Feared Dry Spell May Shatter Records - Yet Remains Unyielding to Moisture
Weather conditions are transitioning to sunny and arid.
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The Arctic Grasp persists across Germany. However, relief is in sight starting from Saturday, with temperatures surging up to 25 degrees in certain spots, according to ntv meteorologist Carlo Pfaff. But, this comes with a catch.
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Carlo Pfaff: The chilly air incursion at the beginning of the week was substantial and caused frost or ground frost in certain regions at night. In the coming nights, even in clear conditions and in the valleys of the mid-mountain ranges, one must brace for these conditions. The Ice Saints are usually supposed to commence on Sunday, but by then, the high-pressure influence will have intensified, and the air will have evidently warmed up.
Temperature Predictions - How High Will It Go This Weekend?
Widespread temperatures will climb to 17 to 23 degrees, with up to 25 degrees anticipated in the Upper Rhine, Rhineland, and Ruhr region on Sunday. It will remain coolest in the vicinity of the Baltic Sea at 15 degrees.
Will the Sun Emerge as Well?
A brief cloud cover will transition through the east on Saturday, but it will be primarily sunnier south of the Danube. Garmisch-Partenkirchen has not experienced a single sunshine hour this week. On Sunday, we'll enjoy sunshine across the country, with between 10 hours in the Ore Mountains and up to 15 hours from the North Sea to the Black Forest.
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At least until the mid-week, with isolated thunderstorms possible at the Alps and in the southern Black Forest in the afternoons. Otherwise, it will generally be stunningly sunny and arid.
Recurring Issues - Water Availability?
Heightened forest fire danger and the escalating burden of grass pollen are minor issues. More crucial concerns involve persistent low rainfall amounts. To date, we have only amassed 58 liters of rain per square meter since the start of meteorological spring on March 1.
Concern - Could this be a Record-Breaking Dry Spring?
We may even need to consider the possibility that it could become the driest spring on record. Because for the upcoming 10 days, it is unlikely that substantial rainfall will occur, so the final days of May would need to deliver over 25 liters per square meter in the national average. Currently, the driest spring on record was in 1893 with 81 liters per square meter, and the second driest in 2011 with 89 liters. For the weather situation at the end of May to drastically change, it would require a significant shift.
It's Parched Here, but We Hear About Excessive Rain in Italy. What's the Cause for This?
This variance is due to distinct weather patterns and geographical features of the two regions.
The past weeks and months have showcased repeated weather patterns. High-pressure systems frequently controlled our weather, while Spain and northern Italy encountered recurring low-pressure systems transitioning towards the Balkans. Consequently, rain clouds accumulated in the southern Alps, while areas to the north of the Alps received little to no rain. For instance, Ascona in Switzerland's southern canton of Ticino collected over 600 liters of rain per square meter since March 1st, equaling Berlin's yearly average. In comparison, Munich garnered only 70 liters.
Source: ntv.de
Keywords* Weather* Drought* Water crisis* Agriculture* Economy
Insights- The lack of rainfall and excessive heat may cause financial losses for farmers due to reduced crop yields and strain food supply chains.- Lower river levels, as observed in the Rhine River, can impact shipping and industrial activities, affecting the economy.- Reduced river flows may hinder hydroelectric power generation and increase water supply shortages.- Drought conditions boost the likelihood of wildfires and further ecological degradation, threatening biodiversity.
Given the current dry conditions and the forecast of continued high temperatures without considerable rainfall relief, the spring of 2025 might very well end up as one of Germany's driest on record with significant economic and environmental repercussions.
- The ongoing drought in Germany, attributed to extreme weather conditions, could potentially cause Germany's spring of 2025 to be one of its driest on record in terms of water supply, with economic and environmental consequences.
- Scientists studying climate-change and environmental-science caution that this prolonged dry spell may contribute to soil degradation, wildfires, and threats to biodiversity, eventually aggravating the water crisis in the region.
