Germany Braces for Dangerous Freezing Rain and Snowfall

The German Weather Service warns of severe icy conditions as a warm front brings freezing rain and snowfall over the weekend, increasing accident risks nationwide.

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.