I was in Germany for 9 years working as a civilan for the military. I was stationed at Landsthul Regional Medical Center which is in the south western part of Germany. We always had a lot of snow, but it was usually the big wet heavy flakes. It was cold, but not sub- zero cold. Also there was never to much wind, since we were in the mountains, and had plenty of trees for shelter. Warm & Natural would work well for warmth. If they live off post they will be provided a washer and dryer for laundry in the place they rent. If they have on post housing, they will still have a washer and dryer to use also.