Onset of winter with “heavy snowfalls” in Franconia? Expert gives assessment. As of: February 23, 2024, 5:22 a.m By: Katarina Amtmann CommentsPressSplit There was no sign of winter in Bavaria lately; instead it was mild with occasional rain.

On Wednesday, February 21st, the thermometer climbed again to a maximum of 10 degrees - in the depths of winter. After all, the meteorological start of spring is only on March 20th.