Winter Weather Snarls Travel Across Northern Europe

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Aimee Ortiz, Jeanna Smialek, Ségolène Le Stradic and Judson JonesJanuary 6, 2026 at 11:03 PM

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Winter weather disrupted travel across Northern Europe on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 6-7, 2026. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol canceled nearly 2,000 flights this week due to accumulated ice and snow, and train service to and from the airport was temporarily shut down. Brussels Airport warned of likely interruptions on Wednesday due to de-icing needs. Snow showers were expected across multiple metropolitan areas, including Brussels, Paris, and Antwerp. In France, authorities were preparing for more cold weather after unexpectedly strong snowfalls on Monday led to five deaths in road accidents.

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Piroschka Van De Wouw 30% Germany 40% Paris 40% Antwerp, Belgium 40% France ×250% Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute 60% Belgium ×360% Brussels Airport 70% Brussels ×270% Amsterdam 70% Northern Europe ×280% Amsterdam Airport Schiphol ×390%

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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