Germany Faces Winter Weather with Snow, Ice, and Rising Temperatures

Regions across the country brace for snow, frost, and glatteis, with warmer conditions and rain expected to follow by early next week.

The Deutsche Wetterdienst (DWD) forecasts snow, frost, and potential glatteis for much of Germany, with snowfall expected in both lowlands and higher altitudes.
Regions such as Bavaria, Hesse, and North Rhine-Westphalia report hazardous driving conditions due to snow, ice, and freezing rain, prompting warnings for motorists.
Temperatures are set to rise starting Sunday, with snow transitioning to rain in many areas, increasing risks of glatteis due to freezing rain.
Bavaria has seen disruptions, including accidents caused by icy roads and a collision between an Intercity train and a car, though no injuries were reported.
Stormy conditions with heavy winds are expected in mountainous regions such as the Harz, Fichtelberg, and the Alps, with warnings of sturmböen and potential orkanböen in some areas.