Weather in Germany
Now winter is coming back – see live where it’s snowing here
So far, the ski areas in particular, such as Willingen in Hesse, have suffered from too little snow. That should change from next week.
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After it was quite mild over Christmas and New Year’s Eve, it is now getting significantly colder again. At the start of the week, the onset of winter is announced. See where it’s supposed to snow here.
Just in time for World Snow Day on January 15th, winter is once again on the horizon in Germany. “The approaching cold air is finally causing winter feelings again,” said a spokeswoman for the German Weather Service (DWD) in Offenbach on Sunday. Due to the cold air, the snow line will continue to fall in the coming days.
After mild temperatures and uncomfortable weather for a long time, winter is coming back at the start of the week. On Monday there will already be snow above 300 to 400 meters. “Especially in the Eifel, in the Hunsrück and in the Sauerland, there can be 10 to 15 centimeters of fresh snow, maybe even more in some cases,” said the spokeswoman.
Weather in Germany: In addition to snow, there is also storm and rain
Rain will move in from the west, while the south and south-east will remain dry. In the west and in the middle, strong to stormy gusts are expected, in the southwest and in the mountains even gusts of wind. With temperatures between three and ten degrees, it is colder than in the past few days.
According to the DWD, it can loosen up in the middle and in the north on Tuesday, with snow, rain or sleet to be expected locally. The temperatures reach one to six degrees.
Meteorologists expect snow south of the Danube on Wednesday. Otherwise the weather will be cloudy and gray. Only in the north could the sun occasionally peek through.
According to the DWD, especially at night and in the early hours, there is a risk of ice again, not only due to snow. At negative minimum temperatures, the roads and sidewalks can also become slippery in places due to freezing wetness or frost formation.
Live Map: See where it’s raining or snowing in Germany
The interactive map below shows where in Germany it is raining or snowing at the moment. In addition, you can use the timeline at the bottom of the graphic to call up the forecast for a later point in time. At the top right, the displayed level can also be switched to rain or snow, for example.
The service is provided by Windy.com. The makers use the model from the “European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts” for their representations and forecasts. There are also current warnings about severe weather conditions German Weather Service.
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Sources: DWDDPA