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Code Orange Snowstorm Disrupts Dutch Morning Travel

Officials urge people to work from home to avoid hazardous travel.

Overview

  • KNMI issues code orange across much of the country this morning as a west‑to‑east snow band drops roughly 5–10 cm inland and lighter amounts at the coast.
  • Strong southerly winds reduce visibility and cause drifting snow, with a shift to wet snow or rain expected later near coastal areas.
  • Bus operators keep vehicles in depots through the morning peak, with RET, EBS, HTM, Transdev and Qbuzz suspending many routes until at least late morning, while trams and metro mostly continue.
  • NS runs a winter timetable at about 80% of normal service and warns of delays and reduced frequencies as ProRail deploys extra crews to keep infrastructure passable.
  • Rotterdam The Hague Airport cancels early flights, and municipalities report strained snow‑clearing operations and dwindling road salt supplies, including shortages flagged in Barneveld.