First snowfall in Austria: winter magic from Vorarlberg to Lower Austria

First snowfall in Austria: winter magic from Vorarlberg to Lower Austria

In the past few days, a low pressure area brought the first winter of the leaf in Austria. The first snowflakes fell in various regions from Vorarlberg to Lower Austria to down to a height of around 300 meters. Visible winter mood gave joy in many, especially for winter sports lovers who are already looking forward to the coming season.

Especially in Zell am See and Lienz, people were able to enjoy the white splendor. The landscape, which now shows a thin layer of snow, is reminiscent of a winter postcard view. In the Körbersee area, on the other hand, visitors experienced visual highlights of a deep winter backdrop.

temporary winter mood

Although the snow created a solemn atmosphere, it should be noted that it will not linger long in most valleys. The meteorologists have already predicted a temperature rise of up to 10 degrees Celsius for Thursday. This indicates that the winter magic could only be short -term. The upcoming weekend also promises mostly sunny conditions and mild temperatures that do not necessarily correspond to the typical winter weather.

But it remains exciting. The circumstances could change from next week. From Wednesday, parts of Austria could immerse themselves in deep winter conditions. The anticipation for the winter season is growing, and many hope for continuing snowfall, which would be crucial for winter sports enthusiasts and for the winter joy in the valleys.

Some regions already impressively show how quickly the winter conditions change the landscape and thus increase the anticipation for the ski season. In the coming days, it will be shown in the coming days whether the snow can last in the long term or only serves as a temporary winter idyll. In the meantime, the Austrians can enjoy the first snowflakes and forge plans for activities in the snow.