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Bamberg in a winter dream: sun, frost and possible snowfall are threatening!
Find out the current weather forecasts for Bamberg: Cool temperatures, possible snowfall and high pressure characterize the winter.
Bamberg in a winter dream: sun, frost and possible snowfall are threatening!
Today is January 18, 2026, and in Bamberg we are enjoying a quiet winter day. Loud bamberg-meine-stadt.de The weather conditions will bring a lot of sunshine, while dry air masses from the east will dissipate highly foggy structures in the morning. Temperatures reach a pleasant +6 degrees, and a moderate easterly wind ensures a fresh feeling in the lowlands, especially at higher altitudes.
After a friendly Sunday, a cold snap is imminent. The coming nights will be frosty, and temperatures of below -5 degrees are possible as early as Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday show a similar trend with highs of only +2 to +3 degrees and nighttime temperatures of up to -10 degrees. The weather situation is currently influenced by a stationary high pressure area over Northern and Eastern Europe, which is directing cold air masses into the basins.
Possible onset of winter with snowfall
From Thursday onwards, meteorological uncertainty could increase as there is a possibility of Siberian cold air advancing towards Central Europe. The weather models show different scenarios. According to the forecasts, either a mild altitude variant could occur, which combines mild conditions in higher air layers with frosty, dry weather on the ground, or the cold air variant, which could bring snowfalls. Both variants allow the nights to remain frosty.
The last week of January in particular could present us with challenges. In an article from the District newspaper indicates an impending extreme cold phase in Germany. From January 24th, cold continental air is expected from Eastern Europe, which could lead to long-lasting frost. Temperatures between -10 and -20 degrees are expected, which could have serious effects on the infrastructure.
A harsh winter with far-reaching consequences
The cold could also cause energy consumption to rise sharply as heaters have to run continuously. The gas storage tanks are only half full, which can be problematic in such extreme frost. Markets are already feeling the jitters and prices are rising as they prepare for February. The daswetter.com Forecasts illustrate a process of change that is taking place regarding the weather situation in Central Europe.
A comparison is drawn with the historic winter of 1978/79, as blockade highs and persistent cold characterized the situation at that time. Current weather conditions could lead to phenomena similar to those that occur during prolonged cold outbreaks.
It will remain pleasantly friendly in Bamberg until Wednesday, but the prospect of snow at the weekend should not be underestimated. With this weather dynamic, there could be a more noticeable cold wave next February, which means something for everyone - that means dressing warmly and preparing nature for the classic winter season!