https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed From T‑shirts to snow showers and back again. After a dramatic temperature swing, forecasters are hopeful spring sunshine will soon make a steady return across Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20260316/germany-set-for-warmth-at-the-start-of-spring-after-brief-cold-snap Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:50:28 +0100 germany-set-for-warmth-at-the-start-of-spring-after-brief-cold-snap People in Germany will see respite from the cold this week as a 'false spring' arrives. However, forecasters have warned of rising river levels due to the thaw. https://www.thelocal.de/20260225/false-spring-arrives-in-germany-with-temperatures-up-to-21c Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:21:35 +0100 false-spring-arrives-in-germany-with-temperatures-up-to-21c While the east and northeast of Germany has been struggling with subzero temperatures in the last week, forecasters are now predicting slippery conditions in western and southern regions. https://www.thelocal.de/20260203/wintry-weather-hangs-over-northern-germany-as-more-ice-warnings-issued Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:14:05 +0100 wintry-weather-hangs-over-northern-germany-as-more-ice-warnings-issued Traffic accidents and hospital admissions are soaring as wintry conditions refuse to let up. With more icy weather on the horizon, when can those in Germany expect the ice to thaw? https://www.thelocal.de/20260130/will-the-ice-ever-melt-in-germany-this-winter Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:47:50 +0100 will-the-ice-ever-melt-in-germany-this-winter Germany continues to be afflicted by black ice, heavy frost, snow and strong winds, which have led to a number of fatal traffic accidents on motorways. https://www.thelocal.de/20260123/drivers-in-germany-face-hazardous-conditions-as-winter-weather-bites Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:52:34 +0100 drivers-in-germany-face-hazardous-conditions-as-winter-weather-bites In the wake of widespread snowfall over the weekend, another weather system has brought freezing rain and hazardous driving conditions to Germany on Monday. Here's where schools are closed and where travel has been disrupted. https://www.thelocal.de/20260112/schools-closed-and-traffic-disrupted-in-germany-due-to-icy-conditions Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:29:33 +0100 schools-closed-and-traffic-disrupted-in-germany-due-to-icy-conditions Dealing with Germany's cold winter weather can be one of the hardships of living here. But with enough warm clothes, and perhaps some snow sports equipment, there are also unique experiences to be had. https://www.thelocal.de/20260108/in-pictures-people-in-germany-make-the-most-of-freezing-weather Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:02:46 +0100 in-pictures-people-in-germany-make-the-most-of-freezing-weather Gale-force winds and storms barrelled through northern Europe, claiming more lives, causing travel mayhem, shutting schools, and cutting power to hundreds of thousands in freezing temperatures. https://www.thelocal.de/20260110/storms-spark-travel-mayhem-and-power-cuts-in-northern-europe Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:38:09 +0100 storms-spark-travel-mayhem-and-power-cuts-in-northern-europe Heavy snow, slippery roads and train cancellations: Here's what you need to know about the disruptions being seen across Germany as winter Storm Elli moves in. https://www.thelocal.de/20260109/postpone-your-trip-how-winter-storm-elli-is-affecting-lives-in-germany Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:46:43 +0100 postpone-your-trip-how-winter-storm-elli-is-affecting-lives-in-germany Severe weather warnings were in place in many regions across Germany as the country braces for winter Storm Elli. https://www.thelocal.de/20260108/snow-wind-and-black-ice-what-to-expect-at-storm-elli-hits-germany Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:46:29 +0100 snow-wind-and-black-ice-what-to-expect-at-storm-elli-hits-germany Snow, ice and high winds brought transport chaos to swathes of Europe for a third day on Wednesday, with hundreds of flights cancelled and passengers stranded. https://www.thelocal.de/20260107/europe-faces-transport-chaos-as-deadly-cold-snap-persists Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:52:42 +0100 europe-faces-transport-chaos-as-deadly-cold-snap-persists Germany is experiencing a wintry spell, with plenty of snow blanketing many regions – but not everywhere. At the same time, the German Weather Service has issued official warnings for severe frost in parts of the country. https://www.thelocal.de/20260106/which-parts-of-germany-are-seeing-the-most-snow Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:26:41 +0100 which-parts-of-germany-are-seeing-the-most-snow Most homes in Germany are typically kept warm with gas, oil, district heating or electricity. So how can you stay warm in the winter if the power goes out? These tips are good to know in an emergency, and also to reduce your energy use. https://www.thelocal.de/20260105/tips-for-heating-your-german-home-when-the-power-goes-out Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:33:53 +0100 tips-for-heating-your-german-home-when-the-power-goes-out Germany has been gripped by a spell of wintry weather. As the cold snap shows no sign of abating soon, residents should prepare for several more days of challenging conditions. https://www.thelocal.de/20260105/snow-frost-and-ice-across-germany-as-cold-snap-continues Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:48:40 +0100 snow-frost-and-ice-across-germany-as-cold-snap-continues It may not be a white Christmas in most parts of Germany, but you'll still need to wrap up warm as the country is experiencing a cold snap. https://www.thelocal.de/20251224/germany-set-for-coldest-christmas-in-15-years Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:07:24 +0100 germany-set-for-coldest-christmas-in-15-years Many people yearn for a white Christmas, but snow on the ground over the holiday season is becoming increasingly rare in Germany. What are the chances of it happening this year? https://www.thelocal.de/20251208/will-germany-see-a-white-christmas-this-year Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:20:31 +0100 will-germany-see-a-white-christmas-this-year Winter arrived early in Germany this year and all at once, covering much of the country in snow even before the winter season had officially begun. https://www.thelocal.de/20251124/arctic-blast-blankets-germany-in-november-snow Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:36:48 +0100 arctic-blast-blankets-germany-in-november-snow After a stretch of mild autumn days, Germany has seen a dramatic shift in weather from the start of this week, with snow, rain and stormy winds sweeping across the country. https://www.thelocal.de/20251117/snow-storms-and-icy-roads-germany-braces-for-first-real-taste-of-winter Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:35:39 +0100 snow-storms-and-icy-roads-germany-braces-for-first-real-taste-of-winter The first major storm to strike Germany this autumn left a trail of disruption from the North Sea coast to the southern mountains, with emergency services responding to numerous incidents. https://www.thelocal.de/20251024/crushed-cars-and-damaged-houses-across-germany-following-storm-joshua Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:58:27 +0200 crushed-cars-and-damaged-houses-across-germany-following-storm-joshua A significant autumn storm hit Germany on Thursday, bringing with it fierce gusts of wind, heavy rain and falling temperatures, according to the German Weather Service. https://www.thelocal.de/20251022/hurricane-force-gusts-and-heavy-rain-to-strike-germany-on-thursday Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:44:15 +0200 hurricane-force-gusts-and-heavy-rain-to-strike-germany-on-thursday