Warm summer air has characterised large parts of Europe well into October. In many places, there were even a few more summer days. But that’s all over for now: the weather is shifting into autumn mode.

Low-pressure systems are taking hold, bringing rain, wind, and significantly colder air. The Alps will also feel the effects: during the night leading into Friday, the snow line will drop to around 1,500 metres, even in the higher valleys.

Whilst more pleasant autumn weather will soon return to the Alps, the north of Europe will remain wet and unpleasant for longer. One low-pressure system after another is bringing a fair amount of snow, particularly to the mountains of Norway and Sweden.

One low-pressure system over the Bay of Biscay has met a cold front, bringing heavy rain to the south-east of the UK too.