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Code Yellow Issued for Slippery Roads and Local Dense Fog Across Much of the Netherlands This Morning

The KNMI alert remains in effect until 11:00, excluding Zeeland, North Brabant, Limburg, the Wadden.

Overview

  • KNMI warns that icy patches stem from refreezing of wet road surfaces and from freezing fog causing rime.
  • In dense fog, visibility can drop below 200 meters and pockets of fog may form suddenly, creating traffic hazards.
  • Rijkswaterstaat advises motorists to slow down, increase following distance, and plan for extra travel time.
  • The risk of slick conditions and reduced visibility could linger well into the morning hours, according to forecasters.
  • The warning covers a large part of the country, with no alert in force for Zeeland, North Brabant, Limburg, or the Wadden Islands.