Is Dachstein Glacier snowsure?

The snowiest week in Dachstein Glacier is week 1 of February. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week with 48cm of snowfall. Check out the Dachstein Glacier Snow History graphs below.Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Dachstein Glacier

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December27cm3.3 days
January37cm3.6 days
February31cm3.6 days
March26cm3.6 days
April20cm2.8 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Dachstein Glacier during June (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of June for Dachstein Glacier is 5 cm. There are typically 0.6 snowy days during this week. Dachstein Glacier normal weather and snow conditions during the first week of June at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1950m, based on historical averages over the last 14 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (3148m) is well above the middle elevation of Dachstein Glacier. A day with snowfall occurs on average every other year during the first week of June but it rains much more frequently, with rain falling on three or four days during this particular week of June. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 10cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Dachstein Glacier during week one of June with average maximum temperature 8.7°C and minimum temperature 6.8°C at the middle elevation. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 9km/h).


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Dachstein Glacier and (2007 – 2022).

Winter
Summer

Dachstein Glacier


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Dachstein Glacier and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Dachstein Glacier are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Dachstein Glacier and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Dachstein Glacier are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Dachstein Glacier and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Dachstein Glacier are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.