Get ready for a stormy weekend in Saxony! The German Weather Service (DWD) has forecasted squalls and rain for the region on Friday. You can expect repeated rain and snow showers, with gusty westerly winds reaching up to 85 kilometers per hour. The chilly temperatures will range from four to six degrees in the plains and minus one to four degrees in the mountains.
On Saturday night, the rain will continue to spread from west to east, turning into snow at higher altitudes. You'll need to bundle up, as temperatures in the mountains will plummet to minus three degrees. Saturday morning will kick-off wet and chilly, with snow above 400 meters and east of the Elbe. The weather will remain stormy in the mountains, with gale-force winds on the Fichtelberg, making for some treacherous conditions.
Sunday night will bring rain and a little bit of snow, and a chill in the air with gale-force winds and temperatures dropping to minus one degree in the ridges. However, on Christmas Eve, you can expect the weather to be milder and rainy. Some heavier downpours and squalls, especially in the mountains, can be expected. Temperatures will climb to nine to eleven degrees in the valleys, and four to eight degrees in the mountains.
By the way, many tourists still plan to visit the popular Fichtelberg destination this weekend. Visitors are advised to check the latest DWD forecast before setting out, as the stormy weather is predicted to continue in the Fichtelberg area.
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Enrichment Data: The current weather forecast and warnings for the Fichtelberg area in Saxony regarding squalls, heavy rain, and gale-force winds were not provided in the sources. For accurate and up-to-date weather information, you should consult a reliable weather service like the German Meteorological Service (Deutscher Wetterdienst) or a local news outlet.
