Snow in the Harz Mountains: Lifts Remain Shut
The Harz Mountains boast a dusting of snow, but the ski lifts and slopes are yet to start their dance. The highest mountain in the region, the Wurmberg, is blanketed in white. However, Sunday in Braunlage saw few skiers, the police reporting a quiet day due to the inclement weather. The roads saw a spike in accidents, mostly due to the treacherous black ice, but thankfully, only minor damage was sustained.
As per the German Weather Service (DWD), Braunlage saw around nine centimeters of snow on Sunday. Theorganization forecasted that light snowfall would intensify into Monday night, resulting in five to ten centimeters of fresh snow in the Upper Harz by Monday evening. The mountaintops would then see a maximum snow depth of up to 20 centimeters.
The DWD also announced that temperatures would hover just below zero during the day and plummet even further during the nights. The Harz's chilly climes would continue into Tuesday, promising a thin layer of snow in Lower Saxony's lowlands.
Despite the snow covering the landscape, the lifts in the Harz Mountains remain locked, following the DWD's projection of additional snowfall on Monday night, potentially reaching up to 10 centimeters. Even on Tuesday, the lowlands of Lower Saxony are expected to see a thin layer of snow lingering.
Why are the lifts still in hibernation, despite the snowfall and forecasted more to come? The DWD weather report for Sun Mountain does not contain any information about the status of the trails, lifts, or slopes, suggesting that operational or maintenance reasons might be keeping the lifts closed. While these reasons remain unspecified, it would be advisable to check the official Sun Mountain website or contact their customer service for further clarification.
[1] Source: weather.com
