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Germans splashing out on Karneval despite bad economy

Society: 9 Feb 10
The tough economic climate is failing to dent Germans’ enthusiasm for Karneval, with partygoers set to spend €300 million on costumes and makeup during this year’s season, the Toy Retailers’ Association said Monday. READ »

Germany facing another blast of winter weather

National: 8 Feb 10
The harsh winter weather continued to batter Germany on Monday, with more snow in the forecast. Hospitals reported a spike in ice-related injuries and an ice breaker delivered provisions to the Baltic Sea island of Hiddensee. READ »

Germany under ice Queen's spell

National: 7 Feb 10
Germany’s roads and footpaths will remain treacherously slippery for some days to come, with freezing temperatures and some snow set to preserve a sheet of ice on the ground, the German Weather Service reported Sunday. READ »

Brutal winter devastates German roadways

National: 5 Feb 10
The extreme winter weather has damaged up to 40 percent of Germany’s roads, creating problems that will be extremely expensive for cities already struggling financially, technical inspection association TÜV reported on Friday. READ »

Germany grapples with relentless winter weather

Society: 2 Feb 10
Unrelenting winter weather forced the evacuation of a Baltic Sea island and caused hundreds of traffic accidents in Germany on Tuesday, as another storm threatened to dump more snow across much of the country. READ »

Longest snowy period in 30 years set to end soon

National: 1 Feb 10
The longest snowy period in the last 30 years could end next week, meteorologists from the German Weather Service (DWD) reported over the weekend. READ »

Heavy snow to follow record lows

National: 26 Jan 10
Parts of Germany on Tuesday experienced the coldest temperatures of the winter so far, with overnight lows dipping to -21 degrees Celsius. But meteorologists are predicting even chillier temperatures and heavy snowstorms for the coming days. READ »

Snow and ice snarl roads and air traffic

National: 25 Jan 10
Snow and ice caused havoc on German roads and disruptions at the country’s largest airport in Frankfurt on Monday. Meteorologists expect the deep freeze to continue all week. READ »

More snow expected on Sunday

Society: 16 Jan 10
Meteorologists are forecasting more snow for much of Germany on Sunday, although they also warn it could turn into rain and then possibly freeze to produce black ice on roads. READ »

More snow forecast for the weekend

Society: 14 Jan 10
More snow is likely to fall this weekend in Germany - even as freezing temperatures mean that accumulation from last week's storm continues to snarl traffic, the German Weather Service (DWD) reported on Thursday. READ »

Harsh winter means major losses for construction industry

Business & Money: 11 Jan 10
German industry trade experts fear the harsh winter could mean billions of euros in losses, daily Bild reported on Monday. But more cold, snow and traffic chaos were forecast after a stormy weekend. READ »

Winter storm on the way

National: 8 Jan 10
Arctic air dumped almost 30 centimetres of snow on the Baltic island of Rügen on Friday, as weather experts predicted another storm would likely blanket the rest of the country with plenty of the white stuff over the weekend. READ »

‘Daisy’ to dump snow

National: 6 Jan 10
Arctic cold might already have an icy grip on much of Germany, but meteorologists are predicting the low-pressure system “Daisy” could dump up to 40 centimetres of snow on the country towards the end of the week. READ »

Teen skiers die in cliff fall

National: 4 Jan 10
Two German teenagers have been found dead after a skiing accident in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg, the country’s news agency APA reported on Monday. READ »

White Christmas forecast for parts of Germany

National: 22 Dec 09
The chilly weather of the last week may bring rewards after all, with Germany set for a white Christmas - at least in some parts of the country, forecasters said Tuesday. READ »

Ice and snow cause traffic chaos

National: 19 Dec 09
The biting cold that has blanketed Germany in snow and ice caused chaos on the roads at the beginning of the weekend, killing at least two people and causing thousands of accidents, particularly in the west of the country. READ »

Snow and ice freeze traffic

Society: 17 Dec 09
Snow and ice caused numerous accidents and road closures around Germany on Thursday, as meteorologists warned more winter weather was on the way. READ »

Deep freeze extends icy grip on Germany

Society: 14 Dec 09
Frigid weather that rolled into Germany over the weekend is here to stay for another week with snow likely on the way, German Weather Service (DWD) reported on Monday. READ »

Winter weather weekend on the way

Society: 10 Dec 09
Wintry weather is on the way for the weekend as a high pressure system from Scandinavia brings a blast of cold air, the German Weather Service (DWD) reported on Thursday. READ »

Wintry weather on the way

Society: 30 Nov 09
After mild temperatures for much of November, chilly weather will make an appearance just in time for the official beginning of meteorological winter, the German Weather Service reported on Monday. READ »

