Germany is experiencing a renewed winter spell with heavy snowfall and icy conditions causing traffic disruptions on Thursday, particularly in the Münsterland, Hesse, and eastern Bavaria regions, where up to 20 centimeters of snow have fallen locally. The western and central low mountain ranges are most affected, while the northeast remains bitterly cold with severe frost. Accidents have been reported, including a truck falling down an embankment in the Black Forest. Despite the ongoing winter weather, a significant temperature increase is forecast, with double-digit temperatures expected in parts of Germany by Saturday, signaling a sudden shift towards spring.