The first snow of 2026 has fallen across Slovenia, creating some truly stunning scenery.
An especially thick blanket of snow covered the south and southeast of the country, with the areas around Osilnica and Idrija receiving the most — around 40 cm. Fresh snowfall, combined with strong and persistent winter winds and temperatures well below freezing (the lowest recorded was –21.1 °C in Nova vas na Blokah), transformed these regions into a true winter wonderland. Trees were coated in frost and snow, and the pristine white landscapes were sculpted into gentle wave-like shapes.
Here’s a selection of snowy snaps from the Idrija area and Mt. Snežnik.
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