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Onset of winter in the Harz: Police warn of slippery roads and snow!
Onset of winter in Goslar: Snow causes slippery roads and danger in the Harz Mountains. Police recommend extra caution.
Onset of winter in the Harz: Police warn of slippery roads and snow!
In the past few days, the Harz has been transformed into a wintry fairytale landscape. The first snow fell on the night of Sunday, October 26th, bringing an unexpected winter atmosphere to the region, which poses significant challenges for many drivers. The roads in the Upper Harz are sometimes slippery and covered with a thin layer of snow. Drivers must prepare for difficult conditions and are advised to exercise particular caution. The Goslar police pointed out that traffic was moving slowly and longer travel times could not be ruled out. Winter tires are an absolute must in this context, and your driving style should definitely be adapted to the winter conditions. However, since the temperatures on the ground are relatively warm, the snow cover could quickly disappear again, meaning the situation can constantly change. At the same time, the police have warned of further severe weather warnings for the highest altitudes of the Harz, especially because of possible hurricane gusts that are expected in the coming days.
Winter has also arrived on the Brocken, the highest point in the Harz, as well as in Schierke and at the Drei Annen Hohne station. Despite the early onset of winter, the situation on the narrow-gauge railways is tense as they cannot travel to the summit. However, the freezing temperatures and unexpected snow have also created an extensive winter landscape that attracts many nature lovers. News38 reports that aside from the wintry road conditions, there is also a general thermal that predicts stormy weather over the next few days.
Snowfall in the Harz
Further snowfall is expected in the next few days, which could also potentially affect traffic conditions. While authorities are making every effort to improve road conditions, police continue to advise caution. The unpredictable weather conditions in particular require the utmost attention from drivers.
With these winter changes, the region's charm is also being reshaped. Many people look forward to the possibilities that snow brings, while others face the challenges of slippery roads.