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Hochkönig Snow Forecast - 18th January 2025

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Hochkönig Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Hochkönig

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This is the Snow Forecast for Hochkönig, Austria for 16 days from 18 January.

Updated 18 January 2025 12:05 IST.

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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Hochkönig.

Forecast for today in Hochkönig

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Hochkönig has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Hochkönig Snow Report

Snow report from Saalbach Hinterglemm (near Hochkönig)

Saalbach Hinterglemm Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths100cm
Lower Snow Depths50cm
Snow ConditionsSki Area Open

Hochkönig 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Hochkönig from OpenMeteo
Sat
18
Sun
19
Mon
20
Tue
21
Wed
22
Thu
23
Fri
24
WindE F4E F3
2,000m
3℃
Clear
3℃
Clear
3℃
Cloud
0℃
Cloud
1℃
Clear
2℃
Cloud
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
NE F3NE F3
1,400m
7℃
Clear
6℃
Clear
4℃
Cloud
1℃
Cloud
2℃
Clear
5℃
Cloud
3℃
Fair
NE F3NE F3
800m
10℃
Clear
10℃
Clear
7℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
5℃
Clear
7℃
Cloud
6℃
Fair
Snow Line

varying 1,469m
to 1,399m

Max Town10℃10℃7℃5℃5℃7℃6℃
Min Town6℃6℃2℃2℃0℃1℃3℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Hochkönig Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
19

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
20

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
21

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
22

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
23

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
24

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudLt RainFairClear

Cloudy first, light rain then fair, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 1,469m to 1,399m, with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for Hochkönig, Austria gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Hochkönig, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Hochkönig Snow Forecast updated at 12:05 IST, next update expected 17:30 IST.

Snow Forecast near Hochkönig

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Hochkönig
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 Day
Dachstein-Tauern-2cm
Amadé-1cm
Maria Alm-1cm
Mühlbach am Hochkönig-1cm
Saalbach Hinterglemm-1cm
Salzburger Sportwelt-1cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Hochkönig

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Hochkönig, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Hochkönig, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Hochkönig is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Hochkönig will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Hochkönig for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.