Snow chaos ahead: Heavy snowfalls hit NRW on Thursday!

On January 7, 2025, meteorologists announced an intense weather situation for Germany. According to the forecasts of LocalPlus Heavy snowfall can be expected between Wednesday evening and Thursday, especially in the south of North Rhine-Westphalia. A few centimeters of fresh snow is expected, especially in mountainous areas, while the snow cover may also increase at lower altitudes.

Rainfall and stormy winds can be observed on the milder side of the air mass boundary, which is responsible for a lot of snow this Thursday. The meteorologists at the German Weather Service are predicting heavy snowfall for Thursday, which will spread from North Rhine-Westphalia to northern Brandenburg. More than 10 centimeters of fresh snow is possible within 12 hours.

Weather conditions and impacts

The Weather.com The weather situation describes that a storm over southern Scandinavia is bringing moderately cold sea air to Germany. While the northern regions of Germany will remain partly dry and experience a few hours of sunshine, meteorologists expect widespread precipitation in the form of rain and snow in the central and southern countries. It is also reported for Thursday that heavy snowfall is expected in the center of the country, with areas in southern North Rhine-Westphalia and northern Rhineland-Palatinate also being affected.

There is a risk of slippery conditions at higher altitudes, while the north and northwest will remain mostly dry. The temperatures vary greatly, from 0 degrees in the northern and western low mountain ranges to 14 degrees in Breisgau. Strong winds, including local squalls, are expected, particularly in the south and southwest. For the coming weekend, the forecast calls for frosty nights and decreasing snow showers.