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Obergurgl Resort Guide
Projected to open November 19, 2026
Best months to book: March, April, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 19
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 10
2d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
15cm
7-Day Forecast
6cm
Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
Obergurgl 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 110 kilometers of slopes, modern lift systems, and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Signature experiences include panoramic mountain views, direct ski-in/ski-out access from many accommodations, and a variety of winter activities such as tobogganing and winter hiking. Obergurgl stands out for its uncrowded pistes, high-quality guest services, and tranquil alpine setting.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Obergurgl
Lifts
25
Longest run
8 km / 4.97 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola5
- High-speed 62
- Double chair1
- Surface lift3
Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
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Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Oct 12, 11:02 PM UTC
10cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-97%
vs 5-Year Avg
303cm avg by now
-97%
vs 30-Year Avg
312cm avg by now
303cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~9.1 cm. That's 97% below the 5-year average (303 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 97% below the 30-year average (312 cm).
Obergurgl Season Snowfall
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Obergurgl Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 433cm with an average of 82 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 17% above this average (505cm over the last ten tracked seasons). 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 | 73cm | 11 days | 45cm | 73cm | 19cm |
| December | 54cm | 11 days | 87cm | 110cm | 14cm |
| January | 44cm | 10 days | 114cm | 135cm | 11cm |
| February | 42cm | 9 days | 132cm | 150cm | 10cm |
| March | 51cm | 11 days | 141cm | 161cm | 13cm |
| April | 55cm | 10 days | 142cm | 165cm | 14cm |
| May | 41cm | 8 days | 97cm | 136cm | 12cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
64 days scored, from 22 Feb
47
Best Day
20 Mar
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
1
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4222 Feb5cm
- 4223 Feb
- 3925 Feb3cm
March 2026
- 4720 Mar
- 4727 Mar2cm
- 4531 Mar3cm
April 2026
- 421 Apr
- 372 Apr
- 3616 Apr
March scored highest for Obergurgl in 2025-26. Based on 64 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 19, 2026
Through Apr 27, 2027
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.
Frequently asked questions about Obergurgl
- Where is Obergurgl?
- Obergurgl is a ski resort in Austria.
- How high is Obergurgl?
- Obergurgl runs from a base elevation of 1,930 m (6,332 ft) to a summit of 3,080 m (10,105 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,150 m (3,773 ft).
- How big is Obergurgl?
- Obergurgl has 112 marked runs and 25 lifts.
- When is ski season at Obergurgl?
- Obergurgl 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 get in a typical season?
- Obergurgl averages 170 inches / 431 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
