Overview

• The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued warnings for icy roads due to freezing rain across several states, including North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony, and Saxony.
• In North Rhine-Westphalia, freezing rain caused numerous accidents, including a 20-vehicle pileup on the A4 near Cologne, leading to road closures and minor injuries.
• Temperatures in affected areas range from -7°C at night to 8°C during the day, with glatteis conditions most severe in higher altitudes and cold valleys.
• Drivers in regions such as Saxony and Thuringia are urged to exercise caution, particularly during early morning and nighttime hours when frost and freezing rain increase road hazards.
• While some regions, like Saxony-Anhalt, reported no major traffic chaos overnight, authorities continue to emphasize vigilance as sporadic freezing rain and snow grizzle heighten risks.