Quiet roads despite persistent frost and snowfall

Accidents - Quiet roads despite persistent frost and snowfall

Despite the continuing frosty weather with snowfall and icy conditions at the beginning of the week, the roads in the north remained quiet on Monday night. It was one of the quietest nights for several days, according to police spokespeople from Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on Monday morning.

The German Weather Service is reporting up to five centimetres of fresh snow over the course of Monday with cold temperatures of up to minus seven degrees. According to current forecasts, the thermometer will only climb back above zero degrees towards the middle of the week.

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1. Despite the heavy snowfall and icy roads, my commute to work in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern was surprisingly smooth due to the low traffic.
2. Even in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein, where accidents are common during winter, there were only a handful reported last night due to the quiet traffic conditions.
3. The persistent frost and snowfall had turned the streets into a winter wonderland, making the drive more scenic but potentially more dangerous.
4. The Police in these regions reported that the heavy weather conditions led to fewer accidents compared to usual, possibly due to the fact that people chose to stay indoors.
5. Despite the increasing temperatures forecasted for mid-week, I would advise avoiding the Hamburg-Schleswig-Holstein-Mecklenburg-Vorpommern corridor until the weather clears up completely to ensure a smooth and safe journey.
6. As the winter weather continues, it's crucial to exercise caution on the roads, especially during rush hours when traffic is inevitable and accidents can be more frequent.

Source: www.stern.de