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Großarler Bergbahnen ski resort
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Tier D — Late bloomer — aim Feb–Mar

📷 Großarler Bergbahnen

Europe

Großarler Bergbahnen

Closed for the season

Season ended April 12, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 12

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

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Past 24 Hours

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Past 48 Hours

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Past 10 Days

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14-Day Forecast

3.5cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

10

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:03 AM•Weather at base: 849m

Overview

Großarler Bergbahnen is a ski resort in Europe, Austria, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 12, 2026). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~4 cm (1.6 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:03 UTC.

Resort Guide

Großarler Bergbahnen is located in the Grossarl Valley of Salzburg, Austria, and forms part of the Ski amadé network. The resort features over 70 kilometers of slopes, modern lift facilities, and a family-friendly atmosphere, catering to both beginners and experienced skiers. Signature experiences include panoramic alpine views, well-groomed pistes, and direct access to mountain huts offering regional cuisine. Key amenities include ski schools, equipment rentals, and a snow park, making it a versatile destination for winter sports enthusiasts.

Resort Info

Summit2040m
Base849m
Vertical1191m
Lifts17
Runs38
Skiable Area1729.7 acres
Average snowfall122 inches / 310 cm
CountryAustria
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Season dates

Season endedApril 12, 2026
Projected openingDecember 19, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Salzburg Super Ski Card

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

Top Après Ski

Umbrella Bar Großarl – A popular après-ski hotspot located at the valley station, the Umbrella Bar is renowned for its energetic atmosphere, lively music, and convenient ski-in access, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

2040mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:03 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

The Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC

Base

849m

Temp

29.4°C

Wind

6.5km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

3.5cm

Mid-Mountain

1445m

Temp

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Wind

7km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

3.5cm

Summit

2040m

Temp

21.7°C

Wind

6.5km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

3.4cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Großarler Bergbahnen El Niño rank & forecast

Großarler Bergbahnen ranks #272 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier D, −5% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier D — Late bloomer — aim Feb–Mar: Often a bit lighter early (−3% to −8% vs normal). History favors waiting for peak-depth months (often Feb–Mar) rather than skipping the resort.

#272 of 488Tier D — Late bloomer — aim Feb–Mar

Strong-event signal: −5% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Großarler Bergbahnen averaged -4% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -6%, '15-16 -11%, '23-24 +4%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −6%'15-16 −11%'23-24 +4%

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

Großarler Bergbahnen Webcam

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Resort Webcam

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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 Großarler Bergbahnen (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, 10:03 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
22 / 90.6mm
Sat, Aug 29
15 / 76mm
Sun, Aug 30
17 / 31.5mm
Mon, Aug 31
15 / 56.3mm
Tue, Sep 1
15 / 76mm
Wed, Sep 2
8 / 516.8mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)000.600600.90.60.63.62.10.32.732.768.1
Temp (°C)1421128149916891488138786
Wind (km/h)5138354352332241242
Gusts (km/h)22503415211815248151812152717152218

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2040m)

ECMWF
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GFS
6.9cm
GEM
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JMA
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ICON
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Météo-Fr
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SnowSure™
3.5cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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21.7°

9.2°

16 km/h

Sat

29

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14.6°

6.9°

8 km/h

Sun

30

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17°

3.2°

7 km/h

Mon

31

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14.7°

4.5°

5 km/h

Tue

1

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14.9°

6.6°

7 km/h

Wed

2

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8.3°

5.3°

5 km/h

Thu

3

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11.8°

4.2°

5 km/h

Fri

4

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15.5°

3.8°

9 km/h

Sat

5

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21.1°

6.1°

4 km/h

Sun

6

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21.8°

9.3°

5 km/h

Summit elevation (2040m) • 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, 10:03 AM UTC

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Off-season · 353cm full-season avg

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vs 30-Year Avg

Off-season · 365cm full-season avg

353cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~233 cm. That's 34% below the 5-year average (353 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 36% below the 30-year average (365 cm).

Großarler Bergbahnen Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 421cm with an average of 127 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
November55.4cm15 days20cm41cm13.8cm
December61.8cm19 days53cm75cm13cm
January61.1cm18 days82cm102cm12.4cm
February60cm18 days103cm120cm12.8cm
March63.4cm19 days112cm133cm13.3cm
April44.1cm15 days97cm125cm10cm
May20.4cm8 days31cm73cm7cm

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 Großarler Bergbahnen, ERA5 season snowfall median was 387 cm (152 in), about 8% 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

387 cm

10 El Niño winters · 8% below median

All-season median

421 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10387 cm368 cm – 403 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12467 cm435 cm – 482 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8415 cm349 cm – 476 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 Großarler Bergbahnen

Where is Großarler Bergbahnen?
Großarler Bergbahnen is a ski resort in Austria.
How high is Großarler Bergbahnen?
Großarler Bergbahnen runs from a base elevation of 849 m (2,785 ft) to a summit of 2,040 m (6,693 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,191 m (3,907 ft).
How big is Großarler Bergbahnen?
Großarler Bergbahnen has 1,730 acres (700 hectares) of skiable terrain, 38 marked runs and 17 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Großarler Bergbahnen?
Großarler Bergbahnen is on the Salzburg Super Ski Card. 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 Großarler Bergbahnen?
Großarler Bergbahnen 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 much snow does Großarler Bergbahnen get in a typical season?
Großarler Bergbahnen averages 122 inches / 310 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Großarler Bergbahnen in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #272 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier D · strong-event signal -4% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Großarler Bergbahnen averaged -4% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -6%, '15-16 -11%, '23-24 +4%. A pattern, not a promise.