Overview
- The cold front reached parts of Germany on Friday and the Deutscher Wetterdienst has issued official warnings for Alpine snow, widespread frost and slippery roads.
- The snow line fell to about 700–800 metres overnight with measurable accumulations of a few centimetres expected in the Alps and higher Mittelgebirge, creating risks for mountain passes and valley roads.
- Clear nights after the front will bring widespread overnight frost and glätte from freezing wet surfaces, raising early-morning hazard for commuters and local travel through the weekend.
- Northern and coastal areas reported strong to storm-force gusts and occasional convective showers and graupel, with the North Sea coast at particular risk of stormy conditions and brief thunderstorms.
- Medium-range models and meteorologists point to a possible larger Arctic or polar intrusion that could deepen the cold, but model runs differ on its track and strength so the extent and timing of any sustained cold outbreak remain uncertain and will shape next week’s weather.