Why Bavaria's Snow and Ice Warnings Are Suddenly Everywhere - and What Actually Matters
Introduction - Why This Topic Is Everywhere If you live in Bavaria - or have friends, family, or colleagues there - you’ve likely seen the same messages repeated everywhere since last night: red weather maps, school closures, train delays, and warnings of “dangerous conditions.” The name Sturmtief “Elli” keeps coming up, often alongside dramatic language about snow chaos and ice. What’s driving the attention is not just winter weather itself, but how quickly conditions are changing - and how easy it is to misread what the warnings actually mean. ...