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West Tirol snow forecast
West Tirol is gearing up for winter. It usually opens in late November.
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Season countdown
Out of season8weeks
until most lifts open.
Usually late November.
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl opens firstUsually around 15 Nov · glacier, 3,030 m35daysOff-piste
No lift access35days
until the first lifts turn, at Obergurgl-Hochgurgl. No off-piste score until then.
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl opens firstUsually around 15 Nov · glacier, 3,030 m35daysTouring
No lift access35days
until the first lifts turn, at Obergurgl-Hochgurgl. No ski touring score until then.
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl opens firstUsually around 15 Nov · glacier, 3,030 m35daysBest right now
No mountain biking scores right now
None of the 3 resorts here has a current mountain biking score. Open the full board for the nearest scored spots.
- Resorts open0 of 5Obergurgl-Hochgurgl usually first, around 15 Nov (35 days)
- Snow, next 7 daysUp to 3.2 cmSölden, Sat 17 Oct
- Resorts open0 of 5Obergurgl-Hochgurgl usually first, around 15 Nov (35 days)
- Snow, next 7 daysUp to 3.2 cmSölden, Sat 17 Oct
- Resorts open0 of 5Obergurgl-Hochgurgl usually first, around 15 Nov (35 days)
- Snow, next 7 daysUp to 3.2 cmSölden, Sat 17 Oct
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Updated Sun 11 Oct at 21:40 (local time) · Photo is illustrative.
About West Tirol
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Skiing in West Tirol
West Tirol covers the high resorts of the side valleys south-west of Innsbruck, several of them with glaciers. It has four sections: Paznaun, Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, the Ötztal and the Stubai Valley. They are not lift-linked, and some are well over an hour apart by road.
Ischgl, in the Paznaun, shares the Silvretta Arena with Samnaun in Switzerland: about 239 km of pistes, mostly high, open red and blue terrain, with reliable snow from November into early May. Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, on a sunny plateau above the Inn valley, has about 214 km of slopes and a reputation as Austria's leading family resort, with excellent children's areas and gentle cruising.
The Ötztal is the high-altitude heart of the area. Sölden's Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers, at about 2,675 to 3,250 m, open in late September or October and keep the season going to around early May. Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, at the head of the valley, is one of the highest resorts in Austria, skiing up to about 3,080 m; it typically runs from mid-November to late April, with quiet, cold-snow intermediate terrain.
The Stubai Glacier, closest to Innsbruck, is Austria's largest glacier ski area, with about 70 km of runs and snow from late October to about June.
Innsbruck is the gateway by air and rail, with buses into each valley; Landeck serves the Paznaun and Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis.
What the guides say
- The Silvretta Arena Samnaun/Ischgl has about 239 km of slopes with reliable snow from November until early May (samnaun.ch).
- Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis has about 214 km of slopes and is regarded as Austria's leading family ski resort (WeSki).
- Sölden's Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers sit between about 2,675 m and 3,250 m; the season starts in late September and ends around early May (soelden.com).
- Obergurgl-Hochgurgl spans about 1,800 m to 3,083 m and is often the first non-glacier resort in Tirol to open (Powderhounds).
- The Stubai Glacier is Austria's largest glacier ski area, with about 70 km of runs and snow from late October to June (Luxe Adventure Traveler).
Resorts
Resorts in West Tirol
Typical opening dates. Resorts confirm their dates each autumn.
- Obergurgl-HochgurglClosed~15 Nov · to 3,030 mÖtztal · 1,793 to 3,030 mGlacierOpens ~15 Nov35days
- IschglClosed~25 Nov · to 2,872 mPaznaun · 1,377 to 2,872 mBike parkOpens ~25 Nov45days
- Serfaus-Fiss-LadisClosed~5 Dec · to 2,828 mSerfaus-Fiss-Ladis · 1,200 to 2,828 mBike parkOpens ~5 Dec55days
- SöldenMiserable~25 Sep · to 3,340 mÖtztal · 1,350 to 3,340 mGlacierBike parkOpens ~25 Sep349days
- Stubai Glacier, Neustift im StubaitalChallenging~1 Oct · to 3,210 mStubai Valley · 1,697 to 3,210 mGlacierOpens ~1 Oct355days
Lift passes. A 6-day adult pass cost €295 to €345 across these resorts in winter 2025-26.
