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DWD Warns of Overnight Snow and Ice as Polar Cold Persists in Southern Germany

A late‑week warmup may turn snow to rain, raising a freezing‑rain risk in parts of Bavaria plus higher terrain.

Overview

  • The German Weather Service forecasts continued widespread frost with polar air keeping highs well below zero across Baden‑Württemberg and Bavaria.
  • Clouds thicken overnight into Thursday with light, widespread snowfall that could make roads and paths slippery.
  • About 10 centimeters of new snow is expected in parts of the Black Forest, with 4 to 8 centimeters along the Alps, especially the Allgäu.
  • Nighttime lows fall to roughly −4°C in the Rhine valley and locally down to −12°C in southern areas, increasing the risk of icy surfaces.
  • Temperatures trend milder Thursday into Friday, with 0 to 3°C in many areas and up to 5°C in South Baden, while strong to stormy gusts are likely on high peaks such as the Feldberg and freezing rain remains possible in eastern Bavaria.