Arctic Blast Paralyzes European Travel, Threatens Paris

A severe winter storm has caused major travel disruptions across northwest Europe. Heavy snow and ice led to widespread road closures, flight cancellations, and train delays in the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands on Monday. France's national weather service, Météo-France, issued its second-highest warning, an orange alert. This alert covers a large area of northwest France, including the capital, Paris. Transport authorities in all three countries advised people to avoid non-essential travel. They warned of dangerous driving conditions and ongoing delays in air and rail services as crews work to clear the snow and ice.