Snowfall Brings White Christmas to Parts of Germany While Most Regions Stay Mild and Gray

Southern and mountainous areas experience snow, but warmer air is expected to melt it quickly as mild weather dominates elsewhere.

Significant snowfall is reported in the Alps and some German mountain regions, with up to 15 centimeters expected in areas like the Bavarian Alps and the Thüringer Wald.
Many regions, including Hessen, Rheinland-Pfalz, and Nordrhein-Westfalen, are experiencing mild and gray weather with rain and temperatures reaching up to 10°C.
The Deutsche Wetterdienst (DWD) forecasts that warmer air will lead to widespread melting of snow starting from the first Christmas holiday, with limited frost confined to higher altitudes.
Wintersport areas in the Sauerland are benefiting from recent snowfalls, allowing more ski lifts to open for the holiday season despite overall mild conditions.
Heavy snowstorms in parts of Southeast Europe, including Croatia and Bosnia, have caused significant travel disruptions, prompting authorities to advise against unnecessary journeys.