When we heard snow, we were thinking of fluffy and soft — but instead, the Netherlands got slippery and dangerous.
The KNMI (Royal Dutch Weather Institute) has issued a code yellow for many parts of the country this morning, warning of local slipperiness due to hail and wet snow showers.
If you were looking for an excuse to cancel your plans, this is it!
What can we expect?
According to the KNMI, winter showers can be expected in the provinces of North Holland, South Holland, Flevoland, Gelderland, Utrecht, Zeeland, North Brabant, and Limburg. ❄️
And, as if the showers weren’t dramatic enough, thunderstorms might grace us with their presence too!
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Code yellow is in effect until 12 PM in all areas except North Holland, South Holland, and Zeeland, where locals will have to be cautious until 10 PM.
Wees alert als je vandaag de weg op gaat. Plaatselijk komt verradelijke gladheid voor door winterse buien, in het westelijk kustgebied bij buien en soms zware windstoten. Het@KNMI
— Rijkswaterstaat Verkeersinformatie (@RWSverkeersinfo) November 20, 2024
heeft #codegeel afgegeven. Check voor vertrek je route op: https://t.co/JnU7Myzt8m pic.twitter.com/fb2AZJwtwy
Translation: Be alert when you hit the road today. Locally treacherous slippery conditions are expected due to winter showers, in the western coastal area during showers and sometimes heavy gusts of wind. @KNMI has issued #codeyellow.
But that’s not all, folks!
Western coastal areas can expect gusts of heavy wind up to about 90 kilometres per hour, especially near the sea.
For today, we suggest wearing knee pads for the extra protection (and heat) — or simply staying inside. 🥶
Will you be staying inside during this weather? Let us know in the comments below!
