Severe weather warning for black ice on Friday night into Saturday

Cars and cyclists are on dangerously slippery roads early in the morning. (Archive image)

The German Weather Service (DWD) issued a severe weather warning for the period between midnight and 8 am on Saturday due to the risk of black ice.

According to the forecast, light sleet will move in from the west on Friday night, gradually turning to rain. Freezing rain at times will cause a high risk of black ice in the early hours of Saturday morning. The DWD recommends avoiding unnecessary outdoor activities between midnight and 8am on Saturday (February 20) and exercising particular caution when driving.

Mild and rainy weekend

On Saturday, the DWD expects cloudy skies and rain in the morning. Maximum temperatures will rise to between 6 and 9 degrees Celsius. Rain is expected in the early hours of Sunday morning, with minimum temperatures remaining between 7 and 3 degrees Celsius. According to the DWD forecast, Sunday will be overcast and rainy, but very mild with maximum temperatures of 8 to 12 degrees Celsius.