Deutscher Wetterdienst

Today and tomorrow will be extremely turbulent in the Alps with gale-force winds and heavy precipitation in the west and north. Also changeable at the weekend, with the current turning to the south. Also: spectacular lake-effect snowfall over the holidays in the USA!

A pre-Christmas snow streak in the east at the end of the week is followed by a milder phase over the holidays. Plus: 2017 was pretty warm overall, little ice in the polar regions and continued trouble with the weather on the internet.

After the less productive northerly storm at the beginning of the week, a change in the general weather situation is now set to follow. It will be warmer and sunny before the next disturbance is expected to approach at the weekend. In the southern Mediterranean region, Medicane Numa has brought extreme weather and severe storm damage in recent days. Plus: Meteorologist dispute on the internet!

The Alps are under the influence of a powerful high with its center over Germany. In the west, a small high-altitude low will provide some visual variety in the form of clouds, but there won't be more than a few scattered snowflakes here either. While it will get colder every day near the ground, it will remain relatively mild at higher altitudes.

After a week of stable high pressure and temperatures around 20 °C, cooler, changeable north-westerly weather is on the cards for the weekend. However, it is still unclear whether there will be significant snow or just significant wind.

The precipitation maps are becoming increasingly colorful and our colleague the oracle is living up to his name with meaningful hints. Word has got around that something interesting is about to be fabricated in the weather kitchen. So why all the excitement?

Sometimes, when I see the weather,
I get violent fantasies, and the weather fairy
would be the first victim of my aggression,
although I know: what's the point,
if you take her at her word and force her
that she jumps into the North Sea in a bikini.
- Wise Guys, Now it's summer