Early snow arrives in South Tyrol valleys

Early winter conditions have arrived in South Tyrol, with snow covering valleys above 1,200 meters. The snowfall has impacted locations such as Badia, Dobbiaco, and Sesto, creating winter landscapes in the Dolomites.

According to provincial meteorologist Dieter Peterlin, the phenomenon was caused by moist Mediterranean air colliding with colder air masses over the Alps. This interaction resulted in snow precipitation, primarily in the eastern part of South Tyrol, where the snow line settled around the 1,200-meter mark.