Winter Weather Wreaks Havoc on Travel in Germany and Norway: Hundreds of Flights and Train Services Disrupted

 Extreme winter weather has wreaked havoc on travel in Germany and Norway, with freezing rain and heavy snowfall causing hundreds of flight cancellations and disrupting train services. Frankfurt airport and Oslo airport both experienced significant closures and delays, with Frankfurt initially cancelling all operations as airplanes could no longer be de-iced. In addition, smaller airports in Germany, such as in Munich and Saarbruecken, were forced to cease operations entirely due to dangerous weather conditions. Passengers faced immense stress and changes in plans, with many flights and train services being cancelled or delayed.

German rail operator Deutsche Bahn reduced the top speed of its high-speed ICE trains as a precautionary measure and cancelled long-distance services to Paris due to weather conditions in France. Norway also experienced disruptions in train services, with some areas in the east of the country being affected by the severe weather. The extreme risk of black ice and heavy snowfall in the affected regions is expected to persist through Thursday, leading to the continued closure of numerous schools in Germany's central and southern regions. This rare and dangerous weather event has left travelers stranded and scrambling to make alternate arrangements for their journeys.