Unsettled Weather and Icy Conditions in Northern Germany - Northern Germany faces icy rain, sleet and snow this week
Northern Germany is bracing for a week of unsettled weather, with temperatures ranging from 6°C (43°F) inland to 9°C (48°F) on Heligoland on Monday. Icy patches are expected overnight into Wednesday and Thursday due to low temperatures dropping to -1°C (30°F) inland.
Monday starts with alternating showers and sleet, with isolated thunderstorms possible along the North Sea. Tuesday brings frequent rain showers, with temperatures reaching up to 8°C (46°F) on the islands. Wednesday sees scattered showers followed by increasing rainfall, with temperatures between 4°C (39°F) and 6°C (43°F). Thursday will be mostly cloudy with rain or sleet, and locally, even snow in southeastern Schleswig-Holstein. Heavy rain or snow is expected mostly in the higher elevated areas of Schleswig-Holstein on Thursday, while the coastal and lower regions may experience light rain or showers; cities like Flensburg may see occasional rain and snow. Icy patches are likely overnight into Wednesday and Thursday due to low temperatures dropping to -1°C (30°F) inland. There is also a risk of black ice overnight into Tuesday due to temperatures dropping as low as -1°C (30°F) inland.
Northern Germany can expect a mix of rain, sleet, and snow over the next few days, with temperatures ranging from 4°C (39°F) to 8°C (46°F). Drivers should be cautious due to the risk of icy roads and black ice, especially overnight.
