Germany is experiencing a dramatic weather shift, moving from bitter cold temperatures below -15°C last week to spring-like warmth, with highs expected to reach up to 20°C by mid-week. This rapid warming, combined with recent heavy rainfall of 30 to over 100 liters per square meter, triggered considerable flooding in regions like Franconia and Upper Palatinate, reaching alert level 3. Although the flood situation is now easing, avalanche danger in the Alps is escalating due to new snowfall and thawing at lower elevations. ntv meteorologist Björn Alexander cautions about a potential "Märzwinter," suggesting that despite current mild forecasts, March could still experience periods of extreme cold.