Roads remain treacherous Sunday evening as snow and ice hit Netherlands
Snow is spreading across the Netherlands Sunday evening, creating slippery conditions, as code yellow remains active at least until Monday morning. The snowfall reached Zeeland around 4 p.m. and had extended into Zuid-Holland, across the Schiphol Airport terrain, and into Amsterdam, and parts of Noord-Holland, Noord-Brabant, Utrecht and Limburg by 6 p.m.
The KNMI predicts snow accumulation of 2 to 5 centimeters, with higher amounts possible in some localized areas, the meteorological institute said. "An area of snow is moving across the country from the southwest. Expect slippery conditions due to snow," said infrastructure agency Rijkswaterstaat.
Most areas are expected to see conditions improve overnight into Monday morning, but the northern provinces will remain affected longer, WeerOnline reported. Friesland and Drenthe are under a weather warning until 7 a.m., and Groningen until 9 a.m.
Road authorities are actively treating streets. Flevoland began a “first preventive round” of salting Sunday afternoon, followed by curative treatments as ice forms. Westland and The Hague are also spreading salt, as are workers elsewhere in Zuid-Holland.
Officials warned that “it can still be slippery in some areas, so remain alert when driving.” Rijkswaterstaat, the national road authority, urged motorists to adjust their speed and maintain extra distance. Salt trucks are deployed and ready to respond to hazardous areas.
Schiphol Airport has canceled at least 150 flights Sunday afternoon and evening as a preventive measure because of the snowfall, affecting both incoming and outgoing flights, according to KLM.
Temperatures will fall to around 0 degrees Sunday evening, with southeast winds making it feel below freezing. Overnight, much of the snow will turn to rain in the west and south, while northern and eastern regions will continue to see snow.
Monday morning may still be slippery in the east and north during the commute. Across the rest of the country, intermittent showers and sunny breaks are forecast, with highs ranging from 3 degrees in Groningen to 8 degrees in the south.
Tuesday will bring highs of 5–7 degrees with occasional showers of rain, hail, or wet snow. Wednesday is expected to be mostly dry with highs of 3–5 degrees and a mix of sun and clouds.
Thursday and Friday will bring a mix of sun and clouds, light nighttime frosts, and highs of 2–5 degrees. By next weekend, temperatures could rise to 7–10 degrees with unsettled weather and fewer sunny intervals.
