Storm warning for Bremen: slippery roads and icy gusts threaten!

Storm warning for Bremen: slippery roads and icy gusts threaten!

An approaching storm is causing stormy weather in Bremen and Bremerhaven today, January 2nd, 2026. The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued a weather warning warning of stormy gusts and slippery conditions caused by freezing precipitation. According to current forecasts, wind gusts are expected to reach up to 80 km/h, particularly along the coast where the weather will be particularly harsh. This is likely to cause problems, particularly on Friday afternoon, as a mix of rain, sleet and even snowfall is expected.

The temperatures in Bremen are between 0 and 3 degrees during the day, while Bremerhaven is slightly milder at 1 to 4 degrees. The weather conditions are changeable over the course of the day, which, among other things, increases the risk of slippery conditions in the morning. This is particularly the case on wet roads and due to freezing precipitation, which can occur in the early hours. Such conditions pose a risk to road users and require careful driving.

Heavy squalls and risk of slippery roads

But that's not all: The core of the storm is polar sea air over Gotland, which gives the temperatures a frosty touch. The weather situation brings very brisk winds from different directions, reaching stormy gusts of 50 to 65 km/h in the north-central area. On the North Sea coast itself, people have to prepare for storms and heavy gusts of 80 to 100 km/h. On exposed mountain peaks, gusts of between 100 and 115 km/h can be reached, which is associated with a high risk of gusts of up to 85 km/h, as the experts at wetterfähren.de confirm.

The situation could temporarily ease in the evening, but further stormy conditions and slippery conditions can also be expected on Saturday night. In the upper elevations, snow drifts are even possible due to the heavy snow showers, which could bring up to 20 cm of fresh snow in the Allgäu. However, people should not only prepare for a frosty evening: the DWD also warns of light frost between -1 and -5 degrees in the central and southern regions.

Outlook for the weekend

What's next? On Saturday, January 3rd, the weather will remain changeable, although the storm is expected to lose strength. However, strong gusts along the coast cannot be ruled out and the risk of black ice remains. Additional precipitation in the form of rain, sleet or isolated snow showers could also occur. Temperatures are hovering around freezing point and caution on the roads remains important on Sunday, January 4th, as new morning slippery conditions await us.

We advise all citizens to pay attention to the weather warnings and prepare accordingly. Enjoy the winter, but remember to stay safe and drive ahead!

Further information can be found on the websites of DWD, Weather hazards and that Warning situation report from the DWD.