No winter weather in sight as Christmas markets open

Society: 27 Nov 09
Germany's Christmas market season kicks off this weekend, but mild and wet weather will put a damper on the wintry atmosphere, the German Weather Service (DWD) reported on Friday. READ »

Heavy wind storms rage through Germany

National: 24 Nov 09
Low-pressure system “Ludwig” tore through much of southern and central Germany overnight, tearing up trees by their roots and causing property damage, the German Weather Service (DWD) reported on Tuesday. READ »

Springlike highs expected for weekend

National: 20 Nov 09
Anyone planning a weekend outing will enjoy sunshine and springlike temperatures in the coming days as a high pressure system moves over the Alps and into central Germany, the DWD weather service reported on Friday. READ »

Storm warning issued for North Sea coast

National: 18 Nov 09
The German Weather Service warned on Wednesday a low pressure system over the North Sea could bring hurricane-force winds of 115 kilometres per hour to Germany’s northwestern coast. READ »

Gloomy, but warmer weekend weather ahead

National: 23 Oct 09
The weekend weather in Germany will be a bit warmer, but residents can also expect cloud cover and rain, the German Weather Service reported on Friday. READ »

All-time October low recorded in Bavaria

Society: 20 Oct 09
Meteorologists on Tuesday morning recorded the lowest ever October temperature in Germany, as the mercury dipped to a chilly -24.3 degrees Celsius in Bavaria’s Berchtesgaden national park. READ »

Wet and dreary weather to continue through weekend

National: 16 Oct 09
The weather will be a soggy and cheerless affair as high pressure system “Xavier” sweeps over Germany this weekend, the German Weather Service (DWD) reported from its headquarters in Offenbach on Friday. READ »

Winter storm warning issued for east Germany

National: 15 Oct 09
The German Weather Service (DWD) on Thursday issued a winter storm warning for the Erzgebirge mountain range in the eastern state of Saxony, predicting up to 15 centimetres of snow above 400 metres by evening. READ »

Snow causes massive A20 pileup near Lübeck

National: 13 Oct 09
Snow caused a massive 18-car pileup on the A20 motorway east of Lübeck on Tuesday morning, as the first wintry weather of the season hit broad swaths of Germany. READ »

First autumn frost expected over the weekend

National: 9 Oct 09
After friendly weather across much of Germany on Friday, temperatures are set to drop this weekend and possibly bringing season’s first frost, German Weather Service (DWD) reported. READ »

Warmer temperatures on their way after autumn storms

Society: 5 Oct 09
After a rash of autumn storms, Germany’s weather is set to warm up briefly to summer-like temperatures, the German Weather Service (DWD) reported on Monday. READ »

Summer's end draws near as 'Sabine' runs out of puff

National: 26 Sep 09
Germany’s Indian summer weather is gradually coming to an end, though not before a fine and sunny election day, the German Weather Service (DWD) reported on Saturday. READ »

Widespread sun forecast for Sunday's vote

National: 25 Sep 09
There will be no weather excuse for voters not to visit their polling stations on Sunday, as forecasters predict widespread sun throughout the country on election day. READ »

Indian summer set to continue with high pressure system

National: 23 Sep 09
High pressure system “Rosemarie” is bringing more warm air to Germany for a continuation of a balmy Indian summer, the German Weather Service (DWD) reported on Wednesday. READ »

Indian summer to arrive after wet weekend

National: 4 Sep 09
Germany will be treated to a fine dose of Indian summer next week after a cool and rainy weekend, the German Weather Service (DWD) reported on Friday. READ »

Storms to follow final summer heat

Society: 1 Sep 09
Germany will see one last day of glorious summer heat on Tuesday before the rest of the week turns windy and rainy. READ »

Cooler weather expected this weekend

Society: 28 Aug 09
This week's balmy summer temperatures in Germany are expected to come to an end over the weekend as cold front “Giselher” moves in, the German Weather Service (DWD) reported on Friday. READ »

Glorious late summer weather on the way

National: 21 Aug 09
After record-breaking temperatures this week, Germans will get a break from the heat with brief thundershowers on Friday that will cool things off just in time for a pleasant late-summer weekend. READ »

Hottest day of summer expected on Thursday

National: 18 Aug 09
Get out your swimming trunks, Thursday will likely be Germany's warmest day of the summer as hot and humid air blows north from Africa, according to the German Weather Service. READ »

Weekend set for friendly weather

National: 14 Aug 09
High-pressure weather system Katrin will bring weekend-friendly weather, according to the German Weather Service (DWD). READ »

Summer weather finally arrives

National: 4 Aug 09
High pressure system “Juliane” is bringing sunshine and heat to Germany for the next several days, the German Weather Service reported on Tuesday. READ »

