Weather: New Year brings Salzburg sunshine
It has been raining for days, but just in time for the turn of the year a high pressure area brings sunshine to Salzburg, as the meteorologist Konstantin Brandes von did UBIMET explained. “New Year’s Eve is clear with stars in the entire state. Only in Flachgau should it be cloudy again after midnight. “
New Years Eve in the mountains
While relatively mild temperatures are expected with seven degrees in the city of Salzburg and nine degrees in Mattsee (Flachgau), it can also get frosty in the Alps, explains Brandes. “In the Salzach Valley or in Radstadt (Pongau), deaths are around zero, in places also slightly below zero.” However, those who bring New Year’s Eve to the mountains can expect very mild temperatures. “On the Schmittenhöhe (Pinzgau) temperatures of plus five to six degrees are expected even at night. It’s very warm for this time of year, ”said the meteorologist.
2022 starts with clouds in Flachgau
The new year begins under the influence of the high pressure area “Christine”. This ensures bright sunshine in the Alps, while more and more clouds can move along the edge of the Alps. “In Flachgau and Salzkammergut there are initially thick clouds, but they loosen up over the course of the day and allow a few more hours of sunshine,” says Brandes. In the afternoon it should be sunny and pleasantly warm all over Salzburg.
Ski fun also in the new year
But if you plan to start the new year on the slopes, you don’t have to worry about enough snow. Although there is a real thaw in higher elevations, the ski slopes are not yet green as a result. “Some snow will be lost in the mountains, but there is still more than enough for skiing or snowboarding,” assures the meteorologist.
The coming week has winter weather ready
According to the meteorologist, the thaw does not last too long. A low pressure area is likely to spread over Salzburg again on Sunday. “In the course of the day more and more high-lying clouds come in, which gradually displace the sun.” However, rain is not yet to be expected on Sunday. The first week of the new year should then be a bit more wintry again, with occasional showers and cooler temperatures, even down to the minus range.
(Source: SALZBURG24)