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France, UK, Netherlands: Severe Disruptions to Transport Due to Heavy Snowfall

Published January 5, 2026, 20:08
France, UK, Netherlands: Severe Disruptions to Transport Due to Heavy Snowfall

Heavy snowfall is causing significant disruptions to transport in France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Approximately 700 flights have been canceled at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, while in France, airlines have been asked to reduce flights by 15% from Paris airports. In the UK, flights and train schedules have been canceled, and many schools have closed. The snowfall has also caused traffic congestion, with tailbacks reaching 1,000 kilometers in the Île-de-France region. Authorities are urging people to avoid travel and stay home as further snowfall is expected in the coming days.