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Due to the current wintry weather conditions with black ice, snow and freezing rain, in-person classes have been canceled in several regions of Germany. This is due to official warnings from the German Weather Service (DWD) about dangerous road and sidewalk conditions. School authorities are responding to the increased risk of accidents on ...

In Saxony-Anhalt, wintry weather conditions with black ice and freezing wet conditions led to numerous traffic problems. Particularly in the early hours of the morning, there were traffic jams, accidents and considerable obstructions on freeways and main roads. The German Weather Service (DWD) had previously issued official ...

Winter currently has Germany firmly in its grip. A combination of heavy snowfall and dangerous black ice is causing considerable disruption in many regions. Meteorologists are warning of a tense weather situation that is affecting traffic, infrastructure and everyday life in equal measure. Snow roller brings widespread fresh snow ...

In North Rhine-Westphalia, the current onset of winter on Monday morning led to noticeable traffic delays. Snow and slippery roads in particular had a negative impact on the morning rush hour. Drivers had to reckon with gridlocked traffic, traffic jams and several minor accidents. The German Weather Service (DWD) ...

The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued official warnings of wintry weather with snow, frost and icy conditions for large parts of Baden-Württemberg. Road users must be prepared for difficult conditions, especially in the south and southwest of Germany. Especially at the start of the week, there is a threat of slippery roads, ...

The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued official warnings of dangerous road and sidewalk conditions in large parts of Germany. Wintry weather conditions with snow, freezing rain and frost significantly increase the risk of black ice. The situation is particularly critical at the weekend and ...

In the morning hours of January 18, 2026, there was a major power outage in Drensteinfurt and the district of Rinkerode. Numerous households were temporarily without power after several transformer stations failed. The main areas affected were along the railroad line and adjacent ...

The German Weather Service (DWD) is warning of dangerous icy conditions in large parts of Germany at the start of the week. This is triggered by weather conditions in which freezing rain meets cold or frozen ground. Roads, sidewalks and traffic areas can become slippery within a very short time. Especially ...

The winter low „Elli“ is currently causing considerable disruption in large parts of Germany. Heavy snowfall, gale-force winds and slippery roads are causing traffic problems in some regions and the first school closures. The German Weather Service warns of a tense weather situation that will continue into the weekend.

Since January 3, 2026, there has been a massive power outage in southwest Berlin, paralyzing several thousand households and businesses. The interruption to the power supply is the result of an arson attack on a cable bridge over the Teltow Canal near the Lichterfelde power station, which ...