The German Weather Service (DWD) warned of gale-force winds, with speeds possibly reaching between 110 and 130 kilometres per hour.
On Tuesday morning, six districts were on a level three 'red' alert - the second highest warning - for wind and storms, including several in Baden-Württemberg, such as Emmendingen, Freiburg and Waldshut, and the Harz-Bergland district in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Most of the country was on a level two 'orange' alert, while parts of the north, including Berlin, were on a level one 'yellow' alert.
Persistent rain and some snowfall was also forecast, while ice has been causing problems on roads.
The DWD said an area of low pressure mixed with strong winds was causing the turbulent weather.
An area of precipitation was spreading eastwards from the west and north-west on Tuesday. In the north, snow and sleet was expected at lower altitudes. Berlin saw a flurry of snow mid-morning amid heavy rain.
According to the weather service, the snow line will drop to around 400 metres by the evening.
Two to seven centimetres of snow could fall in some mountain regions, and locally up to 10 centimetres. It will also snow for longer in the Alps, with up to 30 centimetres of fresh snow expected in some areas.
According to forecasts, it was set to rain heavily in the Black Forest area and in the western and central low mountain ranges. Locally, up to 50 litres of rain per square metre could fall within 24 to 30 hours.
Forecasters warned of slippery roads and drivers are urged to travel with caution.
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