Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Freezing Rain Disrupts Travel Across Europe
A big cold snap with freezing rain and ice made it really hard for people to travel in parts of Europe.
Airports in countries like Austria, Hungary, and the Czech Republic had to stop or delay flights.
Trains, trams, and buses were also affected, and some roads were closed.
In Romania, it got so cold that some schools had to do classes online.
The weather is making it tough for people to get around safely.
Freezing rain and icy conditions disrupted travel across central and eastern Europe on Tuesday.
Airports in the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary postponed flights, with some diverting to other airports.
Public transport, including trams, trains, and buses, faced delays and cancellations.
Temperatures in Romania dropped as low as -13°C, leading to online classes in some schools.
Authorities advised travelers to postpone non-urgent journeys due to hazardous conditions.
- Who
- Travelers and residents in central and eastern Europe
- What
- Freezing rain and icy conditions causing widespread travel disruptions
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Central and eastern Europe (Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Germany)
- Why
- Extreme weather conditions leading to hazardous travel conditions
- Affected Countries
- Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Germany
- Affected Airports
- Vienna International, Prague's Vaclav Havel, Budapest's Ferenc Liszt, Slovakia's international airport
- Transport Disruptions
- Flights, trams, trains, buses, highways
- Temperature
- As low as -13°C in Romania
- Weather Conditions
- Freezing rain, extreme icing, significant snowfall