kitzsteinhorn Resort13 of 24 lifts
- Pitztal Glacier2 of 7 lifts
- Sölden9 of 31 lifts
- Stubai12 of 26 lifts
Lift counts are from each resort's latest snow report check.
Scheduled openings
Dates from each resort's season calendar.
- Mölltaler Glacier30 Oct
- Kitzski / Kitzbühel6 Nov
- Next after thatObergurgl-Hochgurgl19 Nov
Reading the forecast
Snowfall and freezing levels are forecast at upper-mountain points for each resort, so real totals can differ where terrain lifts or shelters the weather. Treat figures as a guide to timing and scale, and check each resort's own page before you travel.
How this report is made
SnowStash calculates every figure from its own forecast data. The wording is drafted with AI from those figures and checked before publishing.