Snow warning: cold slump and freezing rain awaited!

Snow warning: cold slump and freezing rain awaited!

Innsbruck, Österreich - Austria faces uncomfortable winter weather! From the evening hours of January 2, 2025, strong weather rating is expected, while the deep ginette captures the country from Russia. In five of the six federal states, meteorologists warn of strong snowfall and smooth roads. Especially in the pre -Alpine region, from Vorarlberg to the Mostviertel, up to 15 cm of fresh snow can fall, while up to 30 cm of snow are expected in the popular Arlber region. The weather warnings apply until Friday evening, when the Kaltfront Across sweeps the country and the snow border sinks to the valleys of the northern Alps, as the Austrian storm center reports in detail.

freezing rain and risk of black ice

The next weather phase not only brings snow, but also freezing rain. Already on Sunday at temperatures between -3 and +8 degrees dangerous black ice could spread across the Danube land and the Waldviertel. According to predictions, the cool air is driven by the Canary Islands, which ensures that the Alpine region, especially Tyrol, will feel the cold temperatures of the season in the next few days. Arctic air masses are responsible for the weather changes, which could create a winter atmosphere, especially on Christmas Eve,

The weather conditions also become exciting for Christmas 2024. The northern Alps are facing a snowy week, which ends with a potential highlight on Christmas Eve. Deep Diana brings cold air and plenty of snow into the altitudes, where up to 120 cm of fresh snow could be measured. These changes are particularly crucial for the mountains because the avalanche risk increases, while the residents in the valleys should be prepared for rather mild temperatures and rain. Many major cities, including Vienna, unfortunately have to hope for a green Christmas, while in Innsbruck and Salzburg the prospects for a white festival appear first -class, as is also confirmed by the reports of the weather institutions.