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Austria is set for a significant change in weather as a cold front moves across the country, bringing widespread rain, snowfall at higher elevations, and a notable drop in temperatures. Meteorologists warned on Thursday that colder conditions will dominate the coming week, with temperatures in many regions falling below freezing during the early morning hours.
On Friday, the snow line is expected to gradually descend from the northwest, ranging between 1,800 and 800 meters above sea level. Precipitation will ease across the country by midday, while clearer skies begin to emerge from the northwest. Sunshine is forecast to return to many regions, with some areas experiencing completely cloudless conditions. Carinthia and southern Styria are likely to remain wet for the longest period. Morning temperatures will range from minus 1 to 7 degrees Celsius, rising to between 5 and 11 degrees during the day.
Sunny Weekend Ahead
Saturday will begin with bright sunshine across much of Austria. Early morning fog is expected only in a few valleys and low-lying areas, where it will quickly dissipate. Sunshine should dominate throughout the day, accompanied by mostly clear skies. Winds will remain light, although temperatures will continue to fall. Morning lows are forecast between minus 6 and plus 4 degrees, with daytime highs reaching 4 to 10 degrees.
On Sunday, areas of ground fog and low cloud are likely to develop across northern, eastern and southeastern lowlands. Most of these patches will clear by midday, although fog may persist along the Danube River and in parts of the Waldviertel throughout the day. Elsewhere, sunny conditions will prevail with only thin, high-level clouds. Winds are expected to remain generally light. Morning temperatures will range from minus 8 to plus 3 degrees, while afternoon temperatures could vary from just 1 degree in foggy regions to as high as 13 degrees in sunnier areas.
More Clouds and Rain Next Week
The new week will begin with overcast skies in western Austria, where rain is expected to develop early in the day. According to Geosphere Austria, precipitation should gradually ease during the afternoon, allowing sunshine to return. In the rest of the country, low clouds and fog will initially linger over many valleys and basins. By midday, cloud cover will increase and rain will spread from the southwest. The snow line is forecast to fluctuate between 1,300 and 2,200 meters. Temperatures will range from minus 3 to plus 6 degrees in the morning and from 5 to 12 degrees during the day.
Tuesday will bring increasing cloud cover to the western half of Austria, starting with high, thin clouds before thicker systems move in later. Eastern regions are expected to enjoy some sunshine after morning fog clears, but skies will become increasingly overcast during the day. Rain is not expected to arrive in the west until the evening. Moderate to brisk southeasterly and southerly winds are forecast along the main Alpine ridge and in northeastern Austria. Morning temperatures will range from minus 1 to 6 degrees, with daytime highs between 6 and 12 degrees.
With colder air settling across the country and the first significant snowfall of the season expected at higher elevations, Austrians are advised to prepare for winter-like conditions, particularly during the colder morning hours in the week ahead.
- source: oe24.at/picture: pixabay.com
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