Obertauern snow report
Obertauern
Obertauern ski resort in Salzburg, Austria is a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts, boasting over 100km of ski trails for all levels of skiing ability. The resort has a unique location on a plateau, providing excellent snow conditions throughout the season. The best trails are the Tauernrunde, where skiers can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, and the Gamsleiten, which is known for its challenging steep sections. An interesting fact about Obertauern is that it was used as a filming location for the James Bond movie "The Spy Who Loved Me." For beginner skiers, the resort offers a variety of gentle slopes and ski schools to help them learn the basics. After a long day on the slopes, the best apres ski bar is the Lürzer Alm, which offers traditional Austrian cuisine and live music.
Terrain mix: Obertauern ski resort is located in the Austrian Alps and is surrounded by several mountain ranges. The most prominent mountain range near Obertauern is the Radstädter Tauern, which is part of the larger Austrian Central Alps. This range includes peaks such as the Seekarspitze and the Gamsleiten.
Within the resort itself, there are several key mountain aspects that are popular for skiing and snowboarding. The most famous is the Gamsleiten 2, a steep and challenging black diamond run that is a favorite among advanced skiers. Other notable aspects include the Zehnerkar, the Seekarspitze, and the Edelweißbahn.
Overall, Obertauern offers a variety of terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, with stunning mountain views and a range of challenging slopes to explore.
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 Obertauern -- 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 Obertauern in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Obertauern reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Obertauern
Where does the snow data for Obertauern 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 Obertauern?
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 Obertauern?
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 Obertauern.