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Austria Now News – Austria
November has started with early wintry conditions in Austria, with snow falling down to 700 metres and accumulations of up to 20 centimetres possible in some areas by Monday, which could cause traffic disruption and closures of some mountain roads, according to oe24.
In the Zillertal valley in Tyrol, heavy snow fell on Sunday, while Schladming and the Enns Valley (Ennstal) in Styria turned white overnight, on a day that was meant to be the last of the summer season on the Planai.
Closed mountain roads
According to oe24, nine mountain roads in the country have closed so far, including the Silvretta-Hochalpenstraße, which will not reopen before 1 May. From Tuesday, popular scenic roads go into their winter break, most notably the Großglockner Hochalpenstraße and the Nockalmstraße.
The winter closure of the Dachstein-Panoramastraße, scheduled from 2 November, could come earlier if weather conditions do not allow driving.
Temporary closures and snow chains
Heavier snowfall is expected especially in the Dachstein area and around Mittersill on the border between Tyrol and Salzburg. Although the mountain roads there are open all year round, severe winter spells can lead to temporary closures, and drivers may be required to fit snow chains. Operators reserve the right to close any road at any time for safety reasons.
Before driving
Anyone planning a trip to mountain areas is advised to check road conditions before setting off. The conditional winter equipment requirement for cars applies in Austria from 1 November to 15 April.
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Sources
- oe24 – 20 Zentimeter Neuschnee: Neue Straßensperren kommen – 31.10.2026 – oe24.at
- oe24 – Magisch! Zillertal komplett eingeschneit – 01.11.2026 – oe24.at
