Cold and Snow Warnings in Austria
Cold and Snow Warnings for Austria (Central Europe) come from GeoSphere Austria (National Meteorological and Geophysical Service), Federal Ministry of the Interior – State Crisis and Disaster Management (SKKM). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Vienna.
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At a glance
- countryAustria · Europe
- reference cityVienna (48.21, 16.37)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- risk profilestorm, flood, avalanche, heat, cold, wildfire
What counts as a cold and snow warnings
Cold and snow warnings cover severe frost, snow storms, freezing rain, black ice and blizzards. They are issued by meteorological services and often paired with road authority alerts, because ice and drifting snow close roads and cut off settlements faster than the temperature alone suggests.
Who issues cold and snow warnings in Austria
- meteoGeoSphere Austria (National Meteorological and Geophysical Service)
- civilFederal Ministry of the Interior – State Crisis and Disaster Management (SKKM)
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Austria
- Carry warm clothing, a blanket and a full tank when travelling.
- Clear snow only with a second person nearby - sudden exertion in the cold is a cardiac risk.
- Check heating, water pipes and carbon monoxide alarms before the cold spell.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Austria: Open-Meteo, national meteorological services, national road authorities, civil protection agencies. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues cold and snow warnings in Austria?
GeoSphere Austria (National Meteorological and Geophysical Service), Federal Ministry of the Interior – State Crisis and Disaster Management (SKKM). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Austria?
The primary emergency number is 112. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live cold and snow warnings for Austria?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Vienna from Open-Meteo, national meteorological services, national road authorities, civil protection agencies. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Austria
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Wildfire Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Avalanche Warnings
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Generated 2026-10-13. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.