Danger of slippery roads in Rhineland-Palatinate: Be careful of snow and ice!

Danger of slippery roads in Rhineland-Palatinate: Be careful of snow and ice!

Rhineland-Palatinate will be affected by a significant weather situation from Saturday evening, January 4th, 2025. Loud News KL Snowfall is expected initially, which will be replaced by freezing rain during the night. This change in weather poses the risk of widespread icy conditions caused by freezing rain, which can make roads and paths dangerous.

The risk of slippery roads and sidewalks is particularly high in the morning and into the afternoon. Motorists are urged to only drive with winter-appropriate equipment and to avoid unnecessary journeys. It is also advised to minimize spending time outdoors to avoid falls. Current information and warnings can be found on the German Weather Service (DWD) website.

Weather developments in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland

Additionally also warned The Rhine Palatinate from black ice in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland on Sunday night. The initially expected snow is expected to turn into freezing rain in the second half of the night. An official warning of significant slippery conditions applies to the Alzey-Worms district from 3 a.m. to noon.

Rain may freeze across the state as temperatures rise overnight. Highs of 7 to 10 degrees are expected on Sunday with persistent rain. A further increase in temperature is expected on Monday, with highs between 9 and 14 degrees and cloudy skies with occasional rain. Further snowfall is possible at higher altitudes on Tuesday night, followed by cooling. Highs of 4 to 7 degrees are forecast on Tuesday.

– Submitted by West-East media