The rapid temperature drop in Germany illustrates the volatility of weather patterns as winter approaches, with significant implications for daily life and activities.
In Italy, the combination of precipitation and dropping temperatures highlights the diverse weather challenges faced across Europe, particularly as winter begins.
Following the cold snap in Germany, milder air masses are expected to return early next week, potentially bringing temperatures back up to 10°C.
In Italy, while the weekend will see significant weather disturbances, the North may experience a brief period of stable weather before the next system arrives.
Germany is experiencing a significant drop in temperatures, with forecasts indicating a shift from recent spring-like conditions of over 22°C to winter-like lows of -10°C in some areas. Meteorologist Dominik Jung from wetter.net highlights that this change is due to the influx of extremely cold air masses, resulting in a temperature drop of approximately 30 degrees Celsius within just a few days. Frost is expected across the country, particularly at night, with the coldest conditions anticipated near the Alps. Meanwhile, the weather in Italy is also deteriorating, with increasing precipitation and thunderstorms, particularly in the Adriatic regions and the South. Snowfall is expected in higher elevations, with temperatures dropping by up to 10°C, especially in the Center-South regions. The weekend will see the most significant weather disturbances, while the North is predicted to remain stable and sunnier.