Every year at this time, long-term forecasts for the winter weather are circulating in Germany. However, this year is a lot different - because El Niño could be decisive.
Every year at this time, long-term forecasts for the winter weather are circulating in Germany. However, this year is a lot different - because El Niño could be decisive.
The first prognosis for Christmas is sobering for snow fans: Meteorologist Jan Schenk expects green holidays again this year. A strong westerly wind through El Niño brings mild air, only in the Allgäu and on the Alpine edge there are still chances of snow.
The first long-term forecasts for the winter 2026/27 indicate above-average temperatures in Germany. Especially in December, the chances of snow in the lowlands could be low.