Get ready for a chilly start in Thuringia this weekend! The German Weather Service (DWD) has forecasted snow and icy conditions for the region on Friday. Expect light snowfall, particularly in the morning, with temperatures ranging from minus 2 to 0 degrees. From midday, the Thuringian Vogtland will be experiencing snow, with temperatures hovering between minus 5 and minus 2 degrees.
As you head into Saturday, cloud cover will be dense throughout the day, with light snow in the east and heavier snowfall in the west during the afternoon and evening. The lowest temperatures of the weekend are expected on Saturday night, hitting minus 5 to minus 7 degrees, dropping to as low as minus 10 degrees in the mountains.
While Thuringia's mountainous regions may experience smoother driving conditions due to frozen roads, Erfurt and other low-lying areas might have a relatively 'smooth' commute for those not caught in the occasional icy patch. However, the exceptions are the Thuringian Vogtland, where snowfall is expected in the afternoon, and areas that have recently witnessed warmer temperatures and a lack of snowfall.
Keep your eyes on the sky and use trustworthy local weather forecasts for the most accurate information on this weekend's conditions. Now, isn't it time to bundle up and embrace the winter weather?
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