Much of Switzerland experienced an early arrival of winter weather Thursday, as snow blanketed lowlands and mountainous regions alike, particularly in the east. Accumulation in areas like Wil and St. Gallen has prompted forecasts for continued cold temperatures and additional snowfall through the weekend. Residents should prepare for potentially hazardous travel conditions as the snow line dips, with up to 15 centimeters predicted in the foothills and even more at higher elevations.
Parts of Switzerland’s lowlands awoke to a blanket of snow Thursday morning, with eastern regions experiencing the most significant accumulation, according to reports. Images from Wil and St. Gallen show a considerable layer of snow on the ground.
Weekend Weather Forecast
Temperatures are expected to drop noticeably Friday and Saturday compared to Thursday, but a slight warming trend is anticipated next week. Despite the increase, conditions will remain cold throughout the coming week.
Those hoping for another snowy morning have a good chance of seeing it Saturday. The snow line is forecast to fall to lower elevations Friday, potentially bringing snowfall to the lowlands during the day.
Temperatures will hover around -4 degrees Celsius to a high of 2 degrees Celsius. Sunday is expected to reach 4 degrees Celsius. At an elevation of 2,000 meters, temperatures could plummet to -11 or -9 degrees Celsius.
Snowfall Accumulation
Between Friday and Saturday morning, 1 to 10 centimeters of new snow are predicted along the mountains, with some areas in the foothills potentially receiving up to 15 centimeters.
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