Austria Braces for Ice Storm

Published: 2025-01-04

Austria is set to experience dramatic weather changes in the coming days.

A warm front arriving on Sunday will bring rain and rising temperatures, but it poses a significant risk of black ice, especially in regions like Vorarlberg, Tyrol, Salzburg, and Vienna.

Meteorologists warn that rain falling on frozen ground could create hazardous conditions, particularly for drivers.

By Tuesday, a cold front will sweep across the country, lowering the snowline and bringing widespread snowfall.

Temperatures will fluctuate sharply, with early mornings remaining frosty.

Residents are advised to exercise caution on icy roads and walkways, and to prepare for rapidly changing conditions.