The onset of winter is approaching: snow and cold bring icy nights to Bremen!

The onset of winter is approaching: snow and cold bring icy nights to Bremen!

In Bremen and Lower Saxony the signs point to winter! From this weekend, specifically from Saturday, the first snowfalls and temperatures that will make us shiver can be expected. The German Weather Service (DWD) is announcing cold air from Scandinavia, which could bring us several centimeters of fresh snow. However, expected snow will vary by region, and wintry weather is expected to continue until at least the middle of next week, as the Weser courier reported.

The first heavy snow showers could sweep over the region next night, even if temperatures remain at around three degrees Celsius. It also shows that a complete snow cover is quite possible in the coming period, especially if the temperatures drop to minus three to minus six degrees Celsius at night. During the day it will be around freezing point, with highs of a maximum of one degree Celsius on Saturday.

Storm and cold in northern Germany

But it's not just snow that's in the forecast. A strong wind blowing gusty from westerly directions could bring additional stormy gusts, especially over Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. These weather conditions could make for uncomfortable days in many parts of the country, a trend that could continue through the first few days of January. The nights in the north could reach temperatures between minus six and minus two degrees, and some models also indicate the possibility of winter thunderstorms on January 2nd, report the weather experts Weather forecast.

The uncertainties in the amount of precipitation also determine much of the current forecasts: German models show moderate amounts of new snow, while the European forecasts predict heavy snowfall by January 12th. This gives rise to speculation about how the weather will develop in the second half of January. Most notably, the polar vortex will shift from January 13th to 16th, which could result in a change in weather patterns, with temperatures moving back into more comfortable ranges.

A look back at last winter

A look at last winter shows that it was generally milder. The first half of the winter of 2024/25 was largely mild, with only sporadic periods of frost. This was the result of an analysis by the DWD, which showed that precipitation was often too low and the snow cover only remained at higher altitudes for more than half of the usual time. A look back at the past few months also suggests that the region has enjoyed quite a bit of sunshine compared to the rainfall, with this being noticeable in the higher areas, where there were even over 300 hours of sunshine in some cases. In the coastal regions, however, the winter was significantly more varied, with fewer hours of sunshine than in the southern area.

With the current weather situation, we can be curious to see whether this winter can awaken us from the mild lethargy. One thing is certain: winter fans will get their money's worth, while others may be looking forward to the next thaw after the first frosty days.