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Germany Faces Sharp Weather Shift with Polar Air Bringing Frost, Storms, and Snow

Low-pressure systems are driving a dramatic cooldown across the country, with severe weather warnings in place and unseasonal frost and snow complicating an ongoing drought.

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Overview

  • Temperatures across Germany are dropping to 12–19°C as polar air surges southward, replacing recent spring warmth.
  • Severe weather warnings have been issued, including storm-force gusts up to 80 km/h and heavy thunderstorms, particularly in the Stuttgart region.
  • The Alps are expected to see snowfall down to 1200–1500 meters, with up to 20 cm of accumulation in some areas.
  • Nighttime ground frost is forecast for valleys, posing risks to crops and plants during the traditionally frost-prone 'Eisheilige' period.
  • Despite incoming showers, they are insufficient to alleviate the country's record-breaking spring drought, while models hint at a potential heatwave with 30–35°C by early June.