Saxony-Anhalt's Weather: Cloudy and Frosty Days Ahead
Get ready for some chilly days in Saxony-Anhalt! The meteorological forecast suggests a cloudy and frosty atmosphere for the coming days, according to the German Weather Service (DWD).
On Wednesday, the region will be enveloped in a thick blanket of clouds and possible rain or sleet, with even snow and icy conditions at higher altitudes. Temperatures in the Harz Mountains will hover between minus three degrees and zero degrees. As night falls, Thursday will bring a continuation of the cold weather with snow, sleet, and potentially icy surfaces, lowering the temperatures further to minus four degrees in the Harz Mountains. The cloudy sky will linger into Thursday, although conditions might improve as the day progresses, with a decrease in precipitation.
By Friday, the sky will be only slightly cloudy, and any precipitation will be absent. However, the chill won't let up, with temperatures dropping to between minus two degrees and minus six degrees, and maximum temperatures in the Harz Mountains remaining distinctly frosty, between minus two and zero degrees.
DWD's forecast suggests that Thursday will see unrelenting cold in Saxony-Anhalt, with temperatures possibly dipping below zero degrees Celsius, and the possibility of sleet or snow in the Harz Mountains. Friday's weather is expected to remain frosty, with maximum temperatures hovering around zero degrees Celsius and colder temperatures still expected for the Harz Mountains. Throughout this period, the DWD has issued a warning of icy conditions due to the persistent low temperatures.
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Temperature in Brocken and Harz:
According to the extended weather forecast for Brocken and Harz, a few interesting trends can be observed:
- Temperature:
- Brocken: The forecast reveals temperatures ranging between -7 degrees Celsius and 9 degrees Celsius over the next couple of days, with an expected drop to -13 degrees on Tuesday, 18 February.
- Harz: Maximum temperatures will range from 4 degrees Celsius to 10 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures will vary between -7 degrees and 2 degrees.
- Precipitation:
- Brocken: No significant precipitation is forecasted for the next few days, with less than 1 millimeter of rain expected.
- Harz: There is no new accumulation of snow expected in the next 48 hours, but there's a possibility of light rain showers and cloudy conditions.
- Wind:
- Brocken: Wind speeds will fluctuate between 10 kilometers per hour and 30 kilometers per hour.
- Harz: Wind speeds are forecasted to vary from Force 2 (F2, 15 kilometers per hour) to Force 3 (F3, 30 kilometers per hour) at higher elevations.
- Sunshine:
- Brocken: Sunshine hours are expected to be minimal, ranging from 0.4 hours to 7.1 hours.
- Harz: At higher altitudes, the Harz Mountains can look forward to some clear spells, while lower elevations will mostly be overcast.
- Freezing Level:
- The freezing level is anticipated to see significant variation, reaching as high as 2600 meters above sea level.
Over the coming days, the Harz Mountains can expect chilly temperatures with limited precipitation, shifting wind speeds, and minimal sunshine.
