Warning of strong storms in some areas of Austria
The weather agency "GeoSphere Austria" warns of "storm-force winds" in some areas of the country. Potential effects include: falling branches and flying objects, increased risk of accidents due to strong crosswinds on bridges and open roads, especially for trucks and large vehicles. Fallen trees may also cause power outages in some places.
Traffic on roads, railways, and air travel may experience disruptions. Additionally, lifting operations may be affected. Reports indicate that the snow line fluctuates between low-lying areas and around 1400 meters, where clouds gather from Brenner through East Tyrol and Carinthia to Lungau. 10 to 20 centimeters of snow may fall in the Carnic and Karawanken mountains, with more in some areas.
Temperatures range between -2 and +6 degrees Celsius, while they reach 7-12 degrees in areas without strong winds. Weather forecasts for some states: In Vienna, the fog cover will remain stubborn throughout Tuesday, with low chances of sunshine even in the afternoon. Moderate winds will blow from the southeast, while temperatures will range between -1 and +2 degrees.
In Lower Austria, fog and misty weather will dominate the low-lying areas, with thick clouds increasingly appearing throughout the day. Temperatures will range from -5 to +7 degrees. In Burgenland, Tuesday will start with dense fog, with the possibility of more clouds appearing as the day progresses. Morning temperatures will range from -4 to +0 degrees, and the peak temperature will reach between 1 and 5 degrees. In Upper Austria, the weather will remain foggy on Tuesday morning, but sunshine will appear intermittently. Temperatures will range from -8 to +8 degrees.
In Salzburg, there will be dense clouds with chances of rain and snow in the afternoon. Temperatures will drop to -8 degrees, and can reach +10 degrees when the winds blow. Temperatures in Styria, Carinthia, Tyrol, and Vorarlberg will remain varied, with a possibility of light rain and snow.