Wind and Snowfall Warnings Issued for Parts of Germany

The Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) has issued a warning report for Germany. Fresh and strong easterly winds with stiff to stormy gusts up to 70 km/h (7-8 Bft) are expected on the peaks of the Hochschwarzwald until further notice, with stronger gusts up to 80 km/h (9 Bft) possible during the night to Monday. Additionally, snowfall is expected in the Alps from the night to Sunday (October 31st) and continuing into Sunday morning (November 1st), with the snow line dropping to approximately 1000 meters. Accumulations of 1 to 5 cm of new snow are forecast, with 10 to 15 cm possible in higher, eastern Alpine regions.