Frost, Snow, and Partly Stormy Wind Forecast - Western Mecklenburg-Vorpommern battles extreme cold and icy hazards this week
Western Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is bracing for severe winter weather this week. Forecasters warn of heavy snow, icy roads, and bitterly low temperature drops by Friday. The cold snap has already caused disruptions, including a heating outage in Greifswald and closures at local facilities.
On Wednesday, a heating failure left homes, schools, and a daycare centre in Greifswald without warmth. The issue came as temperatures across the region hovered well below freezing. By Thursday, forecasts showed increasing cloud cover and light snow in the west, with daytime highs struggling to reach 0°C.
The Volksstadion in Greifswald has since closed due to icy surfaces, raising concerns over slip hazards. Meanwhile, transport operators have issued warnings about possible delays on rural roads as snow and ice build up. At Schwerin Zoo, animals are reacting differently to the temperature. Siberian tigers and red pandas remain active in the freezing conditions, well-adapted to low temperatures. Others, like lowland tapirs and capybaras, are spending more time in heated barns and indoor enclosures. Schools in the region will stay open despite the hazards, leaving administrators to manage safety logistics. Overnight lows are expected to drop further, reaching between -5°C and -9°C by Friday.
The region faces ongoing challenges as the cold snap continues. Transport delays, facility closures, and extreme temperatures will likely persist through the weekend. Residents and authorities are preparing for further disruptions as the weather worsens.
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