April Snow in Bavaria: Winter Wonderland

The road in the Regen district of the Bavarian Forest is covered in masses of snow, making it impossible to pass without winter equipment. Around 30 to 40 centimeters of fresh snow fell at an altitude of 900 to 1000 meters, creating a state of emergency on the ski slopes and streets in the area. Despite the constant use of winter services, vehicles are moving slowly due to the snowy conditions, and the mountain railway has closed its main gondola lift and the “Eisensteiner Hütte” inn for the next two days.

The Regen district office is warning residents that snow loads on their roofs are increasing, and the Fire department District press spokesman mentioned that they cannot inspect every house or remove snow from private roofs. Although sudden snowfall in April is not uncommon in the regions around the Großer Arber, the current weather is due to a low called “Annina” over Poland bringing cold air to Germany. Meteorologists expect heavy snowfall on Sunday night in certain regions, with more than 15 centimeters of fresh snow above 400 to 600 meters.

The German Weather Service attributes this weather to a low-pressure system over Poland that is bringing cold air to Germany. The sudden snowfall in April is not uncommon in the region, with recent years recording snowfall into April. Nature in the Bavarian Forest is always surprising with its diversity. The snowfall is expected to continue, and residents and authorities are taking measures to manage the situation.