Obertraun/Dachstein Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Obertraun/Dachstein
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This is the Snow Forecast for Obertraun/Dachstein, Austria for 15 days from 29 March.
Updated 28 March 2025 16:32 UTC.
| Next Snow Expected | 29 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 60cm 24in |
| Next 7 Days | 63cm 25in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Obertraun/Dachstein.
Forecast for today in Obertraun/Dachstein
Max 8℃ 47°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
up to 25cm up to 10in New Snow
Light rain early, then rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,409m 4,623ft to 1,049m 3,442ft , with rain below.
Powder Alert!
Updated 29 March 2025 00:40 UTC
Powder Possible :- 23cm 9in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Obertraun/Dachstein over the next 2 days.
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Obertraun/Dachstein Snow Report
Snow report from Filzmoos ( 18km 11 miles from Obertraun/Dachstein)
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Obertraun/Dachstein 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | Wed 02 | Thu 03 | Fri 04 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | NW F3 | NW F3 | ||||
| 2,100m 6,890ft | -3℃ 27°F
 +25cm +10in
| 1℃ 34°F
 +11cm +4in
| -4℃ 24°F
 +25cm +10in
| -2℃ 28°F
+1cm +1in
| 2℃ 35°F
 | 5℃ 41°F
 | 2℃ 36°F
 +2cm +1in
|
| NW F2 | |||||||
| 1,305m 4,281ft | 2℃ 36°F
+6cm +2in
| 6℃ 42°F
+2cm +1in
| 0℃ 31°F
+14cm +6in
| 2℃ 36°F
+1cm
| 8℃ 47°F
| 11℃ 51°F
| 8℃ 47°F
|
| W F2 | |||||||
| 510m 1,673ft | 8℃ 47°F
| 12℃ 53°F
 | 4℃ 40°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 13℃ 55°F
| 16℃ 61°F
| 12℃ 54°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,409m 4,623ft | varying 1,349m 4,426ft | varying 989m 3,245ft | varying 1,049m 3,442ft | varying 1,609m 5,279ft | ||
| Max Town | 8℃ 47°F | 12℃ 53°F | 4℃ 40°F | 7℃ 44°F | 13℃ 55°F | 16℃ 61°F | 12℃ 54°F |
| Min Town | 6℃ 42°F | 5℃ 41°F | 2℃ 36°F | 2℃ 36°F | 3℃ 37°F | 5℃ 41°F | 6℃ 42°F |
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.
Obertraun/Dachstein 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.
Max 8℃ 47°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
up to 25cm up to 10in New Snow
Light rain early, then rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,409m 4,623ft to 1,049m 3,442ft , with rain below.
Max 12℃ 53°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
up to 11cm up to 4in New Snow
Light rain, cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,349m 4,426ft to 1,029m 3,376ft , with rain below.
Max 4℃ 40°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
31
up to 25cm up to 10in New Snow
Snow showers at altitude, light snow showers at altitude, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 989m 3,245ft to 629m 2,064ft , with rain below.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
01
up to 1cm up to 1in New Snow
Fog first, light snow at altitude then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,049m 3,442ft to 659m 2,162ft , with rain below.
Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
02
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 16℃ 61°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 61°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear sky then fair, clear sky later.
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
04
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,609m 5,279ft to 1,289m 4,229ft , with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Obertraun/Dachstein, 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 Obertraun/Dachstein, 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.
Obertraun/Dachstein Snow Forecast updated at 16:32 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Obertraun/Dachstein
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krippenstein | 54cm 21in | 64cm 25in | |||||||
| Dachstein West | 53cm 21in | 61cm 24in | |||||||
| Gosau | 44cm 17in | 47cm 18in | |||||||
| Annaberg im Lammertal | 45cm 18in | 45cm 18in | |||||||
| Obertauern | 38cm 15in | 44cm 17in | |||||||
| Hintersee | 40cm 16in | 41cm 16in | |||||||
| Rohrmoos | 37cm 15in | 41cm 16in | |||||||
| Ebensee am Traunsee | 34cm 13in | 40cm 16in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Obertraun/Dachstein
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Obertraun/Dachstein, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Obertraun/Dachstein, 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 Obertraun/Dachstein 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 Obertraun/Dachstein 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 Obertraun/Dachstein 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.