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Europe

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

Closed for the season

Season ended April 27, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 27

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Aug 21

7d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

2.8cm

14-Day Forecast

6.1cm

Snow Depth

--

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Powder Days

8

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:04 AM•Weather at base: 1930m

Overview

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is a ski resort in Europe, Austria, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 27, 2026). 3 cm (1.2 in) of snow in the last 7 days. The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~6 cm (2.4 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:04 UTC.

Resort Guide

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is a high-altitude ski resort located in the Ötztal Alps of Tyrol, Austria, renowned for its reliable snow conditions and long ski season. The resort features over 100 kilometers of slopes, modern lift systems, and a relaxed, uncrowded atmosphere ideal for families and advanced skiers alike. Signature experiences include panoramic mountain views, direct slope access from many accommodations, and a variety of winter activities such as ski touring and tobogganing. The resort stands out for its alpine charm, efficient infrastructure, and exceptional snow reliability throughout the season.

Resort Info

Summit3070m
Base1930m
Vertical1140m
Lifts25
Runs112
Skiable Area684 acres
Average snowfall188 inches / 477 cm
CountryAustria
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Season dates

Season endedApril 27, 2026
Projected openingNovember 18, 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

Nederhütte – A legendary après-ski hut located on the slopes above Obergurgl, renowned for its energetic live music, friendly atmosphere, and panoramic mountain views, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers to celebrate after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

3070mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:04 AM

3cm
24h
6cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
3
Prev10d
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Now28
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S29
—
S30
—
M31
—
T1
0.1
W2
—
T3
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

The Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC

Base

1930m

Temp

13.8°C

Wind

6.1km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

6.1cm

Mid-Mountain

2500m

Temp

--°C

Wind

7km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

6.1cm

Summit

3070m

Temp

6.4°C

Wind

6.1km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

5.9cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl El Niño rank & forecast

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl ranks Under review SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +11% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain: Historically snowed much more than normal in strong El Niño winters (≥ +8% vs this resort’s own 30-year average).

Under reviewTier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +11% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

This resort carries no separate rank: its 30-year record is identical to obergurgl, which is the ranked entry for this measurement. At ~31km resolution the reanalysis cannot resolve them as different mountains, so publishing both would be publishing one number twice.

'97-98 −22%'15-16 −14%'23-24 +67%

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

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl Webcams

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6 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 Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (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, 10:04 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
7 / 319.5mm
Sat, Aug 29
7 / 04.2mm
Sun, Aug 30
8 / 10.9mm
Mon, Aug 31
8 / 11.8mm
Tue, Sep 1
8 / -15.4mm
Wed, Sep 2
4 / -10.2cm12.3mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)00000000000000000.20
Precip (mm)1.86.311.400.33.9000.90.30.60.900.64.81.58.72.1
Temp (°C)564273373473172231
Wind (km/h)363242241242352232
Gusts (km/h)334533162418142413162517162522202423

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (3070m)

ECMWF
0.1cm
GFS
12.1cm
GEM
0cm
JMA
0cm
ICON
0cm
Météo-Fr
0cm
SnowSure™
6.1cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

28

🌦️

6.5°

3.2°

6 km/h

Sat

29

🌧️

7.2°

0.3°

5 km/h

Sun

30

🌧️

7.5°

0.9°

5 km/h

Mon

31

🌧️

7.5°

1°

5 km/h

Tue

1

🌧️

7.6°

-0.8°

5 km/h

Wed

2

❄️

3.7°

-0.7°

0.1cm

4 km/h

Thu

3

⛅

6.4°

-3.7°

5 km/h

Fri

4

🌧️

9.6°

0.1°

3 km/h

Sat

5

☀️

10.1°

3.6°

5 km/h

Sun

6

🌤️

9.8°

4.2°

5 km/h

Summit elevation (3070m) • 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, 10:04 AM UTC

2.8cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-99%

vs 5-Year Avg

303cm avg by now

-99%

vs 30-Year Avg

312cm avg by now

303cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~212.1 cm. That's 30% below the 5-year average (303 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 32% below the 30-year average (312 cm).

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 433cm with an average of 142 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
November72.9cm17 days45cm73cm19cm
December53.8cm18 days87cm110cm13.6cm
January44.4cm17 days114cm135cm10.9cm
February42.2cm16 days132cm150cm10.1cm
March51.4cm18 days141cm161cm12.5cm
April55.2cm17 days142cm165cm14.1cm
May41.1cm15 days97cm136cm11.6cm

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 18, 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 Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, ERA5 season snowfall median was 373 cm (147 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

373 cm

10 El Niño winters · 5% below median

All-season median

393 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10373 cm345 cm – 517 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12395 cm365 cm – 488 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8404 cm367 cm – 465 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 Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

Where is Obergurgl-Hochgurgl?
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is a ski resort in Austria.
How high is Obergurgl-Hochgurgl?
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl runs from a base elevation of 1,930 m (6,332 ft) to a summit of 3,070 m (10,072 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,140 m (3,740 ft).
How big is Obergurgl-Hochgurgl?
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl has 1,690 acres (684 hectares) of skiable terrain, 112 marked runs and 25 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Obergurgl-Hochgurgl?
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl 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 Obergurgl-Hochgurgl?
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl typically operates from November 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 Obergurgl-Hochgurgl get in a typical season?
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl averages 188 inches / 477 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Obergurgl-Hochgurgl in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal: under review — this station's record has an era discontinuity.. This resort carries no separate rank: its 30-year record is identical to obergurgl, which is the ranked entry for this measurement. At ~31km resolution the reanalysis cannot resolve them as different mountains, so publishing both would be publishing one number twice.