Cold squalls and bright sunshine in the Alpine region!

Cold squalls and bright sunshine in the Alpine region!

A dramatic onset of winter is approaching in the Alpine region and southern German regions. How Kosmo.at reported that a cold front from Russia is causing snowfall and cloudy skies in Austria. On Monday, March 17, 2025, gray clouds and sleet showers will dominate the mountainous regions. In the Salzkammergut and the Lower Austrian foothills of the Alps, fresh snow is expected down to lower altitudes, while temperatures are cool between 3 and 9 degrees. But there is hope: as early as Tuesday, a high pressure area will calm the weather and ensure five days of clear skies and sunshine.

A similar weather situation is predicted in Germany. Loud Tagesschau.de On Monday, the southern and southwestern parts of the country were affected by rain and in the mountains by snow. While the sun shines through the clouds in the east, it remains mostly sunny in the rest of the country, with temperatures between 3 and 12 degrees. It will be clear on Tuesday night, although a few snowflakes may still fall at higher altitudes. However, Tuesday itself promises to be a consistently sunny day, with temperatures rising to 13 degrees in the Rhineland.

Weather report for the coming week

Wednesday and Thursday the weather forecast remains promising for both countries as high pressure weather continues. In Austria, lots of sunshine is expected for Wednesday and Thursday with temperatures between 8 and 16 degrees. In Germany, values ​​of up to 20 degrees are possible, while some loose cloud fields could pass by on Thursday. It generally stays dry and the nights are frosty. The weather promises a welcome change after the cold start to the week and could provide good conditions for outdoor activities.