Storms wallop Germany and injure three

National: 24 Jul 09
Continuing severe weather caused damage and injuries across Germany on Thursday evening with gale force winds and heavy rainfall, police said. READ »

Weather system 'Wolfgang' bringing stormy end to week

National: 21 Jul 09
Low-pressure system “Wolfgang” will likely bring severe thunderstorms and hail to Germany on Wednesday and Thursday followed by a chilly weekend, the German Weather Service (DWD) said on Tuesday. READ »

Lousy weekend weather on the way

National: 17 Jul 09
Don’t get too used to enjoying the summer, as the weather is set to take another turn for the worst over the weekend, the German Weather Service (DWD) reported on Friday. READ »

Sunday set to bring back summer heat

National: 9 Jul 09
July began with true summer weather, but this week long-faced Germans have had to contend with cool and rainy weather. Never fear, balmy biergarten weather is set to begin its slow return by Sunday. READ »

Record lightning strikes Germany

National: 6 Jul 09
Over 600,000 bolts of lightning have struck Germany in the past week, a new record, the daily Bild reported Monday. READ »

Violent storms cause chaos, two deaths

National: 4 Jul 09
Heavy hail- and thunderstorms flooded streets, knocked out power, closed airports and lead to the deaths of two people Friday evening and Saturday morning. READ »

Hot and sticky weather expected

National: 29 Jun 09
Most of Germany can expect hot and humid summer temperatures early this week, the German Weather Service (DWD) reported from their headquarters in Offenbach on Monday. READ »

Odin’s wrath brings storms to Germany

National: 15 Jun 09
A low-pressure area named after the Norse god Odin brought storms and flooding to central Germany on Monday, but summery weather is on its way soon, according to the German Weather Service. READ »

'Sheep's Chill' cold snap hits Germany

National: 3 Jun 09
An early summer weather pattern known as Schafskälte, or “Sheep’s Chill," has arrived in Germany, bringing chilly polar air, the German Weather Service (DWD) said on Wednesday. READ »

Summery spring spoils Germany with sunshine

Society: 28 May 09
After a bitterly long winter in Germany, the spring season has been “unusually summery,” meteorologists from the German Weather Service (DWD) reported on Thursday. READ »

Severe storms close schools and flood roads

National: 26 May 09
Severe storms ravaged parts of Germany with gale force winds, hail, lightning and heavy rains, causing flooding and school closures on Tuesday. READ »

Climate change causes hottest April in 120 years

National: 29 Apr 09
As a result of accelerating climate change, this month will likely be the hottest April since records began in 1891, according to the German Weather Service (DWD) on Wednesday. READ »

High-tech pollen forecasting aims to help allergy sufferers

Science & Technology: 23 Apr 09
Itchy eyes and runny noses herald the start of a brutal allergy season. Michael Dumiak reports on the German Weather Service’s new high-tech pollen forecasting that will let you know exactly why you’re sneezing. READ »

Dozens injured and one dead from snow and ice

Society: 24 Mar 09
Spring snow showers and windy thunderstorms swept across much of Germany on Thursday, leaving one person dead and dozens injured in numerous traffic accidents. More snow is likey this week. READ »

Just kidding! Winter isn't over yet

Society: 23 Mar 09
A chilly weather pattern known as Märzwinter, or “March winter” will not spare Germany this year. Experts await Arctic air and snow showers throughout the week, despite the earlier signs of spring. READ »

Supercomputer to improve forecasting of lousy German weather

Science & Technology: 20 Mar 09
Meteorologists this week booted up one of the fastest supercomputers in the world to improve German weather forecasting – if not Germany's notoriously bad weather. READ »

Winter weather to return just in time for first day of spring

Society: 16 Mar 09
Just when spring seemed to be peering over the horizon, Old Man Winter is scheduled for another visit this week, the German Weather Service (DWD) reported on Monday. READ »

Roads dangerous with more snow on the way

National: 17 Feb 09
Motorists in Germany had to contend with snow and wintry driving conditions on Tuesday morning, as meteorologists forecast up to 40 centimetres of snow in some areas. READ »

Frigid weather headed to Germany from Russia

National: 30 Jan 09
High pressure system Friederike will blow icy temperatures as low as -13 degrees Celsius (8.5 degrees Fahrenheit) and a chance of snow into Germany this weekend, the German Weather Service reported on Friday. READ »

Germany faces deep freeze and snow

National: 2 Jan 09
Winter is set to hit Germany with a vengeance this weekend. A cold front is forecast to bring sustained snowfall and frosty temperatures of minus 20 Celsius to the country's north and east. READ »

