Travel came to a standstill throughout Europe on Saturday as thick snow covered cities and frigid temperatures gripped the region following a week of deadly early-season storms.
In Munich and Dublin, flights were suspended on Saturday due to a winter storm that brought heavy snowfall to southern Germany, as well as parts of Austria, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic, causing widespread disruptions to travel across the continent.
Munich Airport announced the cancellation of hundreds of flights, with no expected resumption until Sunday morning.
Video footage captured the airport’s airplanes and tarmac covered in a blanket of snow as crews worked diligently to clear the wintry conditions, the New York Post reported.
Significant delays, exceeding an hour, were reported at airports in London, Vienna, and Zurich, according to tracking services.
Ten flights in Dublin faced cancellations, including one inbound from Munich and another outbound to Amsterdam, as hazardous snow and icy conditions prevailed, as reported by the Irish Independent.
Glasgow Airport halted all flights Saturday morning due to unexpectedly heavy snow but resumed operations several hours later, according to X.
In Austria and Switzerland, the snow prompted officials to issue warnings about potential avalanches, as reported by the New York Post.
Numerous sporting events across the UK, including 11 Scottish soccer matches, were canceled. Over the past week, snowstorms in Ukraine claimed 10 lives, with some individuals stranded in thousands of vehicles, according to officials.
The Guardian noted that 1,500 towns and villages in the war-affected nation were left without power. In Odesa, one snowstorm led to the rescue of 2,500 people, with approximately 850 vehicles requiring towing.
Snowstorms in Moldova resulted in four reported deaths, with two individuals found in cars buried in snow drifts.
Written by B.C. Begley
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