2023 was the second warmest year on record in Vorarlberg, behind 2022. Overall, five months ranked in the top 10, and September and October were extremely warm, which in turn led to the second warmest autumn in Vorarlberg's recorded history. Only June was significantly too dry. April, August, November, and December, on the other hand, were exceptionally wet, making it the rainiest year in Vorarlberg since 1999. At the end of August, heavy rainfall caused flooding, mudslides, and high water levels in Vorarlberg. In October, a notable föhn storm caused widespread damage, power outages, and rail and road closures…