Saxony's Weather: Frosty Deluge on Christmas Eve
Brace yourself for a blend of snow and rain in Saxony on Saturday! Above 400 meters and east of the Elbe, it's a whiteout with snow pouring down. The Erzgebirge region might even receive a snowstorm, hammering it with snow in a few short hours, reports the German Weather Service for Saturday. Around midday, the snow will transition into rain. Mountainous areas will bear the brunt of the storm with gale-force winds on Fichtelberg. Temperatures on Saturday will hover between 3 to 5 degrees, minus 1 to 3 degrees in mountainous regions.
As the night unwinds, expect rain and cloud-covered skies, with initial snowfall in Upper Osterzgebirge and Upper Lusatia. Temperatures will dip to 4 to 1 degrees Celsius, falling to minus 1 degree in the ridge areas. On Christmas Eve, the weather continues its gloomy performance with overcast skies, drizzling rain, and mild temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees. Even the mountains won't escape the thaw as temperatures rise above freezing. Blustery conditions will reappear, with gales on Fichtelberg.
The rain gradually slows down in the wee hours of Monday, but intermittent showers are on the cards. Expect daytime highs of 10 to 12 degrees, 4 to 9 degrees in the mountains.
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Despite Christmas Eve's festive spirit, Saxony's mountains won't shake off the gloom. Expect rain and mild temperatures to linger throughout the day, with the Fichtelberg bearing the brunt of gale-force winds. While the Elbe valley might see a slight improvement, transitioning from rain to drizzle, the Ore Mountains will continue to receive rain until Sunday. The mild temperatures could potentially contribute to a thaw in the mountains.
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Though the sources don't provide specific forecasts for the Fichtelberg on Christmas Eve, they offer general information about weather conditions and activities in the region. To access accurate and up-to-date forecasts, you can consult reliable sources such as:
- Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD): The German Meteorological Service, offering detailed weather forecasts for Saxony.
- Weather websites: platforms like AccuWeather, Weather.com, and local news websites offering regular weather updates.
By utilizing these resources, you can gather the most accurate forecasts regarding rain, temperature, and wind conditions for Christmas Eve in the Fichtelberg area.
