Overview
- The German Weather Service says the cold pattern will persist for days with widespread Dauerfrost and recurring snow showers that leave roads and pavements icy.
- Weekend weather caused numerous crashes and service stoppages on roads and rails, with delays at Düsseldorf Airport and major disruptions reported at Amsterdam Schiphol.
- GeoSphere Austria issued an orange cold warning for Tyrol, and regional authorities activated hotlines and shelters as officials cautioned that nights outdoors can be life‑threatening.
- Fresh snow boosted winter recreation where lifts could run, from Harz slopes and Saxon ski hills to skating on the frozen Federsee, though some lifts stayed closed due to wind or technical issues.
- Forecasts highlight regional contrasts and some uncertainty, with projected night minima down to about −19 C in parts of Bavaria, around −17 C in Oberschwaben, and isolated alpine valleys near −20 C before a potential late‑week moderation.