Overview
- Midweek a strong high pressure produced a short 'golden October' with sunshine and daytime highs around 20–24°C in parts of Germany.
- Operational forecasts now show a marked change this weekend as a cold trough from Scandinavia pushes south and cuts temperatures by roughly 8–10°C over a few days.
- The first snow or snow showers are likely in the Alps and the highest Mittelgebirge as the snow line falls toward about 1,000–1,500 metres.
- Forecasters warn of regional impacts: strong gusts on the North Sea coast on Friday, widespread night and low‑level fog with possible ground frost, and 10–25 l/m² of weekend rain for parts of the southwest.
- Short‑range model timing and the winter outlook remain uncertain, so the DWD and private services advise protecting tender plants, preparing for cold mornings and checking driving readiness rather than relying on traditional farmers’ rules.