The start of winter!: Polar Express brings 20 centimeters of snow | News

Everyone wants snow. When will the time finally come? Germany slowly began to cool down. The weather is getting colder. On weekends the temperature will drop drastically.

But that was predictable widespread snowfall late. But only for a few days. Then the color will be white in Germany.

In the north the weather will be slightly cooler on Friday and Saturday at the latest, in the south and in the center it will remain cool at first. They will achieve it on Monday Cold wave then also the Alps.

Graduate meteorologist Jürgen Schmidt from WetterKontor told BILD: “The cold air will take longer to flood all of Germany, as Deep Pepe is still holding out for a long time with cool air. On Monday there will be snow and sleet in some parts of the lowlands. And on the high ground in the low mountains and in the Alps, snow blankets are starting to form.”

There should also be snow in Kahler Asten in North Rhine-Westphalia

Photo: image alliance / Zoonar

Over the next week the weather will get colder, and more numerous Snow. Climatologist Dr. Karsten Brandt of Donnerwetter.de told BILD: “The chances of snowfall are increasing, especially towards the end of next week. On Wednesday the snowfall line is expected to fall to 200 to 400 meters. Some wet flakes may also fall to the bottom.”

After the unusual warmth of November at first So the Polar Express will really pick up speed next week.

This is the likely amount of snow that will fall next Friday (November 21).

According to the weather model, how much snow will fall next Friday (November 21).

Photo: Metmap

The place where the snow lies

Weather expert Brandt told BILD: “Since the ground is still relatively warm, there is most likely nothing left in the city. This is different in the low mountains, where you have to slowly but surely look for sleds in the basement.”

Between Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon, 10 to 20 centimeters of snow will accumulate there. For example in Sauerland, Swabian Alb and Harz. In Bavaria, the color will change to white at a distance of 300 to 400 meters.

Weather expert Schmidt: “The winter definitely coming. In the new week, snow showers and slippery conditions are possible at low elevations. If you don’t already have winter tires on your car, you need to take action this week.”

Check the list for the start of winter

  • Get the sled out of the basement
  • Put on winter tires
  • Add antifreeze to car washer fluid
  • Prepare an ice scraper
  • Choose gloves and hat or buy them quickly
  • Provide a snow shovel
  • Get grit
  • Check heating
  • Think about bird food for birds
  • Check that children’s winter boots still fit