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Ski resort in Salzburg, Austria
Bad Gastein
A spa town built around a waterfall in the Gastein valley, with several ski areas including high-altitude Sportgastein.
Forecast updated , when it was 11:00 in Bad Gastein (GMT+1).
Bad Gastein snow forecast at 2,650 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Monday, with 5–15 cm over the next 7 days.
Medium confidence, one model shows some snow
No snow is forecast for Bad Gastein at the top lift (2,650 m / 8,700 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 5–15 cm (2–5 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Monday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −16 to −6 °C (3 to 21 °F) and the freezing level near 1,650 m (5,400 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Saturday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- −9 °C (16 °F)
- Freezing level
- 1,650 m (5,400 ft)
- Wind
- 12 km/h (7 mph), gusts 32 km/h (20 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 100% cloud
Bad Gastein hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Bad Gastein in the next 24 hours.
Bad Gastein 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Bad Gastein this week: Saturday. No fresh snow, bluebird, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Chance of snowPoor ski day−15 to −9 °C (5 to 16 °F) · freezing level 1,300 m (4,300 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sat | BluebirdBest day−16 to −5 °C (3 to 23 °F) · freezing level 1,550 m (5,100 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Some sunFair ski day−10 to −4 °C (14 to 25 °F) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | SnowPoor ski day−10 to −4 °C (14 to 25 °F) · gusts 41 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue | Light snowPoor ski day−8 to −4 °C (18 to 25 °F) · gusts 59 km/h (37 mph) · freezing level 2,050 m (6,700 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed | SnowPoor ski day−11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F) · gusts 46 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu | SnowFair ski day−10 to −4 °C (14 to 25 °F) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Bad Gastein 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Snow−11 to −5 °C (12 to 23 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 3–4 cm (1–2 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow−15 to −6 °C (5 to 21 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−14 to −6 °C (7 to 21 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−11 to −5 °C (12 to 23 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Snow−10 to −6 °C (14 to 21 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 2–35 cm (1–14 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Snow−15 to −7 °C (5 to 19 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−15 to −6 °C (5 to 21 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (0–2 in) |
How much snow is there in Bad Gastein on the upper mountain?
About 18 cm (7 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Bad Gastein snow forecast at 1,000 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Bad Gastein in the village (1,000 m / 3,300 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from −4 to 6 °C (25 to 43 °F) and the freezing level near 1,450 m (4,800 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Saturday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 2 °C (36 °F)
- Freezing level
- 1,450 m (4,800 ft)
- Wind
- 10 km/h (6 mph), gusts 23 km/h (14 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 100% cloud
Bad Gastein hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Bad Gastein in the next 24 hours.
Bad Gastein 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Cloudy−3 to 2 °C (27 to 36 °F) · freezing level 1,150 m (3,800 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Bluebird−4 to 8 °C (25 to 46 °F) · freezing level 1,400 m (4,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Some sun0 to 9 °C (32 to 48 °F) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Rain2 to 7 °C (36 to 45 °F) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain3 to 8 °C (37 to 46 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Rain1 to 7 °C (34 to 45 °F) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Some sun2 to 7 °C (36 to 45 °F) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Bad Gastein 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Rain0 to 6 °C (32 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Sunny−2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Cloudy−1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Cloudy0 to 7 °C (32 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow1 to 4 °C (34 to 39 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−6 to 4 °C (21 to 39 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (0–2 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−6 to 3 °C (21 to 37 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
How much snow is there in Bad Gastein in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Bad Gastein?
- State
- Salzburg
- Country
- Austria
- Mountains
- Alps, Hohe Tauern
- Village
- 1,000 m
- Top lift
- 2,650 m
- Vertical
- 1,650 m
- Season
- Late November to Early May
- Website
- www.gastein.com
About Bad Gastein
Bad Gastein lies at about 1,000 m and grew up around its thermal springs, which gave the town its “Bad” (spa) name and later supported radon therapy at the Gasteiner Heilstollen. It hosted the Alpine World Ski Championships in 1958. The Tauern Railway serves the town with direct trains from Salzburg and Vienna.
The skiing
The Gastein valley has three main ski areas, part of the Ski amadé pass, with about 180 km of slopes between them. The ski area directly above Bad Gastein is Schlossalm-Angertal-Stubnerkogel, shared with Bad Hofgastein; the small Graukogel is served by natural snow. Sportgastein, at the head of the valley, is the highest area, with lifts to about 2,650 m.
When does it snow in Bad Gastein?
In Bad Gastein, snow falls on about 14 days in January in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from September to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 days | 12 days | 14 days | 10 days | 7 days | <1 days | <1 days | <1 days | 3 days | 6 days | 10 days | 12 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Bad Gastein month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14 | 15% | −10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F) | 17 |
| February | 12 | 13% | −8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F) | 17 |
| March | 14 | 12% | −6 to 2 °C (21 to 36 °F) | 19 |
| April | 10 | 10% | −3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F) | 19 |
| May | 7 | 7% | 0 to 10 °C (32 to 50 °F) | 17 |
| June | <1 | 0% | 6 to 16 °C (43 to 61 °F) | 21 |
| July | <1 | 0% | 7 to 17 °C (45 to 63 °F) | 21 |
| August | <1 | 1% | 7 to 17 °C (45 to 63 °F) | 22 |
| September | 3 | 5% | 3 to 13 °C (37 to 55 °F) | 20 |
| October | 6 | 7% | 0 to 9 °C (32 to 48 °F) | 19 |
| November | 10 | 14% | −6 to 3 °C (21 to 37 °F) | 17 |
| December | 12 | 16% | −8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F) | 17 |
Snow in Bad Gastein in September
In September, Bad Gastein gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 5% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 3 to 13 °C (37 to 55 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Bad Gastein in October
In October, Bad Gastein gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 0 to 9 °C (32 to 48 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Bad Gastein in November
In November, Bad Gastein gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 3 °C (21 to 37 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Bad Gastein in December
In December, Bad Gastein gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 16% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Bad Gastein in January
In January, Bad Gastein gets snow on about 14 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 15% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Bad Gastein in February
In February, Bad Gastein gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Bad Gastein in March
In March, Bad Gastein gets snow on about 14 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 2 °C (21 to 36 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Bad Gastein in April
In April, Bad Gastein gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Bad Gastein in May
In May, Bad Gastein gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 0 to 10 °C (32 to 50 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Bad Gastein?
Of the last ten winters in Bad Gastein, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 38% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2025/26, about 36% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 6 December 2020.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 85% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 117% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 138% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 104% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 127% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 91% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 93% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 98% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 83% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 64% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Bad Gastein
Does Bad Gastein have snow at Christmas?
Bad Gastein had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 9 of those years.
Does Bad Gastein have snow at New Year?
Bad Gastein had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in every one of those years.
Does Bad Gastein have snow in mid-February?
Bad Gastein had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in every one of those years.
Does Bad Gastein have snow at Easter?
Bad Gastein had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 8 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Bad Gastein?
It snows on about 88 days a year in Bad Gastein at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. January has the most, about 14 days.
What is the snowiest month in Bad Gastein?
December is the snowiest month in Bad Gastein, bringing about 16% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. January has the most snowy days, about 14.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Bad Gastein?
Of the last ten winters in Bad Gastein, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 38% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2025/26, about 36% below average.
How cold does Bad Gastein get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Bad Gastein at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −10 °C (14 °F) and highs of −2 °C (28 °F).
How many bluebird days does Bad Gastein get in winter?
From December to March, Bad Gastein averages about 17 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. March is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Bad Gastein?
The village or lowest lift at Bad Gastein is at 1,000 m (3,300 ft) and the top lift is at 2,650 m (8,700 ft), a vertical drop of 1,650 m (5,400 ft).
When does the ski season start in Bad Gastein?
The lifts at Bad Gastein usually open in late November and close in early May. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Bad Gastein
Sources: Gastein skiing, Skiresort.info, Sportgastein, Wikipedia