Icy Roads and Freezing Rain Disrupt Traffic Across Germany

Warnings of glatteis conditions persist as freezing rain and frost create hazardous driving conditions in multiple regions, with accidents reported in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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.