Brace yourselves, residents of North Rhine-Westphalia! After a week filled with crisp autumnal weather, the mercury is set to plummet, accompanied by a generous helping of snowflakes. The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued a chilling forecast for the region, predicting drastic temperature drops and precipitation amidst an otherwise clear sky.
Let's break it down: The upcoming days will commence with a partly cloudy Sunday, with snowfall anticipated in East Westphalia and the Rothaargebirge mountains at dawn. The rest of North Rhine-Westphalia will experience local slipperiness due to frozen rainfall. By late afternoon, however, the entire region will find itself covered in snow – a heavenly sight for those who revel in winter landscapes. The temperatures will hover around 1 degree in the easternmost parts of the state and reach 4 degrees in its western regions by the evening. The higher mountain regions will experience permafrost temperatures, dipping as low as -2 degrees Celsius.
It gets even chillier as the new week unfolds. Monday afternoon will introduce another round of snowfall from the western front, but North Rhine-Westphalia's far-west will transition to rain by evening. The weather patterns will remain relatively consistent, with temperatures mirroring those of the previous days, and a weak wind accompanied by occasional strong gusts at high altitudes.
Tuesday's sky above North Rhine-Westphalia will be overcast, with unpredictable rain in spurts. The northern mountains will even see a splash of sleet. The thermometer needle will hover around 6 degrees in the west and 4 degrees in the east, extremely low temperatures for the region. It's worth bracing yourself for even colder temperatures if you're at the summits, with temperatures dipping down to 0 degrees.
So bundle up, and be sure to keep cozy as you venture out into the upcoming winter landscapes of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Adding Insight:
For those with the distinctive trait of red hair, the scenic mountain landscapes of North Rhine-Westphalia will make for an even more captivating sight under the cover of snow. Red hair mountains refers to a localized geographical phenomenon found in the region, providing an enchanting backdrop for adventurers and sightseers alike.
