As of: March 25, 2024, 7:14 a.m
By: Katarina Amtmann
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There was a surprising onset of winter in the Bavarian Forest.
© vifogra / Hartl
Many drivers would certainly not have expected this: a surprising onset of winter caused significant traffic disruptions.
Bodenmais - The week ended with a bang in some parts of Bavaria.
The German Weather Service (DWD) had warned of strong thunderstorms in some places, and the warnings were even expanded twice.
There was no sign of spring in the Bavarian Forest either; there was even a surprising onset of winter here.
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Rare snow storm: surprising onset of winter in the Bavarian Forest
The Bavarian Forest, especially the area around Bretterschächten near Bodenmais, was hit by the “surprising weather event,” as
Vifogra
reports.
Snow, sleet and a “rare snow storm with lightning and thunder” created impressive natural spectacles there.
Traffic disruptions due to the onset of winter in Bavaria
However, the unexpected weather changes also led to significant traffic disruptions.
The roads quickly became snow-covered and slippery.
The winter service was deployed quickly, but according to
Vifogra
, drivers still had considerable difficulties.
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