Feb 24 • 08:11 UTC 🇩🇪 Germany SZ

Weather in Bavaria: Flooding, Avalanche Danger - But Spring is Coming Soon

Bavaria faces significant weather challenges including pronounced rainfall and avalanche risks as temperatures begin to rise ushering in spring.

In Bavaria, this week started off gloomy with persistent rain, yet the arrival of spring is anticipated soon. The German Weather Service (DWD) has forecast ample rain across North and South Bavaria on Tuesday, with temperatures rising to about 15 degrees Celsius in regions such as Untermain and Lake Constance. This shift in weather brings not only warmer temperatures but also the expected repercussions associated with rapid snowmelt.

Warnings are in place from the DWD, particularly in the Alpine foothills and eastern Alps, where heavy and continuous rainfall may lead to local storms. Regions including the Chiemgau and Berchtesgaden Alps are predicted to receive between 60 and 80 liters of rain per square meter within 36 hours. Additionally, mid-elevation areas in the Alps could experience strong gusts of wind, ranging from 80 to 100 kilometers per hour, compounding the impact of the weather.

As conditions vary from Aschaffenburg to Berchtesgaden, local news outlets, like SZ Bayern, are actively providing updates on the evolving weather situation. This weather event highlights the precarious balance between seasonal transitions in Bavaria, drawing attention to both the immediate safety concerns from flooding and avalanches and the anticipated warmer days ahead as spring approaches.

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