South Tyrol experiences first snowfall of the season

The winter season has arrived in the Alpine region, with significant snowfall reported in eastern South Tyrol. According to meteorologist Dieter Peterlin, the weather event was caused by moist Mediterranean air masses colliding with cold mountain air.

Snowfall reached as low as 1,200 meters in certain areas, with towns such as Stern, Toblach, and Sexten recording the first snow of the season. The highest accumulations were measured at the Rotwandwiesen above Sexten, where approximately 10 centimeters of new snow fell at an altitude of 1,900 meters.

The influx of snow and dropping temperatures are expected to accelerate seasonal closures of important high-mountain roads. While some ski areas in Tyrol have already begun operations, weather forecasts suggest a temporary reprieve as drier air masses move in, with temperatures expected to rise in the coming days.