Up to 30 cm of snow fell in the Alps, the weather is getting worse

Overnight precipitation brought the first snow to the high-altitude regions of the Alps. Slopes above 1,800–1,900 meters above sea level were covered with snow, and at some high-altitude weather stations, in particular on Mount Goe Munde in the Wetterstein massif at an altitude of 2,580 meters, almost 30 cm of snow fell.

Unstable and windy weather is expected from October 23 to 25. While dry weather will prevail in the northern Alps on Friday due to a fenn, regular precipitation will occur on Saturday and Sunday. The snowfall limit will drop to 1,500–1,800 meters in places, especially on Saturday at altitudes above 1,700 meters. On Sunday, with the approach of a warm front, weather conditions will become more difficult on the northern slopes from Arlberg through Tyrol to the eastern Bavarian Alps.

Due to wet trails and new snow, tourists are advised to refrain from long and difficult climbs. For high altitudes, it is recommended to use sturdy warm boots, gaiters and trekking poles, while snowshoes are not needed yet. Travelers are also reminded of the transition to winter time on Sunday night, which will cause dusk to come earlier.