Ironically, on the first day of April, winter has returned to Germany.

There was snowfall not only at high altitudes - the landscape was white on Friday morning, even in the lowlands, such as along the Autobahn 2 in East Westphalia, gritting services were in action.

The German Weather Service predicted more snowfall for central Germany, the south and the edge of the Alps.

Wind and gusts of wind are to be expected in the northern half.

Because of the snow and freezing wet, slippery roads are possible again.

You should therefore drive carefully, especially in the morning, said a spokesman for the German Weather Service.

In Baden-Württemberg, the Black Forest and the Swabian Alb reported fresh snow.

According to DWD information, up to ten centimeters of snow can fall during the day, especially in the north-east of Baden-Württemberg at higher altitudes.

In large parts of the country it should snow on Saturday night.

It could already be white at 200 meters.

People in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia can also expect a wintry Friday, sometimes with snowfall.

Frost in particular is a major problem for many plants that are already in bloom.

Frost damage can occur, especially with plants that are close to the ground, such as strawberries.