Germany Braces for Severe Weather: Snow, Rain, and Frost Expected
A polar and subtropical air mass divide will bring snow and glacial conditions to the north, while the south experiences rain and mild temperatures before a frosty weekend.
- The German Weather Service warns of a stark weather divide, with snow and glacial conditions in the north and rain in the south starting Thursday.
- Northern regions, including parts of NRW, Lower Saxony, and Brandenburg, could see up to 25 centimeters of snow, causing potential traffic disruptions.
- In southern regions like Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, rain and mild temperatures up to 14°C are forecast before a sharp drop to freezing conditions over the weekend.
- Glätte (icy conditions) has already led to numerous accidents in areas like NRW, Bavaria, and Hesse, prompting police to urge caution on roads and sidewalks.
- By the weekend, most of Germany will experience colder, drier weather, with temperatures dropping as low as -10°C in some areas, particularly in higher altitudes like the Harz and Swabian Alps.
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