Pitztaler Gletscher snow report
Pitztaler Gletscher
Pitztaler Gletscher ski resort in Tirol offers picturesque views and excellent skiing conditions on its 40km of high altitude slopes. The resort has a range of slopes, but the best trails are the black pistes, including the iconic Mittagskogel. An interesting fact is that the resort has the highest cable car in Austria, the Wildspitzbahn, which takes skiers to a height of 3,440m. For beginners, the best slope is the Mandarfen ski area, which has gentle slopes perfect for learning. The resort also has a range of bars and restaurants to choose from, but the best apres-ski bar is the Soul Bar, with live music, DJs, and a great atmosphere.
Terrain mix: The Pitztaler-Gletscher ski resort in Austria is located in the Ötztal Alps and features several prominent mountain ranges and aspects. Some of the most pertinent mountain ranges and aspects of the ski resort include:
1. The Wildspitze: This is the highest peak in the Ötztal Alps and is a popular destination for advanced skiers and mountaineers. It offers stunning views of the surrounding area.
2. The Rettenbachferner: This is one of the main glaciers in the ski resort and offers a variety of ski runs and off-piste terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
3. The Tiefenbachferner: Another glacier in the ski resort, the Tiefenbachferner also offers a range of ski runs and off-piste options for visitors.
4. The Rifflsee: This mountain range is located near the ski resort and offers a variety of ski runs and hiking trails for visitors to enjoy.
Overall, the Pitztaler-Gletscher ski resort offers a diverse range of mountain ranges and aspects for visitors to explore and enjoy during their time at the resort.
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 Pitztaler Gletscher -- 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 Pitztaler Gletscher in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Pitztaler Gletscher reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Pitztaler Gletscher
Where does the snow data for Pitztaler Gletscher 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 Pitztaler Gletscher?
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 Pitztaler Gletscher?
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 Pitztaler Gletscher.