Still no skiing on the Fichtelberg on the 3rd Advent
Although the landscape on the Fichtelberg is already white, there is still not enough snow for skiing. But the first lifts could start next week.
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Flood protection: districts push for decisions
In the border region between Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, two districts are calling on the state governments to finally take decisive action on flood protection.
Winter sports enthusiasts need patience - When do the slopes open?
In some places, the Ore Mountains are covered in white. The town of Oberwiesenthal wants to ring in the winter season in the next few days. But is there enough snow to open the first slopes?
Winter sports enthusiasts need patience - When do the slopes open?
In some places, the Ore Mountains are covered in white. The town of Oberwiesenthal wants to ring in the winter season in the next few days. But is there enough snow to open the first slopes?
Autobahn GmbH des Bundes well equipped for winter service on Saxony's highways
The landscape is still dominated by foliage, but soon snowflakes could be falling instead of leaves. Next Monday marks the start of the winter road maintenance season in Saxony.
Water withdrawal ban in Dresden lifted ahead of schedule
Rivers and streams in Dresden ran the risk of drying up in summer. It was therefore forbidden to draw water. The environmental agency has now lifted this ban ahead of schedule.
Elbe floods Dresden: Peak in Saxony expected in the afternoon
The flood waters in the rivers of eastern Saxony are subsiding. Only the Elbe, coming from the Czech Republic, is swelling - now the crest is moving towards the Saxon part of the river.
Flood: Woman checks water level and falls into the Neisse
A woman just wants to take a closer look at the flooding in Görlitz, slips on the edge of the water and floats hundreds of meters into the water. But she has a stroke of luck.
Floods on the Elbe and Neisse in Saxony: alert level 2 reached
Water levels continue to rise on the Elbe. The district of Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge is calling on the population to take precautions.
Drought in Saxony puts farmers under pressure
Winter barley and winter wheat have been sown in the fields. They are currently lacking one important thing to thrive.
Frosty nights reduce grain harvest in Saxony
Saxony is expecting a significantly lower grain harvest this year than last year. Important cereals such as winter wheat are particularly affected - but there are also positive exceptions.
Christmas tree producers in Saxony expect prices to rise in 2024
Some Christmas tree producers in Saxony are expecting prices to rise in 2024. Nevertheless, the Christmas tree should remain affordable for everyone.
Dresden bans water extraction from bodies of water
In times of drought, water is scarce and a valuable commodity. The city of Dresden is now responding to the prolonged hot spell. Even short rain showers cannot fundamentally solve the problem.
Several injured in accident involving 21 vehicles on highway 4 near Chemnitz
Accidents involving a number of vehicles occur on the A4 this afternoon. The police suspect that the weather may have played a role.
Number of forest fires in Saxony at a similar level to 2023
The 2024 forest fire season shows unusual developments in Saxony. Special measures and human behavior play a decisive role.
Forest fire danger increases in Saxony
The risk of forest fires has increased throughout Saxony compared to the weekend. There is a medium risk in large parts of the state, but two areas are in the high risk zone.
Forests well supplied with water before the start of midsummer
A series of drought years have taken their toll on Saxony's forests. Things are looking better this year. However, the height of summer is still to come.
Saxony's forests well supplied with water - average forest fire season so far
Saxony's forests are well supplied with water before the start of midsummer. The forest fire season has been average so far.
European Championship party in Leipzig canceled due to another storm
The storm returns: the Augustusplatz fan zone in Leipzig is closed due to heavy thunderstorms.
European Championship fan zone in Leipzig reopened after storms
After a brief interruption due to the weather, the European Championship fan zone in Leipzig is open again. It could still rain later, but the worst is over.
Fan zone in Leipzig temporarily closed
Several tens of thousands of fans wanted to celebrate the European Championship match between Portugal and the Czech Republic in Leipzig's fan zone. However, the area was temporarily closed due to the threat of thunderstorms.
Fan zone in Leipzig open for the time being despite the threat of thunderstorms
Despite the threat of thunderstorms, the fan zone in Leipzig remains open for the time being, consultations planned for the afternoon.