New Year's freeze expected

Society: 29 Dec 08
New Year’s Eve revellers in Germany should bundle up if they plan to ring in 2009 outside – the German Weather Service in Offenbach on Monday warned that an icy wind will cause temperatures plunge on Silvester night. READ »

Wintry weather could bring white Christmas

National: 23 Dec 08
A blast of Polar air from Russia expected to cause temperatures to drop over the holidays has improved the chances for a white Christmas in some parts of Germany, according to the German Weather Service. READ »

2008 among Germany's warmest years in the last century

National: 17 Dec 08
The year of 2008 was one of the warmest years since 1901. But scientists are alarmed because five of the century’s last seven warmest years have been quite recent, the German Weather Service reported this week. READ »

Heavy snow expected by Friday

National: 9 Dec 08
A low front from the North Sea will bring up to 20 centimetres of snow to Germany by Friday, the German Weather Service (DWD) reported this week. READ »

Arctic storm bringing widespread snow Friday

National: 19 Nov 08
A stormy Arctic cold front is expected to sweep across Germany over the weekend, bringing snow, frost and below-freezing temperatures from north to south by Friday, the German Weather Service (DWD) said on Wednesday. READ »

Snow on the way from Greenland

National: 14 Nov 08
Germans should make the most of this weekend’s mild temperatures, because an arctic cold front is expected to bring snow early next week, the German Weather Service (DWD) reported on Friday. READ »

'Biergarten weather' expected this week

Society: 10 Nov 08
November is bringing record breaking mild temperatures to Germany with what the German Weather Service DWD called “almost biergarten weather” on Monday. READ »

‘Quinta’ bringing stormy weather

Society: 30 Sep 08
October will get off to a stormy start on Wednesday, as the low pressure system ‘Quinta’ brings unsettled weather to much of Germany that could possibly spoil the start to the long holiday weekend. READ »

Indian summer to arrive after wet weekend

Society: 5 Sep 08
Germany's weather will continue to be a dreary preview of winter until next week, when meteorologists predict a sunny, warm, but brief reprieve will give Germans a reason to live for at least a few more days. READ »

Germany warned of tornado danger

National: 31 Jul 08
The German Weather Service (DWD) has cautioned that Germany could experience severe storms – including tornados – as two weather systems collide over the country on Friday. READ »

Summer to return to damp Germany

National: 22 Jul 08
Soggy and grey Germany will finally get a taste of summer again later this week, according to the Germany Weather Service. READ »

Clammy German weather set to improve after weekend

Society: 18 Jul 08
Summer will likely return soon to Germany, but not before chilly low pressure systems Yvonne and Xandra get the last laugh this weekend, the German Weather Service (DWD) reported on Friday. READ »

Foul weather to stay indefinitely

National: 10 Jul 08
Germans can continue their customary complaints about the weather, because the soggy, moody weather is here indefinitely, the German Weather Service (DWD) reported on Thursday. READ »

Germany sinks in soggy weather

Society: 4 Jul 08
Unpleasant weather has been sweeping over Germany and keeping emergency services busy since Thursday evening, as heavy rains and hurricane force winds caused widespread flooding. READ »

Heavy storms damage property in Germany

Society: 23 Jun 08
Rain and hail storms caused property damage across Germany, flooding cellars and uprooting trees late into Sunday night, police said on Monday. READ »

'Jordy' bringing a wet and chilly weekend to Germany

National: 11 Jun 08
After weeks of glorious sunny and warm weather, a low front from the north will have Germans turning their heaters back on this weekend, the German Weather Service said on Wednesday. READ »

‘Marco’ to treat Germany to sunny holiday weekend

National: 9 May 08
The strong high-pressure system “Marco” will treat Germany to picture-perfect sunny weather over the 3-day holiday weekend, according to the German weather service. READ »

German weather getting hotter

Society: 15 Apr 08
Given the chilly, soggy weather plaguing Germany this spring, Tuesday’s announcement from German weather service DWD seems too good to be true: heat waves will become a regular occurrence. READ »

Germany set for scorcher summer

Society: 30 Mar 08
The start of Spring signals warm weather on the horizon as Germany is set to have a baking hot summer this year, with July temperatures at least 3 degrees higher than average. READ »

Storm to bring wintry Easter weekend

National: 20 Mar 08
Just in time for Easter, the German weather service has announced a storm warning for the biggest winter storm of the season. Meet "Melli." READ »

Storm 'Kirsten' set to hit Germany

National: 11 Mar 08
The German weather service is warning the country will be hit by a powerful low-pressure system on Wednesday, the second such storm in less than two weeks. READ »

Blustery storm ‘Emma’ slams Germany

National: 29 Feb 08
Germany is facing a wet and stormy weekend as the low-pressure system ‘Emma’ prepares to roll through Central Europe. READ »

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