White Christmas Unlikely for Most of Germany in 2024

Meteorologists predict limited snowfall confined to higher altitudes in the south and southeast, as milder winters become the norm due to climate change.

• The German Weather Service (DWD) forecasts unseasonably mild and wet weather across most of Germany leading up to Christmas, with temperatures ranging from 2 to 14 degrees Celsius.
• Snowfall is expected mainly in higher altitudes, such as the Alps and some southeastern mountain regions, where it may persist through the holiday period.
• Climate studies reveal that Germany has lost 18 frost days per winter over the past decade, with white Christmases becoming increasingly rare due to global warming.
• In 2024, snowfall probabilities for Christmas are as low as 1-2% in cities like Berlin and Hamburg, while southern mountainous regions have up to a 20% chance of snow cover.
• Experts warn that milder winters not only reduce snowfall but also disrupt ecosystems, water supplies, and agriculture, with broader implications for human health and biodiversity.

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