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Ski resort in Tyrol, Austria
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
A high ski area at the head of the Ötztal, made up of the two linked villages of Obergurgl and Hochgurgl.
Forecast updated , when it was 11:00 in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (GMT+1).
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl snow forecast at 3,030 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Monday, with 4–15 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Obergurgl-Hochgurgl at the top lift (3,030 m / 9,900 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 4–15 cm (1–5 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Monday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −14 to −6 °C (7 to 21 °F) and the freezing level near 2,150 m (7,100 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Saturday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- −9 °C (16 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,150 m (7,100 ft)
- Wind
- 12 km/h (7 mph), gusts 24 km/h (15 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 80% cloud
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl in the next 24 hours.
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl this week: Saturday. No fresh snow, bluebird, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | SunnyFair ski day−14 to −8 °C (7 to 18 °F) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | BluebirdBest day−13 to −6 °C (9 to 21 °F) · freezing level 2,050 m (6,700 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Some sunFair ski day−10 to −6 °C (14 to 21 °F) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | SnowFair ski day−10 to −5 °C (14 to 23 °F) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue | SnowFair ski day−9 to −5 °C (16 to 23 °F) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | 0–3 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed | Light snowPoor ski day−11 to −6 °C (12 to 21 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Thu | SnowFair ski day−12 to −6 °C (10 to 21 °F) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow−13 to −7 °C (9 to 19 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Sunny−15 to −6 °C (5 to 21 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−12 to −6 °C (10 to 21 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−13 to −7 °C (9 to 19 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Snow−13 to −8 °C (9 to 18 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–20 cm (0–8 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−16 to −10 °C (3 to 14 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−15 to −6 °C (5 to 21 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (0–2 in) |
How much snow is there in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl on the upper mountain?
About 24 cm (9 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl snow forecast at 1,800 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Monday, with 0–9 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Obergurgl-Hochgurgl in the village (1,800 m / 5,900 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 0–9 cm (0–4 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Monday. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −6 to 2 °C (21 to 36 °F) and the freezing level near 1,900 m (6,200 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Saturday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 0 °C (32 °F)
- Freezing level
- 1,900 m (6,200 ft)
- Wind
- 10 km/h (6 mph), gusts 19 km/h (12 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 80% cloud
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl in the next 24 hours.
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Sunny−6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) · freezing level 1,550 m (5,100 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Bluebird−5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F) · freezing level 1,700 m (5,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Some sun−3 to 1 °C (27 to 34 °F) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Light snow−2 to 2 °C (28 to 36 °F) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue | Snow−1 to 3 °C (30 to 37 °F) · freezing level 2,100 m (6,900 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed | Chance of snow−2 to 2 °C (28 to 36 °F) · freezing level 1,850 m (6,100 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Thu | Chance of snow−3 to 2 °C (27 to 36 °F) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow−4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Sunny−5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−4 to 0 °C (25 to 32 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (0–2 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Cloudy−4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow−4 to −1 °C (25 to 30 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–20 cm (0–8 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−7 to −2 °C (19 to 28 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (0–2 in) |
How much snow is there in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl in the village?
About 6 cm (2 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Obergurgl-Hochgurgl?
- State
- Tyrol
- Country
- Austria
- Mountains
- Alps, Ötztal Alps
- Village
- 1,800 m
- Top lift
- 3,030 m
- Vertical
- 1,230 m
- Pistes
- 112 km
- Lifts
- 25
- Season
- Mid-November to Late April
- Website
- www.gurgl.com
About Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
Obergurgl lies at 1,930 m at the head of the Ötztal and is the highest parish in Austria. It became known in 1931, when the Swiss scientist Auguste Piccard landed on the nearby Gurgler Ferner glacier after his stratospheric balloon flight.
The skiing
The ski area has 112 km of slopes and 25 lifts between about 1,800 m and 3,030 m, and is one of the first non-glacier areas in the Alps to open each season, usually in mid-November. The Top Express gondola links the Obergurgl and Hochgurgl sectors.
When does it snow in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl?
In Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, snow falls on about 11 days in May in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from September to June.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 days | 9 days | 11 days | 11 days | 11 days | 2 days | <1 days | <1 days | 4 days | 6 days | 11 days | 11 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11 | 10% | −14 to −6 °C (7 to 21 °F) | 21 |
| February | 9 | 10% | −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F) | 19 |
| March | 11 | 12% | −10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F) | 22 |
| April | 11 | 12% | −7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F) | 22 |
| May | 11 | 12% | −2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F) | 19 |
| June | 2 | 1% | 3 to 12 °C (37 to 54 °F) | 22 |
| July | <1 | 0% | 4 to 14 °C (39 to 57 °F) | 24 |
| August | <1 | 1% | 4 to 14 °C (39 to 57 °F) | 23 |
| September | 4 | 4% | 1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F) | 21 |
| October | 6 | 9% | −3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) | 20 |
| November | 11 | 15% | −9 to −1 °C (16 to 30 °F) | 18 |
| December | 11 | 14% | −11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F) | 19 |
Snow in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl in November
In November, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 15% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to −1 °C (16 to 30 °F). About 18 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl in December
In December, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl in January
In January, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −14 to −6 °C (7 to 21 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl in February
In February, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl in March
In March, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F). About 22 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl in April
In April, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F). About 22 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl in May
In May, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl in June
In June, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl gets snow on about 2 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 1% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 3 to 12 °C (37 to 54 °F). About 22 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl in September
In September, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 4% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl in October
In October, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl?
Of the last ten winters in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, 2023/24 was the snowiest, about 43% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2025/26, about 31% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 5 December 2020.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 75% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 112% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 141% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 109% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 124% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 73% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 75% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 143% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 78% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 69% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
Does Obergurgl-Hochgurgl have snow at Christmas?
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 8 of those years.
Does Obergurgl-Hochgurgl have snow at New Year?
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 8 of those years.
Does Obergurgl-Hochgurgl have snow in mid-February?
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Obergurgl-Hochgurgl have snow at Easter?
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 5 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl?
It snows on about 89 days a year in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. May has the most, about 11 days.
What is the snowiest month in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl?
November is the snowiest month in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, bringing about 15% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. May has the most snowy days, about 11.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl?
Of the last ten winters in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, 2023/24 was the snowiest, about 43% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2025/26, about 31% below average.
How cold does Obergurgl-Hochgurgl get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −14 °C (7 °F) and highs of −6 °C (21 °F).
How many bluebird days does Obergurgl-Hochgurgl get in winter?
From December to March, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl averages about 20 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 7.1 hours of sunshine a day. March is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Obergurgl-Hochgurgl?
The village or lowest lift at Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is at 1,800 m (5,900 ft) and the top lift is at 3,030 m (9,900 ft), a vertical drop of 1,230 m (4,000 ft).
When does the ski season start in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl?
The lifts at Obergurgl-Hochgurgl usually open in mid-November and close in late April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
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Sources: Gurgl ski area information, Skiresort.info, Wikipedia, Obergurgl