Cold and smoothness: Hessen is preparing for stormy weather!

Cold and smoothness: Hessen is preparing for stormy weather!

On January 25, 2025, the German Weather Service (DWD) warns of drastic weather changes in Frankfurt and the entire Rhein-Main region. This applies in particular to frosty temperatures and smoothness, which are particularly expected in the morning hours of January 23. The warning applies from January 22nd, 7pm to January 23, 7 a.m. Almost all Central and South Hessian counties are affected, while Offenbach, Kassel, Hersfeld-Rotenburg and Werra-Meißner are spared.

The warning therefore includes the dangers from smoothness and frost, which are associated with temperatures by minus 1 degree in the affected regions. Meteorologist Dominik Jung von Wetter.net predicts a significant increase in temperature in the days after January 23, whereby values ​​are expected up to 15 degrees. In the coming week, the last snow fields in Frankfurt and the surrounding area are to disappear, which is favored by the high Beate and Atlantic foothills.

weather forecasts and temperatures

The weather on Tuesday, January 21, was very cloudy, partly foggy and cloudy, with maximum values ​​between 1 and 5 degrees. The night of Wednesday brought low values ​​that were between minus two and minus six degrees.

On Wednesday, January 22nd, an increasing cloud cover with slight rain was continued from noon, with the maximum values ​​remained again at 1 to 5 degrees. There is also a warning of black ice in the cold valley layers of the North Hessian mountain country.

snowfall and smoothness

As reports Meteozentrale.de, the weather in Hesse is significantly influenced by low pressure areas, which will lead to snow and smooth roads, especially in Hessian Bergland. Snowfalls and smoothness can be expected in the evening about 400 meters. A warm front is also reported that will increase the temperatures, but could also lead to black ice, especially through freezing rain.

For Thursday, January 23, a change from snow to rain is predicted, which can make the road conditions dangerous. The fresh snow between 1 and 3 cm could increase this effect. There are also strong to stormy gusts in the mountains with wind speeds of 60 to 75 km/h.

warnings of wind gusts

For January 25th, an official warning of wind gusts was published, which can be felt above 400 m, especially at the altitudes. Speeds of up to 60 km/h can be reached here, and storm gusts of up to 70 km/h are even possible in exposed locations, as Hessenschau reports. The wind direction is described as south and southwest, while the warning applies from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The citizens were asked to secure loose objects and to exercise caution, since flying objects can be a danger in these conditions. In the coming hours, the weather conditions will remain unstable, which requires increased caution for all road users.