Snowfall, snowdrifts, black ice, hurricane! This is where "Elli" becomes dangerous
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Storm Elli Causes Widespread Snow and Travel DisruptionsSince Friday morning, Storm Elli has triggered heavy snowdrifts, icy roads, and train cancellations across northern and southern Germany.
- The German Weather Service downgraded warnings in many areas but maintained alerts for heavy snowdrifts and hurricane-force gusts in parts of northern and southern Germany.
- Train services in northern Germany were suspended on Friday and are planned to gradually resume on Saturday, though delays and cancellations remain likely.
- Several Bundesliga matches, including Bremen vs. Hoffenheim and St. Pauli vs. Leipzig, were canceled due to icy conditions and snowdrifts, with many schools also closed in affected regions.
- Road traffic disruptions, multiple accidents, a hazardous goods truck incident, and emergency rescues highlight the severe impact of snow, ice, and storm across the country.
We have not seen this in this millennium.— Jan Schenk, meteorologist from 'The Weather Channel', describes the extraordinary snowfall during winter storm 'Elli'.
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Snowfall, snowdrifts, black ice, hurricane! This is where "Elli" becomes dangerous
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- The German Weather Service issues severe warnings for icy roads, heavy snowdrifts, and hurricane-force gusts affecting large parts of southern and northern Germany.
- Schools in North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony, Hamburg, and Bremen close on Friday or Monday, implementing remote learning and emergency care due to dangerous conditions.
- Public transportation faces major disruptions with limited train services restarting midday in the north and bus routes suspended amid numerous road closures and accidents.
- Numerous traffic accidents, including pile-ups and rollovers with injuries and fatalities, underscore the storm's severity; avalanche risks rise in the Alpine regions.
The health and safety of our students is our top priority. That is why we have decided to take this step.— School Minister Dorothee Feller (CDU) regarding the decision to suspend in-person classes in North Rhine-Westphalia due to the risk of ice.
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