Overview
- DWD forecasters say the first snow could appear Monday morning in the Alps and higher Mittelgebirge, with a thin cover possible in exposed high terrain.
- Temperatures turn wintry with daytime highs roughly 1–9°C and nighttime readings around or below freezing, raising risks of frost and slick roads.
- Lake‑effect bands are possible over the north on Tuesday as cold air flows over the North and Baltic Seas, bringing local showers of graupel or wet snow.
- Model guidance diverges for mid to late week, with some GFS runs pointing to localized 5–10 cm and even lowland flakes, while ECMWF scenarios are less snowy.
- Meteorologists highlight evaporative cooling that can drop the snow line locally and urge winter tyres, cautious commuting, and protection for sensitive plants.