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Weathermen warn of snowy weekend ahead

Although November has been relatively warm and dry so far, the weekend is likely to see snow at the lowest altitudes yet this winter.

Published: 19 November 2015 16:30 CET
Weathermen warn of snowy weekend ahead
A hiker in the Taunus mountain range (Hesse) on a snowy day in mid-October. Photo: DPA

Meteorologists at the German Weather Service (DWD) say that Friday will see rain and showers across Germany, especially in the south, with temperatures falling by a few degrees and stormy gusts of wind.

But after a cold Friday night, Saturday will bring temperatures of between 3C and 10C, with showers across north Germany and snow in the high mountains.

By the evening, the snowfall will have reached areas as low as 300 metres above sea level.

The German Weather Service (DWD) forecast for the coming weekend. Image: DWD

Overnight, the lowlands could see snow of their own as temperatures drop as far as -4C.

The most mountainous areas of southern Germany could see snow drifts and ice will likely form on paths and roads nationwide.

Temperatures will only recover to between 2C and 6C during the day on Sunday, with ongoing rain, snow and hail showers in the south but occasional glimpses of sun in the north.

So wrap up warm and get your grippy boots on – this is where winter really kicks in!

SEE ALSO: Insider knowledge to survive the German winter

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WEATHER

More rain forecast as storms hit western Germany

Severe storms and heavy rain affected parts of Germany on Thursday, creating disruptions. More rain is forecast on Friday but weather warnings have been lifted.

Published: 3 May 2024 09:53 CEST
More rain forecast as storms hit western Germany

Major storms hit western Germany on Thursday, causing travel disruption and flooding. 

In parts of Baden-Württemberg, streets were flooded and rivers swelled. Bisingen, southwest of Tübingen, was particularly hard hit, with cellars and streets plunged under water.

Police said there was also traffic disruption. In Baden-Württemberg’s state capital Stuttgart, severe storms and lightning caused issues and some roads were closed.

A lightning strike in the Sigmaringen area resulted in a broken signal box on the railway line. According to Deutsche Bahn, no train journeys were possible in the region in the early evening with several delays and cancellations.

Other states were also affected.

There were around 300 relief operations in the Ahrweiler district in Rhineland-Palatinate, which was hit by the 2021 deadly flood disaster.

Police said no-on was injured, although basements and streets were flooded. The water levels of the Ahr were being closely monitored.

Emergency services in Bisingen on Thursday.

Emergency services in Bisingen on Thursday. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Silas Stein

In Trier, too, streets were flooded after heavy rain and there were hailstorms. The Koblenz police headquarters reported fallen trees. Significant property damage due to full cellars and flooded streets was also reported in some areas. 

Heavy showers also fell in Hesse, accompanied by thunder storms. In Frankfurt, according to the fire department, the heavy rain caused water to enter the Bethanien Hospital and even reach the intensive care unit of the clinic.

“We were able to contain the damage relatively quickly and prevent it from spreading,” said fire department spokesman Thorben Schemmel, adding that no patients were affected.

In Rhineland-Palatinate, the Eifel region was particularly affected, with reports of flooded streets after heavy rain and hailstorms.

North Rhine-Westphalia also saw storms late in the afternoon on Thursday. 

The German Weather Service (DWD) said it expected some heavy rain and hail in parts of the country on Friday – particularly in the west – and at the weekend but warnings of severe weather have been lifted. 

The DWD said there could still be one or two strong thunderstorms in the northeast on Friday. However, it will be a significantly quieter day compared to Thursday. Temperatures of up to 25C can be expected.

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