Snow lovers, rejoice! The new year is expected to bring snowy winter weather to almost the entirety of the Netherlands.
Yep, as NU.nl reports, the first weekend of 2026 will likely bring a dusting of snow to almost every doorstep in the country.
And that’s not just a figure of speech. Speaking with Nu.nl, Weeronline meteorologist Johnny Willemsen says that “Almost everyone in the Netherlands will see snow, the question is how much of it will last.”
We didn’t get the white Christmas we were hoping for, but a white New Year will do the trick.
So where’s the snow?
After a dry (but windy) New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day is expected to see rain and sleet, which will only increase as the weekend arrives.
But for snow lovers, this is good news! Over the weekend, nights will see freezing temperatures everywhere except the coastal Netherlands. This means light snow is possible over both weekend nights and into the early mornings.
Saturday brings some variety — heavy showers mixed with snow and even hail are likely. And as the night gets colder, snow is certainly more likely.
However, the snow is expected to stay away from the coast, as these regions will not experience low enough temperatures.
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For those who do get snow, it’s unclear whether it will stay on the ground. In the case of heavier snow, it may linger on Sunday during the day, as temperatures are expected to range from 0 to 3 degrees Celsius.
The following week will see less precipitation and a little more sunshine (finally), though the freezing temperatures are likely to stick around.
How has the weather affected you? Let us know in the comments!
