School closures due to winter weather in several German states

Heavy snowfalls and black ice have been disrupting Germany for days. Schools are closed in several federal states, including Lower Saxony and Bremen. Flight cancellations and traffic jams are adding to the restrictions.

Snowfalls and black ice have been causing disruptions across Germany for days. A new extreme weather front is moving in, with black ice threatening roads and sidewalks especially in the north and east. Schools in Lower Saxony and Bremen have been closed to protect students and staff.

At Frankfurt Airport, 100 flights were canceled, affecting thousands of travelers. A 30-kilometer traffic jam formed on the A3 highway. Warnings of a 'dangerous' black ice weather situation highlight the risks as a rain front passes over frosty Germany.

Experts advise caution on the roads. The live ticker provides ongoing updates to inform those affected. This weather event follows persistent winter issues and significantly impacts daily life.

Makala yanayohusiana

Traffic pileup on icy motorway in northern Germany due to black ice, with emergency response.
Picha iliyoundwa na AI

Black ice in northern Germany causes accidents and closures

Imeripotiwa na AI Picha iliyoundwa na AI

Freezing rain and ice has led to numerous traffic accidents in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg. Several motorways were temporarily closed, and hospitals report high strain from injuries. The German Weather Service continues to warn of black ice risks.

The German Weather Service (DWD) has warned of freezing rain and heavy snowfall in parts of Germany that could significantly disrupt traffic on Monday. Black ice threatens especially in Saxony, Brandenburg, and Berlin, while up to 25 centimeters of new snow is expected in the south. Drivers and commuters should anticipate disruptions.

Imeripotiwa na AI

After delivering heavy snow and widespread travel disruptions earlier in the week, Storm Elli has passed Germany milder than expected, with most rail services restored by Sunday. Approaching Low Gunda now threatens freezing rain and severe black ice nationwide, prompting Monday school closures in several states.

Storm Elli's disruptions have expanded beyond initial Schleswig-Holstein impacts to northern and eastern Germany, prompting widespread school closures, ongoing rail chaos around Hannover, and forecasts of 10-20 cm snow in southern regions Saturday. North Sea gusts and a cruise ship's early return add to challenges.

Imeripotiwa na AI

Eight French departments have been placed on snow and black ice alert due to an expected weather perturbation starting from midnight Sunday. The regions of Brittany and Normandy have announced the suspension of school transports for Monday, January 5. Snowfalls of 3 to 7 cm are forecast, with circulation difficulties expected.

Following SMHI's earlier warnings, sudden ice has now caused major transport chaos in Västerbotten on Wednesday, with over 30 bus trips canceled, flights grounded, and multiple accidents including one injury. Disruptions are expected to persist through Friday.

Imeripotiwa na AI

Following initial widespread disruptions from Storm "Elli" on Friday, rail traffic in Schleswig-Holstein remains heavily affected into Saturday amid arctic cold and frost. While most German Weather Service warnings have been lifted, they persist on the west coast, with further precipitation forecast.

Jumatatu, 26. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 15:23:37

Winter storm triggers thousands of US flight cancellations and widespread power outages

Jumatatu, 26. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 10:50:01

Snow and Ice Cause Accidents in Schleswig-Holstein

Ijumaa, 9. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 02:00:16

Storm Elli causes disruptions in northern Germany despite milder impacts

Alhamisi, 8. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 19:58:32

Storm Elli hits Germany: Heavy snow leads to school closures and travel disruptions

Jumatano, 7. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 10:59:29

Snow and ice update: Transport halted, hospitals overwhelmed in France

Jumanne, 6. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 21:30:51

Weather warning: Storm, snow and freezing rain in germany

Jumatatu, 5. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 22:34:44

Snow chaos: Is northern Germany less prepared than the south?

Jumatatu, 5. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 13:19:53

France cold wave: Widespread transport chaos as snow blankets west and Paris region

Jumamosi, 3. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 16:32:19

Heavy snowfall halts bus services in Lübeck

Jumapili, 28. Mwezi wa kumi na mbili 2025, 07:34:17

Car struck by train: icy chaos continues in germany

 

 

 

Tovuti hii inatumia vidakuzi

Tunatumia vidakuzi kwa uchambuzi ili kuboresha tovuti yetu. Soma sera ya faragha yetu kwa maelezo zaidi.
Kataa