After enjoying unseasonably warm temperatures, Munich and Bavaria are headed back into winter mode. The German Weather Service (DWD) predicts a sharp drop in temperatures, with rain turning to snow by Saturday and Sunday…

If you’ve already packed away your winter coat, hat, and gloves, you might want to keep them handy—spring isn’t here to stay just yet.

Cold front brings frost and snowfall

According to DWD forecasts, the weather shift will begin on Thursday, with foggy nights, icy roads, and snowfall expected.

Thursday: Snow is likely across Swabia and Upper Bavaria, with slick road conditions due to freezing temperatures.
Thursday night into Friday: Temperatures will drop to freezing, increasing the risk of black ice. Snowfall is expected at higher elevations, while lower areas may initially see rain.

Zero hours of sunshine? A gloomy forecast for Munich

Munich residents hoping for clear skies will be disappointed—no sunshine is expected from Wednesday to Sunday, according to wetter.com.

Other forecasts confirm the chilly outlook:

• wetter.de predicts snowfall on Sunday, with temperatures hovering around 2°C.
• The Weather Channel warns that a major low-pressure system will arrive by Friday, bringing heavy snowfall at altitudes above 600 meters.
• In the Alps, snowfall could be so intense that up to one meter of fresh snow accumulates.
• While it remains uncertain how long the snow will stay, one thing is clear—winter isn’t done with Munich just yet.