In the mountains, people can continue to prepare for winter weather. From the afternoon onwards, the German Weather Service (DWD) is warning of heavy snowfall, especially in southern Germany, which could last into the night. The DWD expects stormy gusts or squalls in some high areas.
It will also remain wintry in the rest of the country with possible snowfall and warnings of slippery conditions due to slush and freezing wet conditions. On the coasts and in the northwest there will be showers as well as short thunderstorms with sleet.
“Danger to life and limb” in Baden-Württemberg
The DWD has for the administrative districts of Baden-Württemberg Freiburg and Tübingen A severe weather warning was issued due to heavy snowfall. From early afternoon to early Friday morning there could be a “danger to life and limb” in the areas due to a dense, high blanket of snow. Mobility could be restricted and traffic routes could be blocked. It will also be “widely smooth”.
Polar sea air reaches Baden-Württemberg with a northwesterly current. In the afternoon, a low pressure area will spread from France, particularly to the southern regions. From the afternoon until the night of Friday there will be southern half Widespread snowfall of five to 15 centimeters of fresh snow is expected, in Southern Black Forest up to 30 centimeters.
Storm warning for Bavaria
Also for that Allgäu and parts of Upper Bavaria A severe weather warning is in effect from the afternoon due to expected heavy snowfall. The DWD said that snow amounts of between 15 and 25 centimeters were possible in the regions until Friday morning due to the influence of polar cold air and a low from the south. Danger can therefore arise from slippery roads, blocked roads and paths and limited visibility.
Also for them Munich region The DWD warned of slippery conditions, limited visibility and traffic disruptions due to expected snow amounts of up to 15 centimeters. North of the Danube, on the other hand, only isolated slippery conditions due to freezing water are to be expected.
According to the DWD, the snowfall is expected to subside in the Alps by midday on Friday. Snow showers are expected again from the northwest in the evening. There could also be the last snow showers in eastern Bavaria on Saturday, after which longer sunny periods are possible – before it gets significantly milder on Sunday, with maximum temperatures of up to twelve degrees in the Allgäu.