Hochlitten Riefensberg snow report
Hochlitten Riefensberg
Hochlitten Riefensberg Ski Resort in Vorarlberg, Austria, offers a scenic and family-friendly skiing experience, with mostly easy to intermediate trails. The best runs are the blue trails, which offer lovely views of the surrounding mountains. A hidden gem of the resort is the Nordic skiing trail, which is perfect for cross-country ski enthusiasts. For beginners, the easiest trail is the Sonnenlift, which is ideal for learning and improving skiing skills. An interesting fact about the resort is that it was originally a summer-only destination, with skiing opportunities only starting in 1994. For après-ski, check out the cozy Berggasthof Hochlitten, which offers delicious local cuisine and stunning panoramic views.
Terrain mix: Hochlitten-Riefensberg ski resort is located in the Bregenz Forest region of Austria, which is part of the larger Northern Limestone Alps. The resort is situated in the mountain range known as the Bregenzerwald Mountains.
Some of the prominent mountain aspects in the area include:
- Hochlitten Mountain: This is the main mountain in the Hochlitten-Riefensberg ski resort, offering a variety of ski runs and slopes for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
- Riefensberg Mountain: Another important mountain in the area, providing additional ski terrain and stunning views of the surrounding Alps.
- Kanisfluh Mountain: This impressive limestone mountain is a prominent feature in the Bregenz Forest region and can be seen from various points in the ski resort.
Overall, the Hochlitten-Riefensberg ski resort offers a picturesque alpine setting with a range of mountain aspects to explore and enjoy.
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 Hochlitten Riefensberg -- 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 Hochlitten Riefensberg in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Hochlitten Riefensberg reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Hochlitten Riefensberg
Where does the snow data for Hochlitten Riefensberg 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 Hochlitten Riefensberg?
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 Hochlitten Riefensberg?
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 Hochlitten Riefensberg.