The current view from Germany’s highest peak, the Zugspitze. | Image: Zugspitze Facebook
The summer snowstorm in Europe is on its way out, leaving behind magical images of winter conditions in the northeastern Alps.
Temperatures are set to rise above freezing again in most areas by Wednesday. There is some rain forecast for Tuesday, but it is not in the quantities that we have seen from Thursday to Sunday.
Lower-lying regions are going to continue struggling with flooding for a few more days. In Austria, floods have sadly claimed a total of four victims. There have been several mountain rescues during the storm, and two people have lost their lives in Austria, one in an avalanche and another in a fall.
It will be interesting to see if the snow can stay in protected areas. Hintertux will resume summer skiing on Wednesday, September 18, after closing for a few weeks recently after excessively high temperatures made training unsafe on the glacier.
Please note that for now, several roads, lifts, and trails are closed due to avalanche danger. The increase in temperatures will increase the avalanche risks for the next few days, so extreme caution is recommended. Please observe closed signs for your own safety. The Bavarian Avalanche Warning Service warned that the snow has not bonded and can break spontaneously. “The avalanche situation will remain tense in the next few days. At higher altitudes, many hiking trails are snow-covered, icy and slippery.”
We will leave you with these stunning images and hope they get you in the mood for the upcoming 2024-25 ski season in the northern hemisphere.
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Obertauern is known as the “snow hole” of Austria, capturing many storms due to its unique location. | Image: Hotel Alpenland Obertauern InstagramLooking more like the middle of winter than mid-September at Schladming-Dachstein. | Image: Schladming-Dachstein FacebookWinter wonderland in Schladming-Dachstein. | Image: Schladming-Dachstein FacebookLooking more like the middle of winter than mid-September at Schladming-Dachstein. | Image: Schladming-Dachstein FacebookLooking more like the middle of winter than mid-September at Schladming-Dachstein. | Image: Schladming-Dachstein FacebookMagical winter impressions in mid-September from Schladming-Dachstein. | Image: Schladming-Dachstein FacebookThe summer terrace with umbrellas is covered in snow at Wiener Hut in Untertauern, Austria. | Image: Wienerhütte FacebookThe summer terrace with umbrellas is covered in snow at Wiener Hut in Untertauern, Austria. | Image: Wienerhütte FacebookThe summer terrace with umbrellas is covered in snow at Wiener Hut in Untertauern, Austria. | Image: Wienerhütte FacebookTrying to clear access roads in Hintertux, Austria. | Image: Wienterdienst-Bilder FacebookTrying to clear access roads in Hintertux, Austria. | Image: Wienterdienst-Bilder FacebookSummer skiing is typically possible on the Hintertux Glacier 365 days. | Image: Hintertux Glacier FacebookHintertux Glacier is a popular summer ski area for clubs and national teams. | Image: Hintertux Glacier FacebookSummer skiing on the Hintertux Glacier was halted last week. | Image: Hintertux Glacier FacebookAfter receiving a huge dump of fresh snow during this storm, Hintertux Glacier will open for summer skiing again on Semptember 18. | Image: Hintertux Glacier FacebookSummer skiing is back on at Hintertux Glacier, Austria. | Image: Hintertux Glacier FacebookPerfect conditions on the Hintertux Glacier. | Image: Hintertux Glacier FacebookGroomers on the Hintertux Glacier getting the runs ready for summer skiing from this Wednesday. | Image: Hintertux Glacier FacebookThe Kaunertal Glacier saw 30 cm of snow during this summer snowstorm. | Image: Kaunertaler Gletscher FacebookThe season at Kaunertal will start on October 4. | Image: Kaunertaler Gletscher FacebookAs a glacier ski resort, Kaunertaler Glacier is open from October to May each year. | Image: Kaunertaler Gletscher FacebookThere is more than 1 meter (3 feet) of snow in the German Alps. | Image: DAV BerchtesgadenMost mountain huts are closed in the German Alps. | Image: DAV BerchtesgadenThe local administrations warn of avalanche danger and urge people to not venture out in showshoes or backcountry skis. | Image: DAV Berchtesgaden
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