Pitztal (Rifflsee) snow report
Pitztal (Rifflsee)
Pitztal's Rifflsee ski resort in Tirol offers 41 km of pistes with varied terrain for all levels of skiers. The resort's highlight is the 8 km long downhill run, the longest in the region. Interestingly, the ski resort was once used as a training ground for the Austrian military. For beginner skiers, the resort offers the Sunna Alm area, where they can practice on gentle slopes. The Tiefentalalm is a popular spot for après-ski, with its cozy atmosphere and local music. Overall, the Rifflsee ski resort offers a great skiing experience for all levels with a unique historical background.
Terrain mix: The Pitztal-Rifflsee ski resort in Austria is located in the Pitztal Valley in the Tyrol region. The resort is surrounded by several mountain ranges and peaks, including:
1. Ötztal Alps: The Pitztal Valley is part of the Ötztal Alps, a mountain range that spans across Austria and Italy. The highest peak in the Ötztal Alps is the Wildspitze, which is the second-highest mountain in Austria.
2. Riffelsee: The ski resort is named after the Riffelsee, a small lake located at the base of the Rifflsee mountain. The Riffelsee mountain is a popular spot for skiing and snowboarding.
3. Hochzeiger: The Hochzeiger mountain range is located near the Pitztal Valley and offers a variety of ski slopes and trails for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
4. Pitztal Glacier: The Pitztal Glacier is one of the highest ski areas in Austria and offers year-round skiing and snowboarding opportunities. The glacier is located near the ski resort and can be accessed by a gondola lift.
Overall, the Pitztal-Rifflsee ski resort is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges and peaks, providing breathtaking views and excellent skiing and snowboarding opportunities for visitors.
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 Pitztal (Rifflsee) -- 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 Pitztal (Rifflsee) in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Pitztal (Rifflsee) reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Pitztal (Rifflsee)
Where does the snow data for Pitztal (Rifflsee) 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 Pitztal (Rifflsee)?
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 Pitztal (Rifflsee)?
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 Pitztal (Rifflsee).