Germany Faces Widespread Glättegefahr as Warmfront Brings Freezing Rain

The German Weather Service warns of dangerous icy conditions across northern and central regions due to freezing rain on cold surfaces.

A Warmfront moving southward is expected to cause freezing rain on cold surfaces, leading to widespread Glättegefahr (icy conditions) on roads and pathways.
Regions most at risk include southern Schleswig-Holstein, northern Saxony-Anhalt, Hamburg, Bremen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and parts of Brandenburg and Lower Saxony.
The German Weather Service (DWD) advises caution for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, recommending limited outdoor activity during peak icy conditions, especially early Tuesday morning.
Temperatures are expected to rise slightly throughout Tuesday, reducing the risk of icy conditions by the afternoon, though some areas in central and eastern Germany may still experience hazards.
Schools in affected areas remain open, but students unable to attend due to weather conditions will be excused, as per regional guidelines.