Overview
- A pronounced cold front is crossing Germany on Thursday, with polar air already over the north and a rapid temperature drop spreading to the south into Friday.
- Dense morning fog prompted DWD warnings for large parts of Bavaria with visibility around 150 meters, and drivers are being urged to reduce speed.
- Rain will turn to snow along the Alpine edge where the snow level is forecast near 700 meters and could briefly reach some valleys in Bavaria as temperatures fall.
- Northern coastal areas face fresh to stormy winds with gusts at the shoreline, while inland nights will fall to around freezing, creating local frost and a risk of icy roads.
- Conditions should clear from the northwest late Friday into Saturday bringing more sunshine but colder daytime highs and widespread overnight frost through the weekend.