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Chaos in Europe Due to Snowfall: Severe Travel Disruptions, -24°C in Austria

Published January 7, 2026, 18:18
Chaos in Europe Due to Snowfall: Severe Travel Disruptions, -24°C in Austria

Severe problems are being caused by snowfall in many European countries, affecting travel by air, rail, and road. In the Netherlands, hundreds of flights have been canceled from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, and thousands of passengers were forced to spend the night at the airport. In Belgium, flights have also been canceled and trains to the Netherlands are experiencing delays. In the United Kingdom, Eurostar routes have been canceled and many schools in Scotland remain closed. In Central Europe, the situation is particularly difficult, with flight cancellations and problems with road and rail transport. Austria has recorded temperatures as low as -24°C.