Winter onset in Carinthia: Record snowfall in October

Winter onset in Carinthia: Record snowfall in October

In Carinthia, a winter slump in the first October days caused surprising snow conditions. On Thursday, October 3, 2024, a low pressure area, which is known as "Finny", brought considerable amounts of snow to the region. Already in the early day, Friday, October 4, about six centimeters of fresh snow were measured in Kötschach-Mauthen, while the Lesachtal even recorded between 13 and 19 centimeters of snow. The continued snowfall was particularly striking on Dobratsch, where up to 50 centimeters of fresh snow fell.

This survey marks a remarkable difference to the typical weather conditions of this season, since so much snow was only registered once in 1926 in October. According to Alexander Hedenig from Geosphere Austria, the snow on Dobratsch with the 50 centimeters was reported as a record for October. The conditions were not only exciting for the high -lying slopes, such as on the Nassfeld or Katschberg, where 21 centimeters fall, but also in the valleys, where snow fell to altitudes from 400 to 500 meters.

The effects of the weather

The unexpected snow has led to many winter sports enthusiasts visit the ski areas to take advantage of the early conditions. The snowy landscapes are particularly photogenic and offer an ideal backdrop for winter athletes and tourists. This sudden turn in the weather could also affect preparations for the upcoming winter season, since those responsible in the ski areas are now faced with the challenge of how they can use these unexpected snow conditions.

However, this is not just a local matter; The early appearance of the winter weather also provides valuable information for climate researchers who analyze the oceanic and atmospheric conditions that can lead to such extreme weather events. The big fluctuations in the weather within one year raise questions about long -term climatic trends.

The snowy areas are already inviting you to ski and snowboarding, which promotes anticipation for the upcoming winter months. The early winter was also enthusiastic, but experts are sure that another cold slump in the coming weeks is not excluded.

These dramatic fluctuations in the weather conditions underline the complexity of the weather in Carinthia and offer insights into the challenges that the climate changes bring. It remains to be seen how the weather situation will develop in the coming weeks, especially with regard to the tourism and the economy of the region.

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