Germany Faces Cooler, Rainier Weather After Spring-like Start to March

Regions across Germany brace for a drop in temperatures, increased rainfall, and potential snow in higher elevations as a cold front moves in.

The Deutsche Wetterdienst (DWD) forecasts a significant shift to cooler and wetter weather across Germany, with temperatures dropping to single digits in many areas.
Rain, thunderstorms, and occasional snow in mountainous regions are expected, with glattegefahr (slippery conditions) likely in higher altitudes and during nighttime hours.
Saharan dust in the atmosphere is creating a milky haze, though it is not expected to have any health or ground-level impacts.
The recent dry and warm conditions have contributed to an increased risk of forest fires, with experts urging caution as the official wildfire season begins.
Milder daytime temperatures may return next week, but current forecasts suggest that the abrupt weather change will dominate in the short term.