Overview
- DWD warnings, which covered nearly 280 districts over the weekend, remain in force Monday for snow, frost and icy roads across large parts of Bavaria and southern Germany.
- Forecasts point to a few centimeters in the low mountain ranges and much higher totals in the Alps, with up to 40 centimeters above 1,000 meters and a level‑3 avalanche warning above the treeline.
- Strong northwest winds are expected to bring gusts near 70 km/h on exposed ridges with frequent rain, snow and graupel showers and isolated thunderstorms through Wednesday.
- Drivers should expect slick roads from freezing wet surfaces, while families starting school Easter holidays face delayed trips and curtailed mountain outings due to avalanche risk.
- Several outlets cite DWD meteorologists who see a possible brief warmup later at Easter, though they emphasize high model uncertainty and urge travelers to check updates.