Germany Braces for Stormy and Wintry Weather This Weekend
Meteorologists predict heavy rain, strong winds, and snowfall in higher altitudes, with potential travel disruptions and glatteisgefahr across the country.
- A mix of rain, snow, and strong winds is forecast across Germany, with snowfall expected in higher elevations such as the Harz, Schwarzwald, and Erzgebirge regions.
- The Deutsche Wetterdienst (DWD) warns of sturmböen reaching up to 90 km/h in some areas, particularly in the central and southwestern highlands.
- Glättegefahr (slippery roads) is anticipated due to freezing rain and snow, especially in southern and eastern regions, posing risks for drivers.
- Temperatures will range from 0°C to 9°C, with milder conditions in lower altitudes but frost and icy conditions in the evenings and early mornings.
- Regions like Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg could see significant snowfall over the weekend, with predictions of up to 30 cm in some mountainous areas.