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Current Situation (Saturday Evening):
* Snow is falling across much of Austria, particularly in the west and central regions (Bregenzerwald, Arlberg, Dachstein, Mariazellerland). 15-30cm of snow is expected in these areas.
* Very cold temperatures are moving in, with lows of -2°C in the Rheintal and down to -20°C in the Freiwald. Mountainous areas east of the Arlberg will experience temperatures below -20°C.
* Snowfall will gradually decrease in the northeast during the evening.
Sunday:
* Some snowfall in Vorarlberg to Mostviertel in the morning, clearing by midday.
* Sunshine, especially west of salzburg.
* Generally dry in the east with some sunny spells.
* Strong winds from the northwest, especially along the eastern Alps, will make it feel much colder.
Monday:
* Sunshine in the south and initially in the east.
* Cloud increasing in the west, with light snow starting in the morning and spreading along the northern Alpine side, reaching eastern lowlands by evening.
* Snow will turn to rain below 1500m in the west during the morning,creating slippery conditions.
* Freezing rain is expected in the Mur and Mürztal valleys.
* Increased risk of ice on roads in the eastern lowlands overnight.
Tuesday:
* Significant ice risk from upper austria to southeastern Styria due to persistent freezing rain.
* Rain will gradually ease from the west.
* Mix of clouds and sunshine in the west and south.
Key Warnings:
* Extreme Cold: Temperatures will plummet, especially in mountainous areas.
* Snowfall: Significant accumulations are expected in the west and central regions.
* Ice: A major concern, especially on Monday night and Tuesday, due to freezing rain and snowmelt. Glittery conditions are expected.
* Wind: Strong winds in the east will exacerbate the cold.
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