Overview
- After unusually mild days with widespread sunshine, temperatures are peaking near 20 to 22 degrees Celsius in parts of the south and southwest, according to the DWD.
- A polar front is expected to push south from late Saturday into Sunday, with the DWD forecasting 5 to 10 centimeters of new snow in the central uplands and over 10 centimeters in 12 hours in parts of the Alps.
- Overnight frost and icy roads are likely from late weekend into next week, and forecasters advise preparing for winter driving conditions.
- Model guidance diverges on strength and timing: GFS signals a stronger, earlier plunge with possible lowland flurries early next week, while ECMWF and ICON show a more moderate or delayed cooling.
- Windy conditions are expected on coasts and high peaks, with storm gusts on the Brocken around 80 to 100 kilometers per hour.