Snowstorm paralyzes travel in southern Germany
Nearly 17 inches of snow fell in some parts of the Munich area, according to the German Weather Service.
Snow blankets neighborhood in Munich, Germany
A snowstorm dropped several inches of snow in some areas of southern Germany, including this neighborhood in Munich. (Courtesy: @marcomecarozzi471 / TikTok)
MUNICH, Germany – Photos and videos showed snow blanketing parts of southern Germany, where travel was ground to a halt due to the inclement weather.
Nearly 17 inches fell in some parts of the Munich area, according to the German Weather