Winter's Blizzard Blasts Southwest Germany
Get ready for a winter wonderland as frosty flurries blanket the southwest! Peter Crouse, a weather expert at the Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), shared some chilly news on Friday: "This weekend will be wintry," he proclaimed. Snow is precious on the horizon until Saturday evening, painting the landscape with a picture-perfect coat of white. Crouse anticipates anywhere from three to eight centimeters of fresh snowfall, with up to 30 centimeters hitting the Allgäu region. The weather in Kurpfalz to Taubergrund might only sprinkle a few snowflakes.
Saturday twists into an icy affair as permafrost forms across the entire region, except for the extreme southern tip, where Lake Constance and High Rhine can expect temperatures above freezing. Beware of icy roads! As snow continues to fall throughout the day, driving could be treacherous, especially in Baden-Württemberg's southern regions. Thankfully, it's safer in the northern parts.
According to Crouse, the snow starts to melt overnight on Sunday, marking a shift to frosty nights with temperatures ranging from minus three to minus eight degrees across the state. Expect sub-zero temperatures, even dipping to minus twelve degrees in Allgäu and high altitudes, except for icy roads. "This fantastic weather will keep winter sports enthusiasts happy until early next week," Crouse pointed out.
Advent's first day brings sunshine in the southwest. Clouds might gather in the west during the afternoons, but overall it's looking to be warmer than Saturday, with temperatures ranging from two to four degrees in the Rhine Valley and plunging to minus four degrees in the Allgäu and mountains by Monday.
Despite the expected wintry conditions in the southern areas, snow might impair traffic, especially in Baden-Württemberg's south. Here, icy roads could pose a risk. On the bright side, the weather forecast also hints at clear skies and a frosty chill for the night, staying freezing.
While winter gladly paints the southwest's landscape, drivers should tread carefully due to the potential hazards. Authorities advise extra caution to dodge accidents on these icy roads. Additionally, Berlin and Brandenburg residents should brace for significant snowfall, particularly Thursday night, with a projection of three to six centimeters, creating frosty streets for the morning commute.
Sources: - DWD (German Weather Service) - DPA (Deutsche Presse-Agentur)
Enrichment Data (Excerpt): The German Weather Service (DWD) reports that the southwest of Germany is grappling with hazardous winter weather conditions. Key findings indicate: - The region shifts from rainfall to heavy snow, coating the surface with up to 20 centimeters in the Alps and less in other areas. - Specific regions, like Saxony, are under heightened scrutiny due to their snowfall intensity and unfavorable weather conditions. - Temperatures are constantly fluctuating around the freezing mark, creating potential hazardous driving conditions consisting of black ice. - Authorities urge drivers to be cautious in all weather conditions, as accidents might easily occur. - A high-pressure system forming on the weekend promises relief by bringing calm, drier weather, albeit still with low temperatures.
