Snow chaos in the Harz: 25 cm of fresh snow and hurricane gusts take a standstill!

Snow chaos in the Harz: 25 cm of fresh snow and hurricane gusts take a standstill!

Winter shows itself in the resin of its rough side! Snow falls again in Stiege, Schierke and Harzgerode, while Wittenberg has to struggle with snow. The German Weather Service warns of dangerous hurricane gusts in the Oberharz. The Harz narrow -gauge railways have taken drastic measures: train traffic on the chunks is completely set! Travelers have to prepare for uncomfortable circumstances, because the connection between Schierke and the summit remains closed today. But don't panic - the trains roll in the rest of the route network.

The winter conditions also have the streets in the Harz firmly under control. The police closed the federal road 244 between Büchenberg and Elbingerode because the road is extremely smooth. Drivers on Autobahn 7 near Bad Fallingbostel in Lower Saxony were surprised by violent snowfalls on Tuesday morning. Some of them who were still traveling with summer tires stopped on the hard shoulder as a precaution - a dangerous undertaking!

Snow chaos in the resin: 25 centimeters on the chunk!

on the Brocken the snow piles up to an incredible 25 centimeter! Winter conditions not only make train traffic impossible, but also bring the streets to a standstill. The warnings of the German Weather Service are to be taken seriously - hurricane gusts and smooth roads demand the highest caution. If you dare to be in the Harz, you should be well prepared and keep an eye on the current weather reports!