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Germany's Weekend Storm Recedes as Rain and Alpine Snow Move In

Authorities caution of lingering hazards despite the storm's exit.

Overview

  • The national forecaster expects winds to ease through Monday, though the Baltic coast may see morning gales and many regions remain wet with highs near 9–14 degrees.
  • Persistent precipitation targets the Alps, with rain at lower elevations and 5–10 centimeters of snow above roughly 1,500 meters, locally 10–30 centimeters in higher or stau-prone terrain.
  • Bavaria faces localized weather alerts, including Alpine gusts up to about 85 km/h, slick mountain roads from snowfall, and heavy rain near the ChiemgauBerchtesgaden arc reaching up to 35 liters per square meter in 12 hours.
  • Coastal water levels peaked around 1.5–2.0 meters above mean high tide according to BSH, flooding Hamburg’s Fischmarkt, while ferry links and some flights were canceled and a cruise ship departure was delayed.
  • Emergency services remain active clearing downed trees after at least three reported injuries during the weekend surge, with dozens of call-outs noted in multiple districts.