In the southwestern region, expect a chilly and damp weekend ahead. Rain will dominate the lowlands, but the German Weather Service (DWD) forecasts sleet and snow in the mountains. DWD spokesperson stresses, "You should certainly anticipate icy conditions." Although the region will remain dry on Wednesday and Thursday, localized fog may occur in the southeast on Thursday night. Framing Friday, meteorologists predict rainy weather and even snow showers in the mountains.
Cold fronts will draw sub-zero temperatures to the southwest during the weekend, with lows ranging from 3 to -3 degrees Celsius. The DWD predicts it will rain and snow everywhere, with the mountain snowline potentially dropping as low as 200 meters. Snow may fall as low as 400 meters, though its persistence is uncertain. The mountains will experience a mixture of precipitation due to the cold temperature, which creates hazardous road conditions.
Colorado's mountains will receive significant heavy snowfall starting from early Friday, affecting passes like Red Mountain, Coal Bank, Molas, and Wolf Creek. Temperatures will hover around the 20s, but winds will make it feel 5 to 10 degrees cooler. Meanwhile, in North Carolina and Virginia, freezing rain is expected in specific areas from 7 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday, with freezing rain accumulation around one-tenth of an inch.
In Colorado's mountains, travel advisories are in place for hazardous conditions, and closures might be implemented as crews prepare for the snow. Motorists are advised to drive cautiously and check COtrip.org for updated travel conditions. North Carolina and Virginia areas facing freezing rain should slow down and take precautions due to difficult travel conditions, including possible power outages.
