Overview
- A light föhn is keeping the northern Alpine side unusually mild right now, with daytime highs near 15 °C while clouds thicken and rain spreads across the Alpensüdseite toward the east this evening.
- Overnight precipitation will be followed by a northwestward cold front that brings distinctly colder air and will change much rain into snow at higher elevations.
- Temperatures will fall sharply on Friday, with forecasts showing daytime highs generally around 5–11 °C and locally between 2–9 °C in parts of Baden‑Württemberg.
- After the front moves through skies will clear from the northwest, producing sunnier but much colder conditions and a high chance of widespread overnight frost by Saturday.
- Practical effects include a greater risk of slippery roads and snow on mountain passes overnight, so commuters and outdoor workers should plan for colder conditions and possible travel delays.