Germany is experiencing an early winter with snow falling across many regions, marking the start of Snowember. The winter has arrived in mid-November, with the first snowflakes observed in Hessen's mountains, such as Feldberg and Wasserkuppe, and in Bayern's Bavarian Forest and Alpine foothills, with up to five centimeters of fresh snow reported. The Sauerland and Erzgebirge regions also saw significant snowfall, leading to the deployment of winter services to clear roads. Temperatures have dropped to around freezing, causing icy conditions and potential Glätte (slippery roads). Forecasts predict continued snow and frost in the coming days, especially in the Mittelgebirge (mid-mountain ranges) and eastern regions, with snow and Schneeregen (snow rain) expected on Wednesday and Thursday. Authorities advise caution on icy roads, and winter preparations are underway as colder weather persists.