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Storm Elli hits Germany: Heavy snow leads to school closures and travel disruptions
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Following DWD forecasts, Storm Low Elli has brought heavy snowfalls and gale-force winds to Germany, worst in the north. Schools are shut across Lower Saxony and parts of Schleswig-Holstein, transport is curtailed, and life-threatening conditions persist amid snow drifts and black ice.
Fresh snowfall has blanketed the Italian Alps, providing natural cover for venues just weeks before the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics begin. Meteorologists predict more snow, easing concerns over potential spring-like conditions due to climate change. Organizers still plan for artificial snow production as a backup.
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The Border Roads Organisation (Bro) rescued 60 people, including 40 army personnel, stranded at Chatergala Pass in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district after heavy snowfall. The 40-hour operation cleared 5-6 feet of snow at 10,500 feet altitude. This rescue came days after a tragic accident that killed 10 soldiers, highlighting the route's dangers.
The first major snowfall of the season blanketed much of Sweden this week. Several weather warnings were issued, and traffic faced significant disruptions from the sudden weather.
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Yamagata Prefecture recorded its first snowfall of the season on November 19, the same date as last year. Influenced by a winter-type pressure pattern bringing strong cold air, snow mixed with rain fell in Yamagata City. Accumulations reached up to 26 centimeters in some areas.