Winter onset in the district of Olpe: snow and smoothness until the weekend!

Winter onset in the district of Olpe: snow and smoothness until the weekend!

Winter has made itself felt with full force in the Olpe district. On January 9, 2025, Localplus at the weekend was shaped by changeable weather conditions. Snow, frost and occasionally sunshine caused a wintry landscape, while the temperatures were mostly around or below 0 degrees.

The nights brought strict frost with temperatures up to -10 degrees, especially with a clear sky. During the night of Thursday, all heights of the Olpe district of Snow fell, which briefly passed into Regen in the morning before snow fell again from noon. The region could expect five to ten centimeters of fresh snow until Thursday evening. On Friday, January 10th, individual snow showers can be expected, while the weather calms down on Saturday and the sun and clouds alternate.

weather warnings and traffic conditions

At the same time, the current weather conditions also have its pitfalls. A weather warning for the district of Olpe was published by News.de . The warning, which was held on January 9, 2025 between 04:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

Current data showed temperatures around 0 ° C with a felt temperature of -2 ° C at 91% humidity. The weather was characterized by constant snow all night. The German Weather Service warned of considerable traffic impairments and recommended motorists to adapt their behavior in road traffic to the conditions.

winter slump in North Rhine-Westphalia

The onset of winter in North Rhine-Westphalia is not only limited to the Olpe district. According to Wa.de brings snow into the entire region, even in lower layers. This follows a phase in which there was only snow in higher altitudes before Christmas, but it melted quickly.

For the population, this means a mix of winter activities and the challenges of the smoothness on the streets. The temperatures are expected to decrease, while the forecasts for the coming days predict further snow showers. The prediction for Saturday indicates that light frost temperatures continue to exist, while the night temperatures above the snow could cause strict frost again.