Winter warning for the district of Olpe: Frost and snow await us!

Winter warning for the district of Olpe: Frost and snow await us!

On January 30, 2025, the weather conditions in the Olpe district can be found in a striking change. The weather change, which will move into the night of Friday, January 31, is recorded by the residents with mixed feelings. Gray sky, a lot of rain and uncomfortable winds dominated across the past week. Some snow fell in the higher altitudes, but it was mostly failed to materialize in the deeper regions.

A look at the data shows that more than 60 liters of rain were registered at the weather station at Gut Ahausen near Heggen in the past week. This rain has greatly moistened the soils and increased the risk of flooding. While the nights are becoming increasingly frosty, with temperatures up to -5 degrees on the coming nights, the daily heat remains in the mild area around 4 degrees in Altenhundem.

snow and frost ahead

Already on Thursday afternoon, January 30th, further rains can be expected to the highest locations. From around 6 p.m. a mix of rain and snow is expected at the Rhein-Weser tower and on the Hohen Bracht. About 2 to 3 centimeters of snow can fall there until midnight, but there is little to no snow in the valley. The weather improvement, which is supposed to stop until Sunday, February 2

Similar developments are also shown across Germany. According to a report by Insidebw, the winter of 2024/2025 has disappointed the expectations of many snow lovers. Up to this point, the snow often failed to materialize, and mild temperatures up to 15 degrees overshadowed the winter days. The meteorological forecasts indicate frosty nights, rounded by occasional snowfalls and stormy winds.

The weather conditions at a glance

according to the forecasts of LocalPlus is currently shaped by a pass from Scandinavia. After a mild December, a storm followed at the beginning of the year, which caused snowfall, especially in higher locations. Meteorologists expect that the snow cover will stop in the Alps and parts of southern Germany. A dynamic weather conditions are still available, and the opinions about the duration of the onset of winter are divided under the meteorologists.

In advance, the weather forecast advises drivers to check winter tires and antifreeze in good time. Especially in snow -rich regions, snow shovels and roof space are advised. The desire for a real winter that delights the snow lovers remains unfulfilled and is partly associated with the effects of climate change, as a report on Kreiszeitung Show.