Dachstein snow report
Dachstein
Dachstein ski resort in Winkl-18 offers a great skiing experience for all levels of skiers. With over 160 kilometers of ski slopes, the resort boasts of its best trails, including the World Cup slope and the wide cruising slopes. Few people know that the Dachstein glacier, the highest point of the resort, was used for military training during World War II. For beginners, the resort offers a dedicated area with easy slopes and lifts. For après-ski, Zur Wurzeralm is a great choice, known for its cozy atmosphere, lively music, and excellent drinks. Overall, Dachstein ski resort in Winkl-18 is an excellent choice for skiing enthusiasts.
Terrain mix: Dachstein ski resort is located in the Dachstein mountain range in the Salzkammergut region of Austria. The Dachstein mountain range is part of the Northern Limestone Alps and is known for its dramatic peaks and stunning views.
Some of the prominent mountain aspects of the Dachstein ski resort include the Dachstein Glacier, which is the highest peak in the range at 2,995 meters above sea level. The glacier offers year-round skiing and snowboarding opportunities, as well as breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Other notable mountain aspects of the Dachstein ski resort include the Krippenstein, a popular ski area with a variety of runs for all skill levels, and the Gosaukamm mountain range, which offers challenging terrain for advanced skiers and snowboarders.
Overall, the Dachstein ski resort is known for its diverse terrain, stunning alpine scenery, and excellent snow conditions, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts from around the world.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Dachstein -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Dachstein in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Dachstein reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Dachstein
Where does the snow data for Dachstein come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Dachstein?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Dachstein?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Dachstein.