St. Anton Snow Conditions Overview
St. Anton in Tyrol, Austria sits at 2,811m (9,223ft) elevation and averages 695cm of annual snowfall based on 10 years of historical data (2015-2025). During the ski season, St. Anton receives approximately 519cm of snow. The best month for powder is January, averaging 109.4cm of snowfall with a 53% powder probability. The highest chance of fresh powder (15cm+ in any given week) occurs in January and February at 53%.
- Annual Snowfall
- 695cm
- Elevation
- 2,811m
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 53%
Snowfall data sourced from ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (2015-2025).
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About St. Anton
St. Anton snowfall statistics based on 10 years of historical data. See average annual snowfall, best months to ski, and powder probability to help you plan your trip.
Snowfall patterns over the last decade
Across ERA5 reanalysis snowfall records from 2015 to 2025, St. Anton am Arlberg averages 695cm (274 inches) of snowfall a year, with the November-through-April ski season delivering about 519cm of that total. January is the heaviest calendar month in the 10-year average at 109.4cm, just ahead of December at 100.4cm and March at 84.4cm; November (79.3cm), February (77.5cm) and April (68.1cm) round out a notably long season. Ranked by powder probability — the share of weeks with at least 15cm of fresh snow — St. Anton is exceptional and unusually even: January and February both lead at 53%, with December at 52%, March at 49%, November at 46% and April at 43%. In other words, across the entire November-to-April window historically more than two weeks in five have delivered a powder event, one of the most consistent profiles of any resort tracked here.
Year-to-year variability is significant but the midwinter floor is high. January snowfall in the 10-year record ranges from 50.8cm in the driest winter to 197.2cm in the wettest — a roughly four-fold spread, yet every January in the decade still cleared 50cm. December is the most volatile heavy month, swinging from 8.6cm in a quiet early-season to 224.1cm in a strong one, while February ranges from 15.1cm to 157.7cm and March from 12.0cm to 138.0cm. The wide December range is why two consecutive seasons can feel completely different over the holidays, and why a decade-long baseline is more useful for picking travel dates than any single-day St. Anton snow report or short-range forecast.
St. Anton's heavy, dependable totals come from its position at the western end of the Arlberg massif, the first major barrier that moist Atlantic and northwesterly fronts meet as they push into the Eastern Alps — the same setup that makes the Arlberg one of the snowiest corners of Austria. In the context of the Austrian resorts tracked here, St. Anton's 695cm annual average is near the top, just behind neighbouring Lech (655cm is its own figure, with St. Anton fractionally higher) and far above Kitzbühel (379cm) and Mayrhofen (513cm) further east. For peak powder odds the December-through-February window combines the deepest totals with powder probabilities above 50%, but the standout feature of the record is how late the season holds: March still posts a 49% powder probability and April 43%, so spring trips to the Arlberg face better fresh-snow odds than midwinter at many lower resorts.
Snow & Weather Conditions
We use 10 years of historical data to help you plan — not a live snow report.
Austria's position at the intersection of Atlantic and continental weather systems brings regular, reliable snowfall. Northern Alps resorts are among the snowiest in Europe. Altitude is a key advantage here: the higher you go, the colder and drier conditions become, resulting in dependable accumulations and a snowpack that resists deterioration well into spring. Most winters deliver 6-10 metres of cumulative snow, compressing into a 2-metre-plus base by the middle of the season.
Best Time to Ski
The best time to ski at St. Anton is January and February, with 109.4cm average snowfall and 53% powder probability. Based on 10 years of historical snowfall data from PowderDays. Season runs from early December to mid-April. January and February bring the deepest snowpack and coldest temperatures. Review PowderDays' long-range snowfall records to choose travel dates backed by a decade of observations.
Powder Probability by Month
Chance of 15cm+ fresh snow in any given week (10 years of data):
- Nov46%
- Dec52%
- Jan53%
- Feb53%
- Mar49%
- Apr43%
10-Year Snow History
| Month | Avg Snowfall (cm) | Record High | Record Low | Powder Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov | 79.3 | 222.7 | 13.5 | 46% |
| Dec | 100.4 | 224.1 | 8.6 | 52% |
| Jan | 109.4 | 197.2 | 50.8 | 53% |
| Feb | 77.5 | 157.7 | 15.1 | 53% |
| Mar | 84.4 | 138.0 | 12.0 | 49% |
| Apr | 68.1 | 124.3 | 17.9 | 43% |
What Makes It Special
Well-groomed cruising runs, modern lift systems, and challenging off-piste terrain. Austria is known for excellent intermediate skiing and family-friendly facilities. Austria is the spiritual home of European skiing — legendary après-ski (Ischgl, St. Anton), charming Tyrolean villages, hearty schnitzel, strudel, and a deep skiing tradition.
The Arlberg region of Austria is widely regarded as the cradle of modern ski technique. In the 1920s, ski instructor Hannes Schneider developed the Arlberg technique in St. Anton, systematising parallel turns and stem christies into the first formal ski instruction method. This approach spread worldwide and became the foundation of modern ski teaching.
Data Sources & Methodology
All snowfall statistics for St. Anton are based on 10 years of historical data (2015-2025) from the Open-Meteo Historical Weather API, which provides ERA5 reanalysis data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). Daily snowfall totals are queried at St. Anton's coordinates (47.13, 10.27) and 2,811m elevation, then aggregated into monthly averages, record highs/lows, and powder probability scores. Powder probability represents the chance of receiving 15cm or more of fresh snow in any given week during that month.