In February, the weather along the Vía Jacobi is varied and often challenging. Thurgau experiences a mix of freezing rain, snow, and rain with temperatures ranging from highs of 12°C to lows of -11°C. Zürich also faces a similar weather pattern, but with more frequent snow showers, especially heavy rain, and less severe lows of -19°C. Schwyz and Lucerne are colder, with notable heavy snow and rain showers amidst freezing conditions. As the trail reaches Obwalden, Bern, and beyond, the precipitation becomes more unpredictable, including both rain and snow, with temperatures gradually warming towards Fribourg and Geneva, where occasional sunny spells break up the rainy spells.
In Konstanz, the month starts with mixed conditions including light freezing rain and snow, transitioning to more persistent rain reaching up to 16 mm on heavier days, with temperatures fluctuating between -5°C and 12°C. Märstetten sees a similar mix of sun and overcast conditions with occasional heavy rain at times, and temperatures ranging from -11°C to 10°C.
In Fischingen, sunny interludes give way to frequent rain and snow showers, with heavy precipitation around mid-month. Gibswil follows a similar cold trend with significant snowfall and rain towards the end, temperatures dipping as low as -19°C before rising to 9°C. By the time the trail reaches Rapperswil, freezing rain and moderate snowfall dominate, ending the month with milder highs around 11°C.
Einsiedeln is notably colder, with persistent overcast and frequent snow showers, temperatures dropping to -28°C despite occasional sunny breaks.
Brunnen experiences heavy rain and snow, with precipitation totals exceeding 17 mm at times, while Buochs' weather fluctuates between snow and thaw, leading to less severe lows and highs of 13°C.
In Flüeli-Ranft, the weather is primarily overcast with intermittent snow and rain, maintaining a colder climate with highs usually not exceeding 6°C.
Lungern faces consistent snowfall, transitioning to rain as temperatures soften from -17°C to 5°C. Brienz endures heavy snow with significant precipitation and a sharp drop to -24°C early in the month. Interlaken, likewise, is depicted by occasional sunny phases separated by moderate snow, concluding with a milder climate toward the end.
Fribourg witnesses varied weather with a balance of snow, rain showers, and sunny spells later in the month. Chavannes-sous-Orsonnens shares a similar climate trend with a gradual incline in temperature from -12°C to 15°C.
Moudon transitions from snow showers to a more congenial climate with sporadic rain, concluding with highs of 15°C. Lausanne enjoys sunny interludes interrupted by occasional rain, creating temperate conditions varying from -8°C to 14°C. Saint-Prex and Gland both experience sporadic heavy rain shower episodes followed by periods of clear skies.
Commugny and Genève close the trail with a sequence of cloudy days, light freezing rain and sporadic sun, reaching highs in the mid-teens and tapering off with heavy rain showers, notably persistent at the close of the month.
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