The recent winter in the Alpine region of Germany was marked by mild and sunny conditions, as reported by the meteorological observatory at Hohenpeißenberg. Data indicated that from December to February, sunshine hours peaked at 386 hours, which is 137% above the long-term average. However, this figure is primarily representative for higher elevations due to frequent inversion weather patterns observed in December and January, while a station at Gut Hüll, located 400 meters lower, recorded only 251 hours of sunshine during the same winter period.

Temperature variations were also noted across different measurement locations during the winter months. While December and January were approximately 1.5 degrees colder at Gut Hüll than at Hohenpeißenberg, February recorded a temperature approximately 0.4 degrees warmer at Gut Hüll, resulting in an overall average winter temperature at Hohenpeißenberg that was 1.9 degrees above the historical average for the years 1991 to 2020. Notably, February was particularly mild, with an average temperature of 3.2 degrees compared to typical statistical expectations for this time.

This winter's weather patterns have implications for regional climate discussions and water levels in the area, as the increased sunshine and higher temperatures could contribute to the filling of local water reservoirs. Furthermore, the contrasts between different measurement sites indicate the importance of elevation in weather reporting and the varying impacts of climate change in different locales.