Bark beetle situation in Saxony's forests remains tense
The bark beetle situation in Saxony's forests remains tense. Warm weather favors reproduction. Water supply to the trees has a positive effect.
Interlocking fault affects regional traffic near Dresden
A signal box malfunction due to a lightning strike in the Dresden area affects regional services, especially the Länderbahn in the direction of Bautzen and Görlitz.
Storms in Saxony: focus in the Zwickau area
The storm did not hit the Free State of Saxony as hard this weekend as initially feared. Nevertheless, fire departments were called out to hundreds of incidents, as the rescue control centers reported on Sunday. The Zwickau and Vogtland districts were the focal points. There were a total of 150 weat ..
Storms in Saxony - all-clear after a comparatively calm night
Rescue services did not have to respond to any new incidents. Only isolated damage caused by storms in Bautzen and Görlitz. German Weather Service warns of renewed thunderstorms on Sunday.
AfD cancels election campaign due to severe weather warnings in Saxony
The AfD is canceling its planned election campaign finale in Dresden due to severe weather warnings. An alternative event is planned during the state election campaign.
No financial aid for Saxon fruit and wine growers after frost damage
Saxon fruit and wine growers receive no financial aid from the general budget of the Free State following immense frost damage. Ministry of Finance confirms lack of opportunities.
Saxony's environment minister promises financial aid for fruit and wine growers after frost damage
Saxony's Environment Minister holds out the prospect of aid for affected fruit and wine growers after frost damage caused immense damage.
Aid promised for fruit and wine growers
Just over a month after the immense frost damage, the Saxon Environment Minister has promised financial aid for Saxony's fruit and winegrowing businesses. "I am firmly committed to Saxon fruit and wine growing. There will be decisive aid," said Wolfram Günther (Greens) according to a press release o ..
Günther: Disastrous situation in fruit growing and viticulture
After the sub-zero temperatures at the end of April, Saxony's fruit and wine growers are facing huge harvest losses. A decision on support for the farms is to be made in the coming weeks.
Association assumes loss of millions on orchards
The frosty nights two weeks ago caught the already blossoming fruit trees, shrubs and perennials in Saxony off guard. The consequences are worse than feared.
Association assumes loss of millions on orchards
The frosty nights two weeks ago caught the already blossoming fruit trees, shrubs and perennials in Saxony off guard. The consequences are worse than feared.
Plague of mosquitoes in Saxony: experts warn of increased incidence of mosquitoes
People in Saxony must be prepared for significantly more mosquitoes this year. Experts warn of a potential increase in the mosquito population and disease transmission.
Winegrowers after sub-zero temperatures: "2024 harvest largely passé"
Temperatures far below zero have caused major damage to Saxony's vineyards despite frost protection measures. The vines sprouted particularly early this year.
Fruit growers worried about late frosts: damage to winegrowers
A mild winter and summer temperatures in March have resulted in premature fruit blossom. The vines are also already bearing fruit - and this could now take its toll.
High concentration of particulate matter over Easter
A milky haze clouded the sky and sun in many places over the Easter weekend, including Saxony. The desert sand blown north from the Sahara by the wind made for bad air - but not alone.
Easter too early for asparagus farmers in Saxony
For many, fresh asparagus is a must on the table at Easter. However, it usually takes a little while before the noble vegetable from the region ends up on the plate.
Saxon asparagus farmers hope for sunshine
In many households, the first asparagus from the region is traditionally served at Easter. Whether this will work this year is uncertain due to the weather.
Saxony seeks solutions against extreme weather at Open Data Camp
The Free State of Saxony is inviting participants to the Open Data Camp to develop digital solutions for extreme weather situations.
Hunters have no problems after the extensive rainfall
Flooded meadows, wet ground: wild boars are happy and so are the hunters. The rainy weather is not currently making hunting in Bavaria any more difficult.
"Could have been better": mixed ski season
Heat and rain have taken their toll on the slopes in Saxony and skiing is currently suspended throughout the Ore Mountains. Holidaymakers have to switch to alternatives to traditional winter sports.
