Germany braces for more heavy snowfall as Storm Goretti hits northern Europe

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Jon Henley and Deborah ColeJanuary 9, 2026 at 04:13 PM

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Storm Goretti (called Elli in Germany) has battered northwestern Europe, causing widespread disruption. France experienced record winds, leaving nearly 400,000 homes without power, mainly in Normandy and Brittany, and causing some injuries. Regional train services were suspended, and schools were closed in northern France. Germany is bracing for heavy snowfall up to 20cm, strong winds, and temperatures as low as -20C. Deutsche Bahn halted long-distance rail services in northern Germany, and schools were closed in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein due to expected ice and snowdrifts.

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