Erfurt (dpa/th) - Onset of winter in Thuringia: On Friday afternoon it should snow in large parts of the country. According to the German Weather Service (DWD), the morning started out cloudy with isolated rain showers. However, according to the forecasts, this will turn into snowfall at noon, especially in the northern and eastern parts of the country. The maximum temperatures, which are already reached in the morning and then quickly drop again, are between five and eight degrees.

Persistent sleet is also expected on Saturday night, otherwise it will remain overcast. The lows are between zero degrees and minus five degrees and ensure the risk of frost and ice. People in Thuringia should use Saturday to soak up some more sun. However, it gets very cold: the maximum temperature is around zero degrees.

In the night to Sunday the first clouds will appear again and bring light snowfalls with them. The minimum temperatures are between minus three and minus six degrees. According to the DWD, Sunday will be cloudy and foggy. Depending on the altitude, there will be occasional rain or sleet.