Severe Glaze Ice and Weather Disruptions Affect Large Parts of Germany

The German Weather Service warns of dangerous road conditions and significant travel disruptions across several regions, with improvements expected later in the day.

• The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued warnings for glaze ice and hazardous conditions from central to southern Germany, particularly in regions like North Rhine-Westphalia, Saxony, Bavaria, and Thuringia.
• Travel disruptions have been reported, including road closures, train delays, and flight cancellations at major airports such as Frankfurt and Stuttgart due to icy conditions.
• Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities as the icy roads and sidewalks pose risks for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists, with multiple accidents already reported.
• The current weather pattern is caused by a warm front bringing rain and drizzle that freezes upon contact with cold surfaces, creating dangerous ice layers.
• Conditions are expected to improve by midday as high-pressure systems reduce the glaze ice threat, though snow is forecast in parts of Bavaria into the night.

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