Extremely strong gale-force winds expected in the Oberharz
Gale-force winds announced by the German Weather Service in the Upper Harz have not yet had any impact, but there is a risk of extreme gale-force winds until Friday night.
Gale-force winds in the Upper Harz: warning level four announced
Gale-force winds announced by the DWD in the Upper Harz have not yet had any impact. Warning level four announced for extreme gale-force winds.
Snowfall: Total closure of the Brenner highway in Austria
The Austrian Brenner highway was closed southbound between Innsbruck and the Brenner Pass on Friday due to heavy snowfall. The highway operator Asfinag has not yet announced how long the important traffic route from Germany to Italy will remain closed. According to Asfinag, around 40 centimeters of ..
Wet fields cause problems for farmers
Permanent rain and large amounts of water are causing problems for some farmers in Brandenburg. Especially in the lowlands, "nothing is working at the moment", said farmer Peter de Vries from Werder (Havel). Work such as rolling and harrowing the fields is not possible and some of the fields are no ..
Elbe floods reach their peak on Wednesday
The Elbe flood reaches its peak on Wednesday and then recedes again.
Floods in Saxony reach alert level 1
The flood situation in Saxony is worsening again, particularly along the Elbe, Black Elster and Lower White Elster river basins.
Several rivers in the east have exceeded reporting limits
Dresden/Magdeburg/Erfurt - In view of the weather conditions, some rivers in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia have exceeded the reporting limit for flooding.In Thuringia, the first two water levels that have exceeded the reporting limit are on the Saale in the Rudolstadt and Saalfeld-Remschütz re ..
Tree on the track: train services in the Vogtland district restricted
There were restrictions and delays to train services in the Vogtland district on Wednesday due to the weather. According to the Erfurt railroad company, there is currently no train service between Gutenfürst and Schönberg (both in the Vogtland district). The reason for this is a fallen tree on the t ..
Situation in Mansfeld-Südharz district relaxed despite thaw
The thaw in Saxony-Anhalt means that people in the Mansfeld-Südharz district are not currently worried about a new flood situation. "The situation is relaxed here and all around," said a spokeswoman for the town of Sangerhausen on Monday when asked by the German Press Agency. Oberröblingen, a distri ..
Truck skids into oncoming traffic: 13-year-old seriously injured
A 13-year-old schoolboy was seriously injured when a lorry collided with a car and a minibus near Langenbernsdorf (Zwickau district). The truck skidded into oncoming traffic on the slippery carriageway of the B175 federal highway, according to the Zwickau police on Friday morning. Three other people ..
Traffic accident in Dresden
Black ice leads to traffic accident in Dresden, two injured
17-year-old remains uninjured after tractor accident in ditch
A 17-year-old girl fell into the ditch with a tractor but was uninjured.
Accident due to black ice: traffic lights destroyed in Stollberg
A 41-year-old destroyed a set of traffic lights in Stollberg in an accident caused by black ice. The man was only slightly injured.
Elbe floods drop to alert level 1
The flood level of the Elbe has fallen to alert level 1 at most measuring points in Saxony. The lowest alert level was in force on Sunday at the Dresden gauge, in Schöna on the Czech border and downstream in Riesa. According to an overview by the state flood center, there was no longer a flood warni ..
Elbe floods in Saxony continue to recede
The flooding of the Elbe continues to recede in Saxony. A water level of 5.30 meters was measured at the Dresden gauge on Saturday morning, according to an overview from the state flood center. A day earlier it had been 5.92 meters. Normal is around 2 meters. In the state capital, as well as in Schö ..
City of Dresden raises alert level 3 for Elbe floods
The city of Dresden lifted the alert level 3 it had declared due to the Elbe flooding on Friday. Alert level 2 is now expected to apply until January 1, the administration announced. Originally, it had been predicted that the Elbe would reach a water level of six meters or more. This is the threshol ..
Year 2023: Saxony records unusually warm weather
The year 2023 was unusually warm in Saxony with an average temperature of 10.1 degrees Celsius and above-average precipitation of 820 liters per square meter. The sun also shone for 1735 hours.
