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Germany Braces for Sharp Cold Snap as Polar Air Brings First Snow

Forecasters flag localized lake‑effect bursts with slippery commutes, cautioning against expectations of widespread lowland snow.

Overview

  • A polar front moving in late Sunday into Monday ends the recent warmth as highs fall to roughly 1–7 degrees and nights dip to freezing.
  • The DWD expects snowfall mainly in higher terrain with a snow line near 1,000 meters at first, briefly lower in spots with only light accumulations.
  • Rain early on may wash Saharan dust out of the air, raising the chance of discolored 'blood rain' before colder, showery conditions take hold.
  • Tuesday’s setup favors lake‑effect snow showers near the North and Baltic Seas, producing narrow, locally intense bands that can reach inland.
  • Meteorologists warn of morning slipperiness from frost, sleet or wet snow and note model disagreement for late week, with experts calling this a short winter interlude rather than a broad lowland snow event.