Hochoetz snow report
Hochoetz
Hochoetz ski resort in Tirol offers 41 km of well-groomed slopes for all levels of skiers. Beginners can enjoy the gentle slopes of the Balbach and Ötzli runs, while advanced skiers can tackle the challenging black runs of the Hochoetz-Kühtai ski area. A little-known fact is that Hochoetz was actually the first ski area in the Ötztal valley, opening in 1931. For beginners, the resort offers a ski school and a dedicated beginners' area with magic carpets and easy-to-use lifts. After a day on the slopes, head to the Panorama Alm for some après-ski drinks and stunning mountain views.
Terrain mix: The Hochoetz ski resort in Austria is located in the Oetz Valley in the Tyrol region. The resort is surrounded by several mountain ranges, including the Ötztal Alps, the Stubai Alps, and the Karwendel Alps.
The highest peak in the vicinity of Hochoetz is the Acherkogel, which stands at 3,007 meters above sea level. The resort offers a variety of skiing and snowboarding terrain, with slopes ranging from beginner to expert levels. Additionally, there are several mountain aspects within the resort, including the Hochoetz Panorama Trail and the Widi Kids Park, which provide stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
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 Hochoetz -- 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 Hochoetz in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Hochoetz reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Hochoetz
Where does the snow data for Hochoetz 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 Hochoetz?
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 Hochoetz?
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 Hochoetz.