Central Europe is bracing for severe weather conditions this weekend, including heavy rain, snow, and strong winds. The German Weather Service has issued warnings for East Saxony and the Ore Mountains, where up to 70 liters of rain per square meter is expected. The Alps will see significant snowfall, with the snow line dropping to 1,000 meters. Storm gusts up to 85 km/h are anticipated in the eastern central uplands, with hurricane-force winds at the Fichtelberg. Conversely, the Baltic Sea and Börde region will experience sunny weather.
Bavaria faces particularly intense rain, with forecasts predicting up to 150 liters per square meter in southeastern areas like Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Berchtesgadener Alps. High water levels are expected, with potential for localized flooding. Austria also anticipates heavy rain and strong winds, which could lead to flooding and landslides, especially in the northern and eastern regions.
Tornadoes have been reported along the Adriatic coast in Croatia, while Germany's Elbe River is expected to rise, reaching alert level 1 by Saturday evening. High water warnings are in place for the Spree and Lausitzer Neiße rivers, with Brandenburg issuing alerts for the Elbe, Oder, and Lausitzer Neiße.
In Baden-Württemberg, the first snowfall of the late year has been recorded, though the weather remains unpredictable with alternating snow and sunshine. The region may see warmer temperatures next week. Meanwhile, other parts of Germany and neighboring countries are preparing for possible extreme weather events, including high water levels and potential evacuations.
