Weather - Windy start to the Christmas weekend: Traffic rolls again
After storm "Zoltan" swept across Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on Friday, causing damage to buildings and in some cases considerable traffic disruption, the situation in the state has largely calmed down again. According to spokespersons from the police headquarters in Rostock and Neubrandenburg, the roads were largely open again on Saturday morning. The trees and branches blown down by the storm had been removed.
According to a spokesperson, rail traffic, which had also been affected by the storm, was running again. Regional services were running according to plan and long-distance services were also increasingly getting back on track. However, as expected, long-distance trains are running at very high capacity before the start of the holidays.
According to a port spokesperson in Rostock, ferry services to Denmark and Sweden are also running according to plan again. However, passengers must be prepared for rough crossings. The German Weather Service has issued strong wind warnings for the coasts of the North and Baltic Seas. According to the forecast, wind speeds of up to 90 km/h are expected in gusts. On Friday, peak wind speeds of more than 120 km/h were measured on the islands.
The hope of a white Christmas that briefly flared up in some parts of the country on Saturday night with falling snow showers melted away again with the snowflakes and the onset of rain. The German Weather Service has forecast continued rainy weather with maximum temperatures of three to nine degrees for the coming days. According to the weather service, there could be more snow showers on the Baltic coast and in Western Pomerania.
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- Despite the bad weather warnings issued by the German Weather Service (DWD), many people are still planning to travel to Berlin for the Christmas weekend, which might lead to heavy traffic and potential disruptions.
- The traffic situation in Neubrandenburg, a city in Western Pomerania, is expected to be affected as well, considering the approaching storm low and the bad weather conditions forecasted for the region.
- Shipping companies in the port of Neubrandenburg and Rostock have made necessary preparations to handle the expected storm and ensure the safety of their vessels and cargo during the turbulent weather conditions.
- While the Christmas market in Berlin is usually a popular tourist attraction, this year's celebrations may see a lower turnout due to uncertainty about the traffic situation and the potential impact of the storm "Zoltan" on the weather.
- In light of these circumstances, the police in Western Pomerania have emphasized the importance of following all traffic regulations, especially during adverse weather conditions, to ensure everyone's safety on the railroad and roads.
- To avoid any unwanted surprises during the Christmas weekend, travelers are advised to regularly check traffic updates and plan alternative routes, considering potential delays or cancellations in train or ferry services, as well as road closures.
Source: www.stern.de
