Overview
- KNMI warnings remain in place through the weekend with locally 5–10 centimeters of snow expected, especially in central and eastern regions, and a high risk of refreezing.
- Traffic authorities report major disruption including repeated crashes and long queues on the A50 and an official diversion on the A12 via Arnhem; a Lavastorm machine is in use on the A2 between Den Bosch and Vught.
- Since Thursday evening, gritters have covered roughly 78,000 kilometers and spread over 7 million kilograms of salt, with drivers urged to slow down, keep distance, and minimize lane changes.
- Police confirm two teenagers, 16 and 18, were shot dead late Thursday in Amsterdam’s Piet Wiedijkpark; suspects fled, a daylight forensic investigation is underway, and a witness reported hearing six or seven shots.
- The search continues for a missing 19-year-old from Helmond with an intellectual disability who was last seen lightly dressed, as Veteranen Search Team and riot police assist and tips near Asten’s Ommelseweg are checked; Dutch burn centers have offered support after the Swiss nightclub fire, which has not yet been accepted.