Germany Faces First Major Winter Weather of the Season

Snow, frost, and icy conditions disrupt daily life across the country, with a sharp warm-up expected over the weekend.

Regions across Germany are experiencing snowfall, icy roads, and freezing temperatures, with up to 10-15 cm of snow in higher elevations.
The Deutsche Wetterdienst (DWD) has issued warnings of glatteis (black ice) and advised caution for drivers, especially in areas like Bavaria, NRW, and Saxony.
Snowfall and freezing conditions have caused traffic accidents and delays, including disruptions to public transportation in some areas, such as Munich's S-Bahn network.
A temporary break in the winter weather is expected this weekend, with temperatures rising dramatically to as high as 15-17°C in some regions due to warm air from the southwest.
Meteorologists predict the cold will return after the weekend, with temperatures dropping again and potential frost in the following week.