Germany: Biting cold, snow showers on tap this week

The coldest air of the season so far will descend on Germany this week, setting the stage for low-elevation snowfall.

Winter coats will be needed throughout the entire country this week as high temperatures tumble several degrees below normal by Thursday and Friday.

Normal high temperatures across Germany in late November range from 5-6 C (41-42 F).

Tuesday will be the mildest of the next several days, with high temperatures near normal across the country.

By Friday afternoon, temperatures will only be able to climb to 1-3 C (34-38 F) across much of Germany, with some locations struggling to reach 0 C (32 F).

“Limited sunshine and occasional gusty winds this week will also make it feel even colder,” said AccuWeather Meteorologist Faith Eherts.

Lowering temperatures each day this week will also allow for snow to fall for the first time in many locations.

Locations from Frankfurt to Stuttgart, Nuremberg and Munich will be at the highest risk for accumulating snowfall.

A few snowflakes are also possible from Cologne and Hamburg to Berlin, with the best chance for accumulation during the overnight hours as temperatures fall close to or just below freezing.

“Cities, for the most part, will only see a coating of snowfall at any given time, but could have significant travel disruption due to slippery roadways,” added Eherts.

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