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Familienskigebiet Gries ski resort
Tier B — Favored

📷 Familienskigebiet Gries

Europe

Familienskigebiet Gries

Closed for the season

Season ended April 5, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:02 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 5

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Powder Days

7

2026–27 season

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Bluebird Days

1

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:02 AM•Weather at base: 1597m

Overview

Familienskigebiet Gries is a ski resort in Europe, Austria, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 5, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:02 UTC.

Resort Guide

Familienskigebiet Gries is a family-friendly ski area located in the Ötztal Valley of Tyrol, Austria, offering a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere ideal for beginners and children. The resort features gentle slopes, a ski school, and modern lift facilities, making it particularly suitable for families and those new to skiing. Its tranquil alpine setting and manageable size provide a peaceful alternative to larger, busier ski destinations, while still offering essential amenities and easy access to winter activities.

Resort Info

Summit1663m
Base1597m
Vertical66m
Lifts2
Runs1
Skiable Area1.2 acres
CountryAustria
Visit Resort Website →View Trail Map →

Season dates

Season endedApril 5, 2026
Projected openingDecember 19, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

No ski pass found

Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.

Snow Summary

1663mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:02 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

The Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:02 AM UTC

Base

1597m

Temp

23.4°C

Wind

2.9km/h

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Mid-Mountain

1630m

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1663m

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Familienskigebiet Gries El Niño rank & forecast

Familienskigebiet Gries ranks #133 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier B, +6% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier B — Favored: Modest El Niño upside (+3% to +8% vs normal). Often a solid pick, without the biggest Andes-style swings.

#133 of 488Tier B — Favored

Strong-event signal: +6% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Familienskigebiet Gries averaged +6% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -8%, '15-16 0%, '23-24 +26%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −8%'15-16 0%'23-24 +26%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

Familienskigebiet Gries Webcams

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Ötztal Tourismus

Ötztal Tourismus

2 webcams • Click to expand

Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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 Familienskigebiet Gries (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 Aug 28, 10:02 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
23 / 125.4mm
Sat, Aug 29
18 / 82.4mm
Sun, Aug 30
20 / 60.6mm
Mon, Aug 31
19 / 83.6mm
Tue, Sep 1
18 / 94.2mm
Wed, Sep 2
14 / 813.8mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)00.64.8002.400.30.30.61.21.800.93.32.47.53.9
Temp (°C)172314101711111911111811111711101310
Wind (km/h)434252231232242131
Gusts (km/h)354931192420131913162416152320172823

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1663m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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23.2°

11.8°

5 km/h

Sat

29

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17.8°

8.3°

7 km/h

Sun

30

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19.8°

5.8°

3 km/h

Mon

31

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18.8°

8.2°

4 km/h

Tue

1

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17.8°

8.5°

5 km/h

Wed

2

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14.4°

8.2°

4 km/h

Thu

3

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15.6°

7.6°

3 km/h

Fri

4

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20.1°

8°

6 km/h

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5

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23.7°

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6

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24.8°

13.2°

6 km/h

Summit elevation (1663m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

No official warning service is mapped for this resort’s country yet (v1 covers the United States, Canada and Switzerland). A bulletin may still be published locally.

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:02 AM UTC

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Off-season · 301cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 353cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~195.7 cm. That's 35% below the 5-year average (301 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 45% below the 30-year average (353 cm).

Familienskigebiet Gries Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 485cm with an average of 143 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November67.5cm17 days26cm50cm15.4cm
December61.6cm19 days64cm88cm12.1cm
January57.8cm18 days94cm116cm12.3cm
February52.6cm17 days116cm135cm10.5cm
March64.7cm19 days125cm146cm12.7cm
April56.3cm17 days114cm142cm10.9cm
May44.8cm13 days54cm96cm12.5cm

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 Dec 19, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Familienskigebiet Gries, ERA5 season snowfall median was 464 cm (183 in), about 5% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

464 cm

10 El Niño winters · 5% below median

All-season median

488 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10464 cm434 cm – 489 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12521 cm458 cm – 534 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8482 cm352 cm – 530 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Familienskigebiet Gries

Where is Familienskigebiet Gries?
Familienskigebiet Gries is a ski resort in Austria.
How high is Familienskigebiet Gries?
Familienskigebiet Gries runs from a base elevation of 1,597 m (5,240 ft) to a summit of 1,663 m (5,456 ft), giving a vertical drop of 66 m (217 ft).
How big is Familienskigebiet Gries?
Familienskigebiet Gries has 1 acres (0 hectares) of skiable terrain, 1 marked runs and 2 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Familienskigebiet Gries?
Familienskigebiet Gries is on the No ski pass found. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Familienskigebiet Gries?
Familienskigebiet Gries typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How will El Niño affect Familienskigebiet Gries in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #133 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +6% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Familienskigebiet Gries averaged +6% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -8%, '15-16 0%, '23-24 +26%. A pattern, not a promise.