Overview
- Short-term outlook shows a mild stretch with daytime highs near 5 to 12°C before nights turn frosty next week, according to the DWD.
- Several model runs indicate a Russia-centered high could steer very cold, dry continental air into Germany late January, with some forecasts citing lows near −20°C in the east.
- Meteorologists expect a largely dry cold pattern with frequent frost and clear periods rather than widespread heavy snowfall.
- The Bundesnetzagentur says the gas system is currently stable, though analysts warn a prolonged, blocked cold period would raise demand, tighten imports and lift prices.
- Regional signals include potential −14°C in parts of NRW around January 28 and nights near −8°C around Munich next week, while Niedersachsen anticipates a renewed winter phase with possible snow later.