Winter weather is tightening its grip on large parts of Europe, causing widespread disruption due to heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures. In the Netherlands, flight cancellations have continued for a second consecutive day, while in Paris public bus services were temporarily suspended.
Heavy snowfall and icy conditions are creating problems across Europe. At Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, more than 700 flights were canceled over the past two days. Over 1,000 passengers were forced to spend the night at the airport, sleeping on folding mattresses, according to information published on the airport’s official website. Airport authorities warn that wintery weather accompanied by strong winds is expected to continue. Train services in the Netherlands have also faced delays and cancellations, with parts of the rail network partially paralyzed by snow.
Snow Paralyzes Bus Traffic in Paris
In France, winter conditions have also severely affected transportation. In Paris, urban bus services across the entire city were temporarily halted. Disruptions were also reported in tram, metro, and regional train services. Flights at Paris airports were reduced. Such prolonged snow cover in Paris has been rare in recent years. Traffic difficulties were also reported in northern France, including the city of Lille. Nationwide, traffic disruptions affected approximately 1,650 kilometers of highways, according to Le Parisien. As a result of road accidents linked to the severe weather, five people have lost their lives in France.
Low-Pressure Storm “Elli” to Bring More Snow
Germany is also expected to face unsettled weather in the coming days. Following recent snowfall, a more intense wave of snow is forecast to last until Friday. The low-pressure system is then expected to move toward Central Europe, bringing further snow and ice, according to Germany’s national weather service (DWD). Meteorologists predict a storm system moving eastward on Friday (09 January 2026), particularly affecting northern and eastern regions, leading to falling temperatures and additional snowfall. /DW
