Saxony Faces Severe Cold Snap with Record Lows and Safety Warnings

Temperatures in Saxony plummet to as low as -23°C, prompting alerts for frost and icy roads through midweek.

• The coldest temperatures in Saxony were recorded in Kühnhaide at -23°C, with Bertsdorf-Hörnitz reaching -17.3°C overnight.
• The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued warnings for extreme frost and increased risks of icy roads across the region.
• Despite sunny conditions during the day, temperatures remain below freezing, with daytime highs struggling to exceed -3°C.
• Dresden's winter services have deployed 38 vehicles since early morning to combat icy conditions, focusing on main roads, bridges, and bus routes.
• The cold wave is expected to persist until midweek, with slight relief in daytime temperatures starting Wednesday, though nights will stay bitterly cold.

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