German Weather Service - Slippery snow slows down traffic: next slippery road ahead
Winter weather again tested the patience of many people in Baden-Württemberg from Monday to Tuesday. Rail travelers in the south of the state in particular had to cope with restrictions. Train services were suspended between Lindau in Bavaria and Friedrichshafen, the line from Titisee to Seebrugg in the Black Forest was closed, and at times there were also no trains running between Immendingen (Tuttlingen district) and Singen (Hohentwiel).
There were many accidents on the roads. On the Autobahn 7 near Heidenheim, a hazardous goods truck skidded in slippery snow and overturned during the night. The freeway in the direction of Ulm was completely closed for hours, with a traffic jam up to eleven kilometers long, according to the police. The driver was probably slightly injured and around 80,000 euros worth of damage was caused.
For large parts of the country, there are now signs of easing on the roads. According to the German Weather Service (DWD), it is only expected to snow from around 700 meters until Wednesday evening. According to the information, slippery snow is only to be expected in the mountains at times. Up to 30 centimetres of fresh snow may fall in congested areas of the Black Forest. As it will also be windy to stormy in the Black Forest, snow drifts are also to be expected there.
The rest of Baden-Württemberg will now receive rain. A band of precipitation will cross the state to the east until Wednesday. Caution is advised again in the night to Thursday: Then it will clear up and get cold. According to a DWD spokesperson, widespread freezing rain is to be expected and it could become slippery throughout the country. Thursday is set to be sunny. In the mountains, temperatures are expected to be around freezing point, otherwise between 2 and 4 degrees.
Winter sports enthusiasts in the southwest will be able to pursue their hobby at least up to and including Friday. Until then, the snow cover on the Swabian Alb and in the Black Forest should keep ski lifts and cross-country ski trails open. On Saturday, however, the DWD predicts a thaw with temperatures of 5 degrees at high altitudes and up to 15 degrees on the Rhine. "A lot will melt away", says the spokesperson.
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- Despite the challenging weather conditions, many people in Baden-Württemberg persisted with their journeys, navigating the slippery snow-covered roads.
- The Weather Service warned of an impending slippery slope, as the conditions could worsen and cause further disruption to traffic.
- The weather in Immendingen and Heidenheim was particularly treacherous, requiring extra caution from drivers due to the slippery snow.
- The international train route between Lindau and Friedrichshafen was temporarily closed due to the slippery conditions, causing delays for travelers.
- Tuttlingen and Stuttgart also experienced disruptions to their transport systems as the slippery snow made roads and rail tracks hazardous.
- The Black Forest region, famous for its mountainous terrain, was expected to receive up to 30 centimeters of fresh snow, further exacerbating the slippery snow problem.
- The German Weather Service (DWD) advised caution during the night on Thursday, as widespread freezing rain was predicted, making roads even more slippery.
- The traffic situation in Ulm was particularly concerning, with a traffic jam reaching eleven kilometers due to an accident involving a hazardous goods truck on the slippery snow-covered Autobahn 7.
Source: www.stern.de
