Forecast today: Mainly fair
Check out the Ski Club’s holidays available in this resort
there are few more snowsure resorts in the Alps that Sölden. Add in some huge vertical, a very modern and powerful lift system (including the world’s highest capacity gondola) and a very lively après ski scene and it becomes clear why this resort is as popular as it is
The village spreads out along the Ötztal Valley, meaning some accommodation can be a little walk from the two principal access lifts – up to Giggijoch and Gaislachkogel – so try and base yourself near the base of either for maximum convenience. Après ski here is fuelled by a lot of younger visitors and a great selection of bars and nightclubs, many of which are very good value.
Beginners have access to a couple of draglifts in town, but should head straight up to the mellow and sunny slopes at Giggijoch. Fast learners and intermediates will enjoy making their way across to the two glaciers – the Rettenbach and Tiefenbach – both of which offer very snowsure blues that are generally in fantastic condition. It is worth noting that the gentle slopes of Obergurgl lie just up the valley and you can purchase a Ouml;tztal Super Skipass which covers Sölden, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl as well as the family-friendly ski regions of Hochoetz-Kühtai, Niederthai, Gries and Vent.
The rest of the ski area is ideal for confident intermediates upwards and you can get some huge vertical, especially on the Gaislachkogel, where you can link up runs 1, 5, 11, 7 and 9 to drop a massive 1695m. For more advanced skiers and snowboarders there are some good groomed blacks at Hainbachjoch, but otherwise you’ll be waiting for fresh snowfall to explore the area’s off piste. It must also be noted that Sölden is also home to some excellent park facilities.
Dates for the 2023/24 season are still to be confirmed; the season at Solden typically begins exceptionally early thanks to its glaciated terrain, and could be open from early October until early May.
The FIS Alpine World Cup is expected to host its traditional season opening weekend on 28 and 29 October 2023, although exact dates remain to be confirmed by the FIS.
Tue 19 Mar | Wed 20 Mar | Thu 21 Mar | Fri 22 Mar | Sat 23 Mar | Sun 24 Mar | Mon 25 Mar | Tue 26 Mar | Wed 27 Mar | Thu 28 Mar | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Weather | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Occasional snow |
Light snow |
Occasional snow | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Light snow shwr |
Snow shower |
Snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Light snow shwr |
Light snow shwr |
Broken clouds | Light snow shwr |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 1.9 cm | 6.4 cm | 2.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 10.4 cm | 15.2 cm | 2.6 cm | 3.5 cm | 3.2 cm | 1.1 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.2 cm | 2.6 cm | 2.8 cm | 2.2 cm | 0 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.9 cm | 1.9 cm | 3.5 cm | 2.2 cm |
Max temp | -5°c | -5°c | -6.4°c | -1.6°c | -1.6°c | -4.4°c | -2.8°c | -3.5°c | -5.7°c | -1.6°c | -1.4°c | -3°c | -3.1°c | -3.8°c | -7.7°c | -11.7°c | -11.8°c | -12.5°c | -10.8°c | -10.8°c | -11.6°c | -9°c | -9°c | -11.1°c | -7.1°c | -7.1°c | -8.2°c | -6°c | -6.1°c | -7.3°c |
Min temp | -9.5°c | -7.7°c | -7.7°c | -5.7°c | -4.6°c | -4.6°c | -4.3°c | -5.8°c | -5.9°c | -5.2°c | -3.7°c | -3.7°c | -4.3°c | -7.7°c | -10.9°c | -11.9°c | -12.9°c | -12.7°c | -12.9°c | -12.9°c | -12.9°c | -11°c | -11.5°c | -11.6°c | -10.9°c | -8.8°c | -8.7°c | -7.6°c | -7.5°c | -7.6°c |
Feels like temp | -14.3°c | -5°c | -7.7°c | -5.7°c | -1.6°c | -4.6°c | -4.3°c | -7.3°c | -10.3°c | -5.2°c | -1.6°c | -3.7°c | -4.3°c | -7.1°c | -12°c | -17.6°c | -18.4°c | -18.3°c | -18.1°c | -15.3°c | -12.9°c | -11°c | -13.5°c | -16.9°c | -10.9°c | -7.1°c | -8.7°c | -11.4°c | -11.1°c | -12.1°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -5°c | -5°c | -6.4°c |
Min temp | -9.5°c | -7.7°c | -7.7°c |
Feels like temp | -14.3°c | -5°c | -7.7°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -1.6°c | -1.6°c | -4.4°c |
Min temp | -5.7°c | -4.6°c | -4.6°c |
Feels like temp | -5.7°c | -1.6°c | -4.6°c |
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Weather | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Occasional rain |
Occasional rain |
Occasional rain | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Occasional rain |
Rain |
Snow | Occasional snow |
Light snow shwr |
Snow grains | Light snow shwr |
Rain/Snow shower |
Broken clouds | Rain/Snow shower |
Rain/Snow shower |
Occasional snow | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Rain/Snow shower |
Light rain/snow |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 2.2 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.9 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 8.9°c | 9.5°c | 4.9°c | 10.9°c | 11.5°c | 6.5°c | 10°c | 10°c | 5.9°c | 11.4°c | 12.1°c | 7.7°c | 8.8°c | 8.8°c | 3.9°c | 2°c | 2.7°c | -0.3°c | 3.1°c | 3.5°c | -0.1°c | 3.9°c | 4.3°c | 0.9°c | 5.4°c | 5.8°c | 2.8°c | 6.6°c | 6.9°c | 4.5°c |
Min temp | 1.7°c | 4.9°c | 1.1°c | 0.8°c | 6.5°c | 3.4°c | 3.3°c | 5.9°c | 4°c | 2.9°c | 7.7°c | 4.7°c | 3.8°c | 3.9°c | 0.7°c | -1.9°c | -0.3°c | -2.3°c | -2.8°c | -0.1°c | -2.3°c | -1.9°c | 0.9°c | -1.8°c | -1.9°c | 2.8°c | 0.9°c | 1°c | 4.5°c | 1.8°c |
Feels like temp | 1.6°c | 8.2°c | 4.5°c | 0.7°c | 10.1°c | 6.1°c | 3.1°c | 9.5°c | 5.6°c | 2.7°c | 10.6°c | 7.2°c | 3.6°c | 8.4°c | 3.7°c | -1.9°c | -0.4°c | -0.3°c | -2.8°c | 2.7°c | -0.1°c | -1.9°c | 3.5°c | 0.8°c | -1.9°c | 4.9°c | 2.6°c | 0.9°c | 4.6°c | 4.2°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 8.9°c | 9.5°c | 4.9°c |
Min temp | 1.7°c | 4.9°c | 1.1°c |
Feels like temp | 1.6°c | 8.2°c | 4.5°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 10.9°c | 11.5°c | 6.5°c |
Min temp | 0.8°c | 6.5°c | 3.4°c |
Feels like temp | 0.7°c | 10.1°c | 6.1°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 13/03/2024 |
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Next 3 days | 10.4 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 274 cm |
Lower piste depth | 15 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
Lifts | Lifts open | 28 out of 31 |
Resort opening date | Wed 18 Oct 2023 | |
Resort closing date | Wed 01 May 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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