Early winter in Baden-Württemberg: When does the first snow fall?

Early winter in Baden-Württemberg: When does the first snow fall?

The weather forecasts indicate an early onset of winter in Baden-Württemberg in 2024, which could possibly bring the first snow in the lowlands at the end of November. These expectations are based on current meteorological assessments and historical weather data.

The first snowfall has already taken place at the altitudes. While the Alps in Switzerland and Austria were confronted with frosty weather in September, there were also the first snow in the German mountain regions. Smaller snowfalls have been observed, especially in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, with some flakes in higher altitudes.

statistical insights: The first snow in the lowlands

According to Meteo expert Dominik Jung, the first noteworthy snowfall in the lowlands can be expected at the end of November. But how realistic are these forecasts compared to previous years? Climatologist Hanns Ulrich Kümmerle from the German Weather Service found that November 29 for Baden-Württemberg is the average date for the formation of the first blanket. At the nationwide level, this date will be found on November 30th.

• The earliest recorded snow cover: September 24, 2002 in Gerstetten, Heidenheim (height 624 m)
• Average date for the first snow cover in Baden-Württemberg: November 29
• Most common period: between mid -November and mid -December

Kümmerle points out that the very first snow often falls around the average date, i.e. between mid -November and mid -December. In higher altitudes, the snow can tend to appear earlier, but later in the lowlands. In areas such as narrow valleys, however, previous snowfalls can also occur because the air temperatures can sink faster there.

snow that remains: when is that to be expected?

Real winter athletes and snow lovers have to wait for the formation of a real snow cover, which also remains. After the repeated weather analyzes, this is usually the case between December and February. These months are particularly predisposed because the days are short and the floors are often cold, which increases the probability that a stable snow cover forms that remains for several days.

The weather data and forecasts mentioned are of great interest to winter sports and nature lovers, especially since they are associated with the desire for a snowy season. If you like to be active outside in winter, you may soon be able to look forward to white landscapes. For more information and details on the latest weather developments, see the report on www.echo24.de .