Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures hit parts of Europe

6 Jan 2026 • 9:11 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Severe winter weather, including heavy snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, has caused widespread disruption across parts of Europe.
  • At least five fatalities have been reported in France due to weather-related accidents, with Paris experiencing significant snowfall, traffic chaos, and school closures.
  • Air travel was severely impacted, with six French airports closing and hundreds of flights cancelled at major hubs like Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.
  • Britain faced a cold snap with temperatures dropping to minus 12.5 degrees, leading to widespread disruption of rail, road, and air travel, and the closure of numerous schools.
  • Balkan countries experienced heavy snow and rain, causing a fatality in Sarajevo, traffic issues, and disruptions to power and water supplies, while Croatia and Montenegro were battered by stormy seas.

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