Germany: Sunday showers to put damper on mild Easter weekend

By Eric Leister, Meteorologist

March 24,2016; 7:56PM,EDT

 

 

Milder air will surge across Germany on Saturday ahead of a storm forecast to dampen the country on Easter Sunday.
Saturday will start with a few lingering showers in Bavaria to eastern Baden-Württemberg and areas of fog elsewhere in Germany. The afternoon will feature a partly to mostly sunny sky for all the country as drier and milder air settles in.

The mild and dry afternoon will be enjoyed by many heading out to Easter markets.
Anyone going to any of Berlin's Easter markets on Saturday can expect a sunny afternoon with a high temperature of 12 C (54 F).
Following brief morning showers, some sunshine will return for outdoor activities in Munich. Temperatures will be a seasonable 10 C (50 F) during the afternoon.
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Anyone with outdoor plans from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf can expect sunshine during the afternoon with temperatures near 13 C (55-56 F).
Those looking to attend bonfire celebrations can expect dry weather countrywide on Saturday evening. However, a jacket may be needed as temperatures fall several degrees shortly after sunset.
Residents are reminded to set their clocks an hour ahead before heading to bed Saturday night as Summer Time starts early Sunday morning.
Another storm will bring some rain to Hamburg, Frankfurt and Stuttgart on Easter Sunday with thundery showers near the border of the Netherlands and Belgium, while a dry and mild day is expected in Berlin and Munich.

"On Easter Sunday, the period of rain moving through Germany will be weakening to showers," AccuWeather Meteorologist Tyler Roys said.
"The rain expected in northwestern Germany will not be as widespread as it approaches the western metro of Berlin."
A dry and mild day in Berlin will make for ideal conditions to attend the Easter Market at Spandau Citadel, Chorin Monastery or Alexanderplatz.
The high temperature will near 16 C (60 F), making it the warmest day of March so far in Berlin.
Anyone looking for a fun family day can visit Britzer Baumblute to see the cherry blossoms, watch stage performances and ride an assortment of fairground rides.