Overview
- Deutscher Wetterdienst forecasts widespread 10–20 cm of snow from the North Sea into eastern Germany, with freezing rain and snowdrifts expected in other regions.
- Deutsche Bahn has reduced long‑distance services, warns of delays and cancellations through Saturday, and allows tickets for Thu–Sat to be used later without rebooking.
- Hamburg reports major local disruption, with the Köhlbrandbrücke closed and S‑Bahn and bus services curtailed due to snow and ice.
- Authorities confirm weather‑related crashes, including a fatal accident in Gehrde, and hospitals prepare for a surge of fall and collision injuries.
- Commuters around Duisburg face compounded disruption as scheduled A40/A3 closures and a month‑long rail suspension (Jan 9–Feb 6) coincide with the storm.