Forecast today: Mainly fair
but the snowsure ski area is varied and Ischgl is just a quick, free bus ride away if you’re looking for more extensive slopes.
Although some good tough terrain can be found off the Breitspitzbahn gondola, the resort really markets itself as a family friendly ski area – there is a great beginner zone at the base and six specific fun areas aimed at families further up the hill.
Galtür is usually home to some of Austria’s most reliable early season snow.
Galtür’s slopes only cover 43km, but within that there is some good variety and all can accessed by fast lifts. The beginner zone at the base of the mountain is excellent and in the form of the six “Adventure Land” features across the mountain, progression for young ones on to fun and longer runs is very good.
Early intermediates will enjoy the local slopes, but keener skiers and boarders will want to make sure they catch the bus to Ischgl and explore the vast network of blues and reds there.
For advanced skiers and riders head over to the Breitspitzbahn or bring your touring gear – Galtür acts as a perfect springboard to some of the region’s best and most accessible ski touring.
Galtür is a charming peaceful traditional village at the head of the valley near Ischgl. Sunnier, cheaper and much quieter than it’s larger neighbour, Galtür matches the image you have of a traditional Austrian village. It serves as a good base for a quiet family holiday or mixed-ability groups – and the free buses to Ischgl are regular and quick.
Off the slopes there is loads to do and a big network of scenic winter walking trails and cross country tracks is a major attraction. This, combined with an excellent sports centre make it an attractive base for families and mixed groups that contain non-skiers.
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Weather | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Light snow |
Light snow |
Snow grains | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Occasional snow |
Snow |
Snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Light snow | Light snow shwr |
Broken clouds |
Partly cloudy | Occasional snow |
Light snow shwr |
Occasional snow | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 2.2 cm | 4.4 cm | 1.6 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 9.9 cm | 9.2 cm | 2.7 cm | 3.9 cm | 6.2 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 2 cm | 1.5 cm | 1.2 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.8 cm | 1 cm | 0.7 cm |
Max temp | 1.2°c | 1.2°c | -1.7°c | 4.2°c | 4.2°c | 1°c | 1.1°c | 0.6°c | -0.9°c | 3.8°c | 4.1°c | 1.3°c | 1.2°c | 1.2°c | -4°c | -6.6°c | -6.3°c | -7.4°c | -5.2°c | -4.9°c | -7.5°c | -3.5°c | -3.5°c | -6.4°c | -0.9°c | -0.8°c | -3.4°c | 0°c | 0°c | -2.3°c |
Min temp | -5.8°c | -1.7°c | -3.6°c | -2.4°c | 1°c | -1.4°c | -0.8°c | -0.9°c | -1.8°c | -2.6°c | 1.3°c | -0.8°c | -1.5°c | -4°c | -7°c | -8.2°c | -7.4°c | -8°c | -8.5°c | -7.5°c | -8.7°c | -8.2°c | -6.4°c | -7.8°c | -7.8°c | -3.4°c | -5.4°c | -5°c | -2.3°c | -4.7°c |
Feels like temp | -5.8°c | 1.1°c | -1.7°c | -2.4°c | 3.7°c | 0.9°c | -0.8°c | -2°c | -0.9°c | -2.6°c | 3.4°c | 1.2°c | -4.5°c | -1.2°c | -7.9°c | -8.2°c | -11.7°c | -11.5°c | -8.5°c | -8.8°c | -7.5°c | -8.2°c | -7°c | -10.2°c | -7.8°c | -0.9°c | -3.4°c | -8.8°c | -3.6°c | -6.2°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 1.2°c | 1.2°c | -1.7°c |
Min temp | -5.8°c | -1.7°c | -3.6°c |
Feels like temp | -5.8°c | 1.1°c | -1.7°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 4.2°c | 4.2°c | 1°c |
Min temp | -2.4°c | 1°c | -1.4°c |
Feels like temp | -2.4°c | 3.7°c | 0.9°c |
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Weather | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Rain |
Rain |
Rain/Snow shower | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Occasional rain |
Snow |
Snow | Occasional snow |
Light snow |
Light snow | Occasional snow |
Rather cloudy |
Partly cloudy | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Occasional snow |
Light rain/snow |
Mainly cloudy |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 4.7 cm | 7.7 cm | 2.6 cm | 3.6 cm | 6.2 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.1 cm | 1.8 cm | 1.2 cm | 1.2 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 0.4 cm |
Max temp | 4.4°c | 4.6°c | 0.8°c | 7.4°c | 7.4°c | 3.2°c | 3.4°c | 3°c | 2.2°c | 7°c | 7.2°c | 3.6°c | 3.8°c | 3.6°c | -1°c | -3.4°c | -2.8°c | -4.2°c | -2°c | -1.4°c | -4.4°c | -0.2°c | 0°c | -3°c | 2.4°c | 2.8°c | -0.4°c | 3.4°c | 3.6°c | 1°c |
Min temp | -3.4°c | 0.8°c | -1.8°c | -1°c | 3.2°c | 0.6°c | 1.8°c | 2.2°c | 0.8°c | -0.2°c | 3.6°c | 1.6°c | 0.6°c | -1°c | -4.4°c | -5.8°c | -4.2°c | -5°c | -6.2°c | -4.4°c | -5.8°c | -5.4°c | -3°c | -5.2°c | -5.2°c | -0.4°c | -2.6°c | -2.6°c | 1°c | -1.6°c |
Feels like temp | -3.4°c | 4°c | 0.7°c | -4°c | 6.7°c | 2.9°c | 1.6°c | 0.6°c | 2°c | -0.2°c | 6.3°c | 3.3°c | 0.5°c | 0.9°c | -4.6°c | -5.8°c | -8.2°c | -8°c | -6.2°c | -5.5°c | -4.4°c | -9°c | -3.5°c | -6.5°c | -8.6°c | 2.1°c | -3.2°c | -7°c | 0.2°c | -2.6°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 4.4°c | 4.6°c | 0.8°c |
Min temp | -3.4°c | 0.8°c | -1.8°c |
Feels like temp | -3.4°c | 4°c | 0.7°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 7.4°c | 7.4°c | 3.2°c |
Min temp | -1°c | 3.2°c | 0.6°c |
Feels like temp | -4°c | 6.7°c | 2.9°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 16/03/2024 |
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Next 3 days | 8.3 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 145 cm |
Lower piste depth | 40 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
Lifts | Lifts open | 9 out of 10 |
Resort opening date | Fri 08 Dec 2023 | |
Resort closing date | Sun 14 Apr 2024 |
The next week is looking very promising for most of the Austrian Alps with lots of snow from the Swiss and French Alps making its way over. Temperature levels seem to be hanging around the -5 to 0 degrees for most of the weekend and slowly creep into the + degrees at the start of next week.
Freezing level drops to 500m over the weekend but then shoots up to 2000m and stays at that altitude from Monday onwards.
High Pressure dominates the weekend and then makes a welcome return on Wednesday and looks as though it is here to stay for a while after.
The most up-to-date avalanche forecasting for Austria is provided at a state level – check out the European Avalanche Warning Services to find the relevant organisation for your destination.
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