Amtrak has suspended more than a dozen trains along the Northeast Corridor due to freezing temperatures, affecting commuters in the New York region and other areas. Customers with tickets for canceled trains can transfer their rides to another date or time without additional charges. While train travel is disrupted, planes, subways, and buses in New York City are operating normally, and the airtrain to JFK airport has been restored to service.
Oregon is bracing for a second round of freezing rain, prompting road closures and transportation disruptions, including the closure of Interstate 84 in the Columbia River Gorge and the shutdown of TriMet's MAX light-rail lines. Downed trees and power lines have caused road closures in Portland, with the winter storm expected to impact travel across the state. Power outages and fuel shortages are also affecting residents, with many roads still covered in snow and ice from the weekend.
More than 700 flights were canceled at Munich Airport due to heavy snowfall, while buses, trams, and some train services in Munich were also suspended. Munich's central train station was closed for arrivals, and long-distance services have been entirely suspended. Rail traffic is expected to be severely impacted until Monday. Residents were advised not to use their cars unless necessary, and some were told not to leave their homes at all. A football match between Bayern Munich and Union Berlin was postponed due to safety risks and traffic conditions. The 44 centimeters of snow in Munich is the most recorded in December since 1933.
Heavy snowfall in southern Germany has caused chaos, with Munich airport suspending flights until Sunday morning and over 760 flights affected. More than 40 centimeters of snow fell overnight, leading authorities to ask residents to stay home for their safety. Train traffic has also been disrupted, with cancellations and delays expected throughout the region. A football match between Bayern Munich and Union Berlin has been called off. The weather is expected to ease in the afternoon, but more snow is forecasted for Allgäu in the south of Bavaria.
A snowstorm in southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic has caused travel chaos, with Munich's airport grounding all flights until 6 a.m. Sunday and other airports in the region experiencing delays and cancellations. Trains to and from Munich's central station were also halted, and public transportation in Munich was severely affected. Downed trees left many without power in Bavaria, and a soccer match in Munich was canceled. Austria and Switzerland raised avalanche warnings, and the Czech Republic faced road closures, delays, and power outages.
Central Illinois is experiencing storm damage and power outages due to severe weather. Over 30,000 customers are affected by power outages in Springfield, while Champaign's Willard Airport sustained roof damage and a power failure. The Urbana Park District has canceled events, and the Sangamon Mass Transit District has suspended service due to street damage. Multiple semis have rolled over on I-57, causing traffic diversions, and downed power lines are blocking lanes on Interstate 55.
French workers angry over the government's decision to increase the retirement age to 64 blocked access to a terminal at Charles de Gaulle airport, disrupted train services, and caused garbage to pile up on the streets. Unions are pressuring the government to withdraw the law that delays retirement by two years. President Emmanuel Macron says the legislation will come into force by year-end despite escalating tensions. The schism represents the most serious challenge to Macron since the "Yellow Vest" revolt four years ago.
