Snowfall and risk of icy conditions: the onset of winter is expected in the mountains!
On December 19, 2024, the weather in Germany will bring dense clouds, snow in the mountains and mild temperatures of up to 12 degrees.
Snowfall and risk of icy conditions: the onset of winter is expected in the mountains!
In Austria the chances of a white Christmas are good! On Friday, December 19, 2024, dense clouds will dominate the sky in the first half of the day and snow can be expected down to lower altitudes, especially in the mountains. Especially in the north and east of the country, rainfall can occur below around 500 meters above sea level. According to the forecasts of noen.at The precipitation will decrease in the second half of the day and the clouds will lighten up a bit, especially in Upper and Lower Austria. Temperatures range from minus three to plus five degrees in the morning, with daily highs between two and eight degrees.
But the weather is also bringing interesting developments in Germany. Stormy weather is forecast in Marburg today, with temperatures falling from 9 to 12 degrees to 4 to 8 degrees by midday. It is recommended to be careful on the slippery roads in the mountainous areas, as snowfall and slippery conditions can be expected here at night bergfex.com reported. The wind will blow strongly today, and there will even be stormy gusts, especially at higher altitudes. The night will continue to be accompanied by showers, with minimum temperatures between 4 and 2 degrees, in higher mountain areas even down to -2 degrees. For the coming days, the weather will remain very cloudy and rainy overall, with occasional snowfall in the mountains, which could lead to a possible blanket of snow at higher altitudes.
Snow and storms in the mountains
The weather is likely to deteriorate, particularly at the weekend: further rainfall and falling temperatures are expected on Saturday, accompanied by a moderate to strong southwesterly wind. From Sunday onwards, repeated showers could fall in the mountainous region, often in the form of sleet or snow, which could significantly affect road conditions. Particular attention should be paid to possible slipperiness at lower altitudes.