Overview
- DWD keeps time-limited alerts in force on New Year’s Day for storm gusts, snow drifts and icy roads across parts of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Hesse and northern regions.
- High elevations in the Erzgebirge are under official notices for hurricane-force gusts reaching about 110 km/h, with warning windows extending into Friday morning.
- Local advisories spell out impacts, including Mülheim’s level‑2 alert for 55–65 km/h gusts (around 75 km/h in exposed spots) and widespread Bavarian districts under gust warnings through January 2.
- Regional forecasts highlight increasing snow showers from Friday into Sunday, with ECMWF guidance indicating rapid visibility drops and the potential for road, rail and air disruptions.
- Authorities advise securing outdoor items and watching for falling branches as winter services mobilize, while colder conditions have enabled openings at several ski areas.