Severe Snowfall Causes Disruptions Across Southern Germany

Heavy snow and icy conditions have led to hundreds of accidents, traffic standstills, and weather warnings in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.

Overview

The Deutsche Wetterdienst (DWD) issued severe weather warnings for southern Germany, forecasting up to 30 centimeters of snow in some areas until Friday morning.
Over 200 weather-related accidents were reported in Baden-Württemberg, with most involving minor injuries or property damage.
Key highways, including the Autobahn 81, experienced major disruptions as vehicles struggled on icy and snow-covered roads.
In Bavaria's Allgäu region, police recorded multiple accidents within a short timeframe, with traffic on major routes slowing to a near halt.
Neighboring France also faced significant impacts from the storm, including widespread power outages affecting 235,000 households and transportation delays.