Winter onset in Kassel: snow, frost and smoothness until Thursday!

Winter onset in Kassel: snow, frost and smoothness until Thursday!

A winter slump causes excitement in northern Hesse! The German Weather Service (DWD) has published alarming warnings of snow, frost and smoothness that apply until Thursday morning. In Kassel and the surrounding counties, there are dangerous conditions that drivers and pedestrians should be on alert.

The weather Situation is tense: from Wednesday morning, continued snowfall will be expected, especially in higher locations. The DWD warns of smoothness until 10 a.m. and frost until 12 p.m., especially above 400 meters. In the affected regions, including the city and district of Kassel and Waldeck-Frankenberg, the amount of up to 10 centimeters is expected. The temperatures could even fall up to -7 degrees in the nights, which further tightens the situation.

danger from floods and gusts of wind

Not only snow and frost worry: After the heavy rains of the past few days, there is also a risk of floods. In several counties, including Fulda and Darmstadt-Dieburg, the water levels have already exceeded the first registration level. The meteorologists warn that in the next two weeks up to 200 liters of precipitation could fall, which could make the rivers step over the shores.

In addition to the winter conditions, there are also warnings of strong gusts of wind. In the region, gusts of gusts threaten at speeds of up to 89 km/h, which can uproot the trees and damage roofs. Drivers should be particularly careful because a tree has already fallen on a road and a car damaged. The weather experts advise you to close windows and doors and to secure outdoor objects.