Poland and Germany are preparing for a large winter storm, which will bring exceptionally hard weather conditions, and snow will surprise not only drivers, but besides tourists and winter lovers. This phenomenon, referred to by meteorologists as ‘great snow roller’, will have a strong impact on the full region, especially on the confederate and western parts of Germany, where it will fall up to 20 cm of fresh snow. erstwhile it hits Poland and how long it will last, it depends on the dynamics of the upcoming weather fronts.
A mighty winter attack
It all started in Thursday evening, January 2, 2025When is that? Cold polar air masses They collided with a humid front of warm air from the west. This phenomenon created perfect conditions for the formation of strong snow stormwhich is now passing through Germany. Meteorologists from the Service wetter.net they explain that the temperature difference between the 2 air masses caused the rainfall in the higher mountain areas to rapidly turn into snow.
Winter conditions and road hazards
Although this phenomenon may be attractive to winter lovers, driver should be full ready for slippery roadswhich will become dangerous at a fast pace. The first accidents and collisions on the roads are only a substance of time, especially in mountainous areas. Snow will rain intensely, creating white coverwhich will only last a fewer hours in many places. In higher parts of mountains, specified as Schwarzwald, you can anticipate even 10°C, which will origin fast melting of snow during the day.
Alerts in Poland: Winter enters the country
With the storm coming, Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) released weather alerts for parts of Poland. Southern regions country, especially Malopolska, Silesia and PodcarpathiesThey can anticipate heavy snowfall And a strong wind. On roads in these areas, hard driving conditions are expected, including slippery surfaces and limited visibility.
Alerts besides apply in the central part of Poland, where snow will rain for respective hours, and in any places may happen local sinks. W Greater Poland and With a boat expected heavy rainfall passing into the snow, which increases the hazard Snow mud.
Forecasts for the coming days
According to forecasts, the strongest snowfall will happen in the western and confederate German regions. The top hazard occurs in the following Länder:
- Saarland
- Rhineland-Palatinate
- Hessen
- Thuringia
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- Saxony
W Bavaria snow began to rain on Thursday and forecasts indicate further developments until Sunday, January 5, 2025. In any places precipitation may be even 20 cm fresh snow.
Moisture and hazard of flooding
Unfortunately, winter won't last long. On Sunday, January 5th, the Germans will arrive warmer air masswhich will gradually rise the temperature. In the higher parts of the mountains, this may mean temperature increase up to 10°C, which in turn will origin snow melting. In many places snow will start to change into wet snow and Snow mudwhich will increase the hazard local subsoil.
In addition, as a consequence of intense rainfall, it may happen flooding of streets and areas below, which besides poses a threat to people moving around cities.
Changing Forecasts
Although the projections are beautiful specific, weather models, specified as the GFS and ECMWF, indicate different scenarios for developments. Meteorologist Dominik Jung stresses that the weather phenomenon is very dynamic and can change from hr to hour. Therefore, the forecasts for the coming days carry a large amount of uncertainty.
We're waiting for an intensification.
One thing is certain: upcoming weekend in Poland and Germany, it will be full of excitement, both for winter aura lovers and drivers who gotta deal with hard conditions on the roads. Expected snowfall, low temperatures and hazard local subsoil make it worthwhile to take peculiar care during this period.
How do you prepare for the coming winter storm?
- Drivers should remember to replace tyres for winter, check the method condition of the car and prepare it for hard conditions.
- Lovers of winter sports can number on large conditions in the mountains, but remember that snowfall can make it hard to access popular resorts.
- Homeowners make certain that the roofs are cleaned with snow lying behind and the gutters are clear to avoid flooding with melting water.
Preparation for upcoming weather changes can aid minimize the negative effects of this winter phenomenon. Although it will be an breathtaking time for many, it is worth to be careful and keep track of weather forecasts.
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