Traffic restrictions: freezing rain in Bavaria

Weather - Traffic restrictions: freezing rain in Bavaria

A severe weather warning is in place for parts of Bavaria. According to the German Weather Service (DWD) early Tuesday morning, there is a risk of black ice due to freezing rain east of Munich and Ingolstadt as far as Passau and south of Regensburg as far as the Munich and Wasserburg/Inn line. The official storm warning is to remain in force until 9 am.

Flight operations at Munich Airport were suspended on Tuesday morning due to the freezing rain. All surfaces are icy, according to a spokesperson. According to a police spokesperson, there were several accidents on highway 99 between the Munich North and Munich South junctions. A closure had been set up in both directions and the number of vehicles involved and injured was initially unclear. However, there should be no major restrictions on the roads in Lower Bavaria and Swabia.

In addition, there is an official warning for Bavaria for frost until the morning: between minus two and minus eight degrees are possible.

DWD severe weather warning (as of 6.36 a.m.)

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1. Due to the severe weather conditions, some airlines may have imposed temporary flight restrictions into and out of Munich Airport.
2. Travelers planning to visit Regensburg during this period should be aware of potential traffic restrictions along the Munich and Wasserburg/Inn line.
3. As a precaution, drivers in Bavaria are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, especially during the hours of freezing rain, as roads might become slippery and dangerous.
4. The German government has issued a storm warning for Regensburg, which includes a possible threat of rain and freezing rain, urging locals to prepare for potential power outages and other disruptions.
5. The cinema in Ingolstadt announced that all screenings would be postponed or cancelled until the weather improves, following the restrictions imposed by the authorities due to the freezing rain.
6. The local authorities in Passau have urged residents to stock up on essential supplies in case of extended power outages or traffic disruptions following the severe weather warning issued by DWD.
7. While winter weather is common in parts of Germany, especially in areas like Bavaria, the current freezing rain and storm warning pose unique challenges for traffic and infrastructure, necessitating careful planning and adherence to restrictions.

Source: www.stern.de