Golden October?

Fog in the valley, sunny fall at altitude

While fog and lower temperatures prevail in the valley, the sun is still shining in the mountains.

(Bild: Bergauer Rubina)

Over the past few days, an inversion weather situation has divided the Ländle into two parts. Cool temperatures and fog prevailed in the lowlands and sunshine at higher altitudes. But how does fog actually form? And why is it so persistent?

Last October was actually a rather unstable and rainy month. Short, sunny spells alternated with rainy days, but the temperatures were still relatively warm. According to the weather service "Wetterring.at", it was only in the last ten days of the month that the much-cited "golden October" arrived at altitudes above 800 meters, providing the best conditions for autumn hikes.