Elbe floods: water level lower than expected
The Elbe flood has reached its highest level in Saxony. The maximum water level remained lower than initially forecast. The risk of flooding has now been completely averted for the other rivers in Saxony, the State Environment Agency announced on Friday. The city of Dresden began dismantling a flood ..
Discharged water from reservoir threatens villages in Thuringia
The increased water level of the Helme after the release of water from the Kelbra dam in Saxony-Anhalt is endangering a village in Thuringia, according to the authorities. The village of Nikolrausrieth in the Kyffhäuserkreis district is affected, a spokesperson for the Ministry of the Interior annou ..
Elbe near Dresden approaching alert level three
The flooding of the Elbe in Dresden continues to approach the second-highest alert level three. The decisive level of six meters will probably be reached in the afternoon. On Wednesday morning, 5.86 meters were measured in Dresden, according to the state flood center in Dresden. However, the city of ..
Dresden declares alert level 3 for Elbe
Dresden has declared a level 3 alert for the Elbe due to flooding. The city announced on Tuesday evening that the guideline value of alert level 2 was expected to be exceeded at the Dresden-Augustusbrücke gauge between 6.00 am and 9.00 am on Wednesday morning. The Dresden Environment Agency had ther ..
Dresden braces itself against rising Elbe water levels
The fire department protects the Laubegast bank with sandbags
Rising water levels on the Elbe
People living along the Elbe must be prepared for further rising water levels. According to the State Flood Center, alert level 3 should be reached in Schöna in Saxon Switzerland on Tuesday afternoon and is expected in Dresden on Wednesday morning.
Ski season begins - thaw soon in the mountains too
While there is already a thaw in the lower regions of Saxony, the alpine ski season has started on the Fichtelberg. But how long will the white splendor last on Saxony's highest peak?
Slabs of ice fall from trucks onto vehicles in Dresden
Three slabs of ice fell onto other vehicles in Dresden. One car driver was slightly injured. The police are investigating for negligent bodily injury.
Weather service: Autumn 2023 second warmest in Saxony
The end of autumn was once again too warm - but also too wet. Nevertheless, there was plenty of sunshine.
Onset of winter leads to disruptions in rail traffic in the Vogtland region
Onset of winter causes delays and cancellations on the Vogtland network.
Rain, squalls and snowfall expected in Saxony
Thick clouds, squalls and showers dominate the weather situation in Saxony. There may be isolated thunderstorms, according to the German Weather Service (DWD) on Friday. Snow is also expected, with 1 to 5 centimetres of fresh snow falling above 600 meters by the evening, according to the forecast. T ..
Rain and wind expected in Saxony
Wind and squalls as well as rain are expected in Saxony at the start of the week. According to the German Weather Service (DWD) on Monday, it will be mainly overcast during the course of the day. There will be prolonged rain on the border with Brandenburg and showers in western Saxony. There will be ..
Highway maintenance depots prepared for the onset of winter
The salt depots are full and the snow clearing and gritting vehicles are ready. But to ensure that driving on Saxony's highways in snow and ice does not become a dangerous slippery ride, drivers themselves are also called upon.
After five months, the ports on the Upper Elbe are once again served by cargo ships
After five months of low water, cargo ships can once again call at the ports on the Upper Elbe. A total of eleven loads were loaded in Dresden, containing transformers and coolers for machines and rotors. Further shipments are planned.
First snowflakes on the Fichtelberg mountain
The first snowflakes of autumn fell on the Fichtelberg mountain on Sunday. At a temperature of minus one degree, the area in the Ore Mountains was "lightly sugared," said a spokesman for the German Weather Service (DWD) in Leipzig. On car roofs or meadows, the snow also remains for a while.For the n ..
Drought affects grain harvest in Saxony
In Saxony, an above-average grain harvest is expected despite the drought, but with impaired quality.
Dresden heat manual: first brochure of its kind
Dresden has developed a comprehensive heat manual containing recommendations for institutions and citizens. It is intended to serve as a basis for the development of a heat action plan.