Europe braces for icy chaos as Alps face heavy snowfall this weekend
The weekend brings a mix of rain, snow, and icy conditions across Europe, with the Alps bracing for heavy snowfall. Temperatures will fluctuate, starting cold and dropping further by evening on Saturday.
Saturday begins with daytime temperatures ranging from 0 to +5°C, dropping to -1 to -4°C in the north by evening. Expect cloudy skies, rain, and possible wet snow, with heavy downpours in some areas. Sunday may see patchy wet snow overnight and mixed precipitation during the day, leading to icy patches on roads. Overnight lows on Sunday will be -2 to -8°C, with daytime highs of -1 to +4°C.
The Alps, particularly the northwestern slope areas from Mont-Blanc through the Swiss main ridge to Vorarlberg and Tyrol above 2000 meters elevation, will experience the heaviest precipitation and snowfall on Monday. Up to 60 cm of new snow is expected. Monday will bring rain and wet snow, with potential light fog and black ice, and icy road conditions. An active atmospheric front and cold air from the north will influence the weekend's weather.
Overnight temperatures on Monday will range from -3 to +4°C, climbing to +1 to +8°C during the day. Drivers should be cautious due to potential icy roads, especially in the Alps. The weather front is expected to move on, bringing milder temperatures by the end of the week.
