Overview

• The German Weather Service (DWD) forecasts freezing rain across large parts of Germany starting Saturday night, following initial snowfall.
• The transition from snow to freezing rain is expected to create hazardous icy conditions, particularly in areas between the Black Forest, Lake Constance, and the Bavarian Forest.
• Numerous weather-related accidents have already occurred, including over 110 crashes in Lower Saxony and a severe collision on the A1 highway involving two trucks and 7,000 fish.
• Temperatures will vary significantly, with milder conditions of up to 13°C expected in the south by Sunday afternoon, while the northeast remains colder with highs between -1°C and 5°C.
• Conditions are predicted to improve slightly by Monday, with warmer temperatures nationwide, but further icy risks remain possible in some regions through early next week.