Europe is set to experience a dramatic temperature shift in the coming days, with some regions seeing temperatures soar to +20°C, a sharp contrast to the lingering winter chill.
In Germany, for instance, temperatures are expected to climb to 20°C, a sudden change that could pose health risks, especially for those with chronic illnesses, according to the German Weather Service (DWD). Frost will persist until Wednesday, when temperatures will plummet to -15°C. By Thursday, the region will experience a rapid warm-up to +15°C, with western Germany possibly reaching +18°C on Friday. The weekend will bring mild temperatures across Germany, with highs around +19°C or just below +20°C in the southwest.
“A temperature increase of more than 30 degrees in just a few days is extreme and puts stress on the body,” warned meteorologist Dominik Jung from wetter.net.
In the Czech Republic, spring-like temperatures will be delayed until the weekend. While Thursday will see temperatures around +5°C, warmer air from Spain will begin to influence the region under a high-pressure system. The rise will be more gradual compared to Germany. By Sunday, temperatures are expected to reach 12°C, and next week could see a further increase, with a high of 15°C on Tuesday. “In recent years, the end of winter has shifted from extreme to extreme,” said meteorologist Dagmar Gonsová.
Alongside the temperature surge, meteorologists are also warning about worsening air quality. Pollutant levels, particularly dust particles, are rising across Europe. In Poland, levels have already reached an alarming 200 micrograms per cubic meter, which is four times above the European limit. In the Czech Republic, the Moravian-Silesian region is also seeing elevated levels, with many monitoring stations exceeding the allowable particulate matter limit of 50 micrograms per cubic meter early on Tuesday morning.
