Winter in Germany and Austria

+++ Snow chaos in Germany, Austria — live updates +++

Several people have been killed in paralyzing winter storms that have hit southern Germany and Austria's Alpine regions. DW has the latest weather updates from snow-affected areas.

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  Snow storm batters southern Germany

  'Snow chaos'

  For days, the German state of Bavaria has been inundated by massive amounts of snow. Munich police urged drivers to deal with the snow covering their vehicles or face potential fines after tweeting a picture of a car (not this one!) shrouded in ice at a stoplight. German media has dubbed the extreme weather phenomenon "Schneechaos" — or snow chaos.
  

For days now, Germany, Austria and Switzerland have been hit by deadly winter storms. Meteorologists have dubbed the extreme weather phenomenon "snow chaos," warning that more is yet to come.

• Over the weekend, at least five weather-related deaths were reported in Austria and France.
• Authorities warned that more snowfall in the coming days could present major risks, including property damage due to snow-laden roofs.
• Austria issued its highest avalanche warning, forbidding anyone from going out on its slopes.

Read more: Avalanche kills three Germans in Austrian Alps
14.16  The German Weather Service (DWD) said up to one and a half meters of fresh snow were expected in exposed Alpine congested areas until Tuesday evening, and up to 70 centimeters in the Alpine foothills.
13:38 German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said more than 200 police offers have been dispatched to help out with emergency efforts in Bavaria.

12:57 A bus operated by the budget travel company Flixbus flipped on its side in Austria. At least 13 people were injured in the accident.

12.23 The Bavarian hunting association warned that the masses of snow pose a life-threatening situation for animals in the area. The association wants to use helicopters to drop hay bales for the animals. "Extreme situations call for extreme measures," said spokesman Thomas Schreder.
11:47 #ICYMI Last week, the Bundeswehr had to deliver supplies to the Alpine town of Berchtesgaden. Here's a photo from the operation:

11:39 Don't know where to start with all the coverage of the deadly winter storms? Here's a wrap-up of the heavy snowfall that has wreaked havoc across Germany, Austria and other parts of central Europe.

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11:33 Several schools have been closed in Bavaria due to heavy snow. It is the second week of cancellations.
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11:09 German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer visited the fire department of Berchtesgaden, an Alpine town that was cut off by massive amounts of snow. Last week, the Bundeswehr delivered much-needed supplies to the snow-covered town.

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Avalanche danger in Austrian villages persists

10:42 Police in Bavaria have warned that more rain and snow forecast in the coming days could give rise to dangerous flood waters. In some parts, the water has already started to rise.
Read more: Ski resorts cling on against climate change

10:34 In Austria, uncertainty about weather conditions has made it difficult for many to go to work. For those working on the slopes, it's even nearly impossible, according to DW correspondent Amien Essif.

Read more: Fresh avalanche threats end brief respite for the Alps
10:27 A large avalanche slammed into a hotel in Bavaria, prompting an evacuation of more than 100 of its occupants. The hotel owner described "massive damage" to at least four buildings.
Read more: Winter storms sweep across southern Germany and Austria

 
The snow is piling up. Authorities warned that more snow in the comings days could collapse roofs.

10:00 Hello there! Welcome to DW's rolling coverage of devastating snow storms battering southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Over the past few days, several people have been killed by avalanches, including three Germans over the weekend. Authorities have warned that there is more snow forecast in the coming days, which could create more dangerous conditions in the area.
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