Christmas in Austria: Storm and snow bring winter magic!

Christmas in Austria: Storm and snow bring winter magic!

On December 24, 2024, Christmas in Austria will be accompanied by stormy and snowy weather, according to meteorologists 5 minutes report. Snow and storm warnings will remain in force until Christmas Eve, particularly in the areas around and north of the main Alpine ridge and in the west of the country. While there will be heavy snowfall on Christmas Eve night, the wind will blow briskly, especially in Carinthia, Styria and the Vienna Basin. Snowfall will ease in the evening, but stormy conditions could remain.

Winter Christmas week expected

After the turbulent weather conditions on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day itself will bring numerous hours of sunshine Weather.ORF predicted. While the regions north of the main Alpine ridge will be covered by dense clouds, there are chances of rain and snow, especially in the mountains. Temperatures on Christmas Day fluctuate between minus ten and plus four degrees, and the high pressure area ensures mostly sunny and dry weather, ideal for winter activities.

The weather in the Alps remains exciting; From December 24th there will continue to be fresh snow and an increased risk of avalanches, especially in the Northern and Central Alps. The heaviest snowfall is expected in the western mountains, while the wind in the high altitudes of the mountains, especially in the Hohe Tauern, can lead to hurricane gusts of over 120 km/h. The situation calms down further in the second half of the Christmas weekend, and on St. Stephen's Day people can hope for bright sunshine that will brighten up the winter landscape.