BR meteorologist Michael Sachweh expects 20 to 40 centimeters of fresh snow in the Alps by Monday morning. In the foothills of the Alps, however, significantly less snow has fallen than forecast – in Munich, for example, it was around five centimeters. Sachweh says that there would be a maximum of two or three centimeters on top.
According to the German Weather Service DWD, up to ten centimeters of snow is expected in the Bavarian Forest and up to five centimeters in the Franconian Alb. The DWD also warns of slippery conditions caused by snow and slush in some areas.
Dangerous drop in temperature
According to the DWD, the snowfall will slowly decrease over the course of the day on Monday. It will remain very cloudy in many places, but it will be sunny in northern Bavaria. On Tuesday, people in Bavaria can look forward to lots of sun, with the exception of those near the Alps. The sun is expected to stay until Saturday, according to BR meteorologist Michael Sachweh.
However, the temperatures are literally plummeting, especially the “perceived temperatures”. The freshening wind plays an important role. On Sunday morning it was zero to minus four degrees. On Monday it will be minus 7 to minus 15 and on Tuesday morning it could be minus 13 to 18 degrees at the bus stop, at the train station or on the way to the car.
Frostbite depends on “perceived temperatures”.
The “perceived temperatures” are also a significant factor in possible frostbite. The stronger the wind blows, the deeper the cold can penetrate the skin, explains the BR meteorologist.
It should get a little warmer again in the middle of the week. At least during the day the temperatures are around zero degrees or slightly above. However, moderate to severe frosts are expected overnight until Saturday.
Seriously injured person on the A7 near Bad Grönenbach
It remained comparatively quiet on the roads in the Free State on Sunday night. According to the police, on Autobahn 7 near Bad Grönenbach (Unterallgäu district), a 39-year-old allegedly caused an accident on the slippery road due to excessive speed, in which he was seriously injured. Otherwise there were no major weather-related incidents and the situation remained relaxed, the Bavarian police headquarters announced this morning.
The flood situation in Bavaria continues to ease
The flood situation in Bavaria continues to ease. The water levels also fell on Sunday, as the Bavarian State Office for the Environment announced. The Flood Intelligence Service (HND) warned of flooding for built-up areas in three northern counties. The HND gave the all-clear for several districts. The State Office for the Environment also initially reported a low risk of avalanches in southern Bavaria on Sunday. However, as the day progresses, the danger of avalanches will increase significantly in high altitudes.
The situation in Lower Saxony remains critical
In Lower Saxony, the flood situation remains tense in many regions. Of the 97 water levels nationwide, 23 had still reached or exceeded the highest reporting level, said Oliver Rickwärtz, spokesman for the Ministry of the Interior in Hanover, on Sunday. The water levels are mostly unchanged. According to the spokesman, they are sinking slightly in places, but the drainage is slow and the water is still pressing on the dikes. You need perseverance, said the spokesman.
Less rainfall in the coming days
According to the Interior Ministry, thousands of helpers are still working in the flood areas between the Harz and the North Sea. In the south of Lower Saxony, sandbags are being collected and transported away again, Rickwärtz reported. It is positive that not so much precipitation is expected in the coming days.