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Snow up high on Saturday
Forecast snowfall and freezing level for the next seven days at each West Tirol resort's forecast point.
Sölden
Forecast at 3,340 m · up to 3.2 cm by Sat
Stubai Glacier, Neustift im Stubaital
Forecast at 3,210 m · up to 1.9 cm by Sat
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
Forecast at 3,080 m · up to 2.9 cm by Sat
Ischgl
Forecast at 2,872 m · no snow forecast
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
Forecast at 2,828 m · up to 3.2 cm by Sat
Showing the snow forecast for Sölden (3,340 m)
Saturday brings about 3.2 cm of snow at the Sölden forecast point. The freezing level rises from about 2,550 m to 3,000 m by Saturday. Early season snow often melts again: a good sign, not the start of the season.
Saturday brings about 1.9 cm of snow at the Stubai Glacier, Neustift im Stubaital forecast point. The freezing level rises from about 1,900 m to 3,000 m by Saturday. Early season snow often melts again: a good sign, not the start of the season.
Saturday brings about 2.9 cm of snow at the Obergurgl-Hochgurgl forecast point. The freezing level rises from about 2,550 m to 3,100 m by Saturday. Early season snow often melts again: a good sign, not the start of the season.
No snow is forecast at the Ischgl forecast point in the next seven days. The freezing level rises from about 2,450 m to 2,850 m by Saturday.
Saturday brings about 3.2 cm of snow at the Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis forecast point. The freezing level rises from about 2,100 m to 3,000 m by Saturday. Early season snow often melts again: a good sign, not the start of the season.
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The PeakWave record
When West Tirol is at its best for skiing, from two years of daily forecasts since 30 Sep 2024.
Best months for skiing
- 1December73% of days had a resort at 70+75/100average best73% of days had a resort at 70+
- 2January71% of days had a resort at 70+74/100average best71% of days had a resort at 70+
- 3February73% of days had a resort at 70+74/100average best73% of days had a resort at 70+
Every month, average best score
Teal bars are the top three months. Scores out of 100.
Most often the best resort: Stubai Glacier, Neustift im Stubaital, top on 303 of 501 days.
Last season, 2025-26 season: the best week started on 16 March and Stubai Glacier, Neustift im Stubaital was the top resort on 134 days.
Average score by month
older scoringBest for skiing
January
70 average, Dec 69 next
These bars use our older weekly averages for the resorts here. That is older scoring, not comparable with today's GO scores.
Crowds and lift pass
Winter 2025-26Bar height: how busy that week is, from our crowd model. Strip below: pass price.
- Sweet spot: week of 16 MarchThe quietest week of the season. Pass €345.
- Best value: week of 1 DecemberThe cheapest pass of the season at €295, and quiet on the slopes.
- Busiest weeksWeeks of 22 December, 29 December and 30 March.
6-day adult pass, 2025-26 dates and prices. Next season's calendar will shift slightly.
Awards won here in 2026
Monthly and season skiing awards won by West Tirol resorts.
No skiing award won here yet this year, monthly or season.
Plan your trip
Piste maps and routes
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Nearby areas
Photos are illustrative.All closed for the season.
ClosedSki Arlberg3 resorts · closed
ClosedZillertal3 resorts · closed
ClosedMontafon1 resort · closed · no area page yet
ClosedGraubünden4 resorts · closed
ClosedGermany4 resorts · closed · no area page yet- Every resort rankedOpen the snow board
Photos are illustrative.
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