📷 Bad Gastein
Europe
Bad Gastein
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open November 28, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 07:01 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
1.2cm
Snow Depth
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Powder Days
9
2026–27 season
Overview
Bad Gastein is a ski resort in Europe, Austria, currently closed for the season (Projected to open November 28, 2026). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~1 cm (0.4 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 07:01 UTC.
Resort Guide
Bad Gastein is a renowned ski resort located in the Gastein Valley of Austria, offering access to over 200 kilometers of slopes across four interconnected ski areas. The resort is known for its alpine charm, historic spa town atmosphere, and panoramic mountain views. Visitors benefit from modern lift systems, varied terrain suitable for all skill levels, and unique experiences such as thermal baths and après-ski in the picturesque village. Bad Gastein stands out for its blend of winter sports, wellness facilities, and vibrant cultural heritage.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Bad Gastein
Lifts
17
Skiable area
500.6 ac
Longest run
10.4 km / 6.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(178 total)
Beginner
69
39% of terrain
Intermediate
89
50% of terrain
Advanced
20
11% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola6
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Salzburg Super Ski Card
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Haeggbloms Bar – A stylish and popular après-ski spot in Bad Gastein, Haeggbloms Bar is renowned for its chic ambiance, creative cocktails, and regular live DJ performances, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
The Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 07:01 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- GHCNSummit 8cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Base
1083m
Temp
21°C
Wind
5.4km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Mid-Mountain
1885m
Temp
--°C
Wind
6km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Summit
2686m
Temp
9°C
Wind
3.8km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Bad Gastein (alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 14, 7:01 AM
Today 14 / 55.4mm | Wed, Jul 15 11 / 56.9mm | Thu, Jul 16 13 / 41.5mm | Fri, Jul 17 13 / 58.1mm | Sat, Jul 18 8 / 36.9mm | Sun, Jul 19 9 / -15.7mm | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 1.5 | 3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 0 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0 | 7.5 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 5.4 | 0.6 | 0 | 2.1 | 3.6 |
| Temp (°C) | 8 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 2 |
| Wind (km/h) | 3 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 7 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 18 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 12 | 19 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 54 | 65 | 54 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2686m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
13.6°
5.3°
8 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
11.3°
4.7°
6 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
13.2°
3.6°
6 km/h
Fri
17
🌦️
12.6°
5°
5 km/h
Sat
18
🌧️
7.9°
2.7°
12 km/h
Sun
19
🌧️
9.1°
-0.6°
11 km/h
Mon
20
☁️
4.1°
-1.3°
13 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
4.7°
-1.5°
12 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
7°
0.8°
9 km/h
Thu
23
🌤️
10.2°
0.2°
11 km/h
Summit elevation (2686m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 07:01 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 343cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 343cm full-season avg
343cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has exceeded the 30-year average by approximately 19%, indicating a period of above-normal accumulation. However, the current season's snowfall is significantly below both the recent 5-year and long-term 30-year averages, at just 68% and 81% of those benchmarks, respectively. Notably, the 2023 season was an outlier with exceptionally high snowfall, while the current season marks a sharp decline, highlighting increased variability and a recent downward shift.
Bad Gastein Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 463cm with an average of 135 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 62.4cm | 16 days | 29cm | 54cm | 16.4cm |
| December | 63.1cm | 18 days | 69cm | 91cm | 15cm |
| January | 58.6cm | 18 days | 97cm | 118cm | 13.2cm |
| February | 55.7cm | 18 days | 119cm | 138cm | 11.8cm |
| March | 62.8cm | 20 days | 130cm | 153cm | 14.3cm |
| April | 51.1cm | 17 days | 123cm | 151cm | 11.5cm |
| May | 34.5cm | 10 days | 62cm | 107cm | 9.9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 28, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
