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Austria is already feeling the unmistakable effects of climate change. Melting glaciers, more frequent extreme weather events such as heatwaves and heavy rainfall, and shifting precipitation patterns are reshaping the country’s water balance. A new study titled “Water in a Changing Climate” now provides a clearer picture of how these developments will intensify in the coming decades — and the findings are sobering. Precipitation Shifts: Less in Summer, More in Winter According to the preliminary results, Austria will see a marked redistribution of rainfall and snowfall. By the middle of…

Austria’s motorway users are facing an important deadline: the current toll sticker (Vignette) is valid only until January 31, meaning anyone who has not yet purchased the new edition needs to act quickly. From Sunday, February 1, only the new fire‑red Vignette will be accepted on all Austrian motorways and expressways. The Vignette remains a legal requirement for all cars and motorcycles using these roads. Prices have increased compared to last year: a yearly pass for cars now costs 106.80 euros, while motorcycles pay 42.70 euros. Digital Vignette on the…

Austria experienced its coldest lowland January since 2017, according to the preliminary climate report released by Geosphere Austria. Mountain regions also saw their chilliest January since 2021. Despite the cold, much of the country remained relatively dry and sunny. Climatologist Alexander Orlik of Geosphere Austria noted that January 2026 stood out sharply against recent decades. “Compared to the more recent past, January 2026 was significantly too cold. Around 40 years ago, however, these temperatures would have been considered fairly normal,” he explained. Temperatures Well Below Recent Averages In the lowlands,…