Flake swirls instead of spring fever: According to the German Weather Service, a depression will bring snow overnight in several regions of Germany. There is no sign of a change in the weather yet.
Polar air will cause wintry weather in April in Germany in the coming days. After heavy snowfall on Saturday night in the Thuringian Forest and in the western Ore Mountains, with 20 centimeters of fresh snow in places, swirling flakes are also expected in other regions. This was announced by the German Weather Service (DWD) in Offenbach.
Deep “Annina” brings cold air to Germany
A low called “Annina” is responsible for the winter weather. This is currently over Poland and is bringing cold air to Germany. On Sunday night, meteorologists expect some heavy snowfall, especially from the Sauerland via northern Hesse to the Thuringian Forest. According to the DWD, a thin blanket of snow could also form at low altitudes. Above 400 to 600 meters there is more than 15 centimeters of fresh snow.
Sunday will initially bring sleet and sleet showers, especially in the south, and heavy snowfall is likely to begin in the Alps and in the foothills of the Alps in the evening. “Winter is making another late guest appearance,” said meteorologist Christian Herold.
Unseasonably cold weather
According to the DWD, the weather, which is unusually cold for this time of year, is not expected to change in the coming week. Although the rainfall is decreasing, night frost could occur across Germany. This, in turn, could damage the already well-advanced vegetation, the DWD said.
Although a rough trend towards the end of the month shows a gradual warming, there is currently no sign of a stable high with sun and high temperatures.