Snow surprise for Christmas Eve: White Christmas in the Upper Palatinate!

Snow surprise for Christmas Eve: White Christmas in the Upper Palatinate!

On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, the cold season brings surprising winter weather for many. Fresh snow is expected in Bavaria, especially in the Upper Palatinate. According to the German Weather Service (DWD) forecast, there will be snowfall overnight that will last until the morning hours. The snow is expected to fall particularly heavily in regions around Regensburg and the small Arber. The temperatures are around freezing point, which could make road conditions dangerous Mercury reported.

Smoothness and white sausages

Drivers can expect slippery roads everywhere in Bavaria. This danger occurs particularly due to freezing wet conditions at night and in the morning, as meteorologists warn. Even if the morning hours are still snowy, the weather changes as the day progresses. It is more likely to rain at low altitudes, reducing the chances of a white Christmas there. With maximum temperatures of up to five degrees on the Lower Main, the delicate snow often doesn't last long. However, at higher altitudes, above 800 meters, it remains frosty, which improves the conditions for skiers, as it snows heavily in the Northern Alps BR.

The greatest rainfall is expected particularly in the Allgäu region, but things are not looking bad for the Christmas miracle in Munich either. The conditions for winter sports enthusiasts are ideal: the mountains already have a considerable amount of snow and the ski lifts are in operation. However, anyone heading into the mountains should be careful, as the risk of avalanches increases due to the fresh snow and strong winds.