Slippery roads, canceled flights - snow chaos paralyzes Bavaria

Winter in the south - Slippery roads, canceled flights - snow chaos paralyzes Bavaria

The south of Germany is still groaning under the heavy snowfall at the weekend. Air travelers and commuters in southern Bavaria still have to be prepared for cancellations and delays.

Munich Airport resumed operations at 12 noon on Tuesday and air traffic is now expected to gradually resume. However, passengers in Munich must still expect "massive restrictions", according to the information provided. Around 100 of the 770 take-offs and landings originally planned for Tuesday are still expected in the afternoon, said the spokesperson.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) also said that the effects on rail traffic would continue to be felt over the next few days. Travelers were asked to postpone non-essential journeys until 6 December.

German weather service warns of black ice

Traffic has been flowing again on the roads since Sunday afternoon. However, there was a lot of snow, especially on side roads, and the masses of snow on the sides of the roads often made it difficult to get out of the way. "It has calmed down. The roads are still icy and snowy, but there's nothing wild on the roads," said a police spokesperson in Upper Bavaria on Tuesday night. In other parts of Germany, too, it was largely quiet on the roads on Tuesday night. "People seem to have gotten used to the conditions," said a spokeswoman for the situation center in Schleswig-Holstein.

But even if it gets a little milder, the German Weather Service (DWD) is still warning of possible black ice in many places in the coming days. "As far as icy conditions are concerned, many parts of Germany - with the exception of the west - are still in the danger zone," said a DWD meteorologist on Tuesday night. While predicted precipitation from a low pressure system would fall as snow, especially in the north and east due to the still cold temperatures, there could also be freezing rain in Bavaria and parts of central Germany.

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1. Despite the resumption of operations at Munich Airport, Lufthansa passengers should still be wary of "massive restrictions" due to the ongoing snow chaos in Bavaria.
2. The German Press Agency reported that commuters in Munich are still grappling with the risk of slipperiness on roads, further exacerbating the challenges of daily travel.
3. The weekend's heavy snowfall has disrupted air traffic across Germany, with cancellations and delays continuing to impact flights originating from Munich Airport.
4. As Bavaria recovers from the snow chaos, rail services, including those operated by Deutsche Bahn, are expected to operate with restrictions until at least December 6th.
5. The DWD meteorologist warned that even with a milder forecast, black ice and potential freezing rain would pose a risk in Bavaria and several central German regions in the coming days.
6. Passengers traveling from Munich Airport during this winter season should be prepared for possible commuting disruptions due to the lingering impact of snow chaos and the danger of icy roads.
7. Germany's south, including Bavaria, is still dealing with the aftermath of the snowfall, with commuters, travelers, and local residents required to adjust their plans and expectations in light of the ongoing winter weather conditions.

Source: www.stern.de