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Snowfall in the Erzgebirge: squalls stop Fichtelbergbahn!
On October 26th, 2025, moderate snowfall in the Erzgebirge will cause a white landscape on the Fichtelberg and Altenberg. Storm gusts announced.
Snowfall in the Erzgebirge: squalls stop Fichtelbergbahn!
Winter has already set in in the Erzgebirge, and the Fichtelberg, the highest peak in the region at an impressive 1,215 meters, is in white splendor. How n-tv Reportedly, the snow cover is thin, but the first snowflakes have also arrived at higher altitudes, while foggy conditions mysteriously envelop the landscape. The webcams impressively show the winter conditions on the Fichtelberg, even if the walks have taken a back seat at the moment due to the uncomfortable conditions.
Visitors to the Fichtelberg are currently being warned from several sources: The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued a warning about severe squalls that can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h. As a result of this extreme weather, the Fichtelbergbahn has stopped operating, making travel difficult for skiers and hikers for the time being.
Snow conditions and weather forecast
The first snowflakes have also fallen in Altenberg in the Eastern Ore Mountains, and the webcam shows that the ski slope there is already covered in fresh, white snow. Loud Snow forecast Moderate snowfall is expected in the next few days, particularly on Sunday night. Milder weather may occur over the next week, with temperatures varying between 3 and 7 degrees.
Over the next few days, the weather forecast also shows a gradual increase in temperature, which could reach up to 5°C on Tuesday afternoon. At the same time, a change to slightly wetter weather with up to 10 mm of rain can be expected, which means an exciting mix of frost and dew for the Fichtelberg.
Snow depth statistics
A total of 15 cm of snow fell in the current winter of 2024, with the fresh snow spread over 6 days. If we take a look at the last 10 ski seasons, an interesting picture emerges in terms of snow depths. The new snow statistics for the last few years are impressive:
| Year | Fresh snow (cm) | Snow days |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 – 2024 | 15 | 6 |
| 2022 – 2023 | 48 | 10 |
| 2021 – 2022 | 95 | 15 |
| 2019 – 2020 | 110 | 23 |
| 2018 – 2019 | 190 | 19 |
| 2017 – 2018 | 185 | 22 |
| 2016 – 2017 | 115 | 18 |
| 2015 – 2016 | 93 | 21 |
| 2014 – 2015 | 175 | 25 |
| 2013 – 2014 | 46 | 10 |
The average values of the last 10 years provide an exciting overview of the snow days and amounts in the region: around 111 cm of new snow and an average of 19 snow days per year. A record height of 216 cm was reached in 2012 - 2013, which significantly increased the opportunities for winter sports enthusiasts Ski info documented.
The coming days will show how the winter weather develops and whether the slopes can soon be opened to skiers and snowboarders. The first snow has fallen, and who knows, maybe the real splendor of winter will arrive in time for the popular winter season.