The motto on Austrian roads and paths on Thursday evening was: be careful. Because ice, snow and freezing rain became dangerously slippery areas for car rides and walks. But there was still an increased risk of freezing rain in the early morning hours.
The dangerously slippery roads and sidewalks were mainly located in Lower Austria and Vienna. The freezing temperatures quickly formed icy rain, which quickly led to lightning ice – so greater caution was needed. According to the severe weather center, there was even a red warning level in the east of the country.
Danger of slipping
The black ice and sub-zero temperatures left many people unhappy even in the early morning hours. Due to the persistent icy conditions, the streets and especially sidewalks were still extremely slippery and sometimes dangerous.
It’s getting milder again
However, the weather will become milder again towards the weekend. Only in the early morning hours can the fog be somewhat persistent.
The Thursday Most of it remains ice cold, with temperatures between zero and plus five degrees. During the day there may still be heavy snowfall or drizzle throughout the country. The snowfall limit drops to 800 meters.
Then a friendly mix of sun and clouds appears Friday Through. However, the wind is still blowing moderate to strong. Up to plus eight degrees are possible throughout Austria.
Thick fog and high fog continue Saturday and Sunday mornings stubborn. The sun also sets here in the afternoon. Even in the interior of the Alps the sun often shines. In the eastern areas it will be slightly windy, otherwise there will be a mainly weak to moderate wind. During the day, temperatures range between plus one and plus five degrees.
Source: Krone
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