A high-pressure system centered over the North Atlantic is slowly losing its dominant influence on the weather in our area, but this will not lead to a deterioration in the weather for the time being. The new year will start with bright sunshine and a largely cloudless sky. Harmless clouds will mix with the sun on Friday, but the weather will remain partly sunny. A very weak cold front on Saturday morning will be a minor blemish on the fair weather. Light snowfall cannot be completely ruled out, especially in the northern foothills. However, the sun will return from the south during the course of the day. Fair weather is likely to return for a longer period from Sunday onwards. Overall, the upcoming days will remain deeply wintry and cold at all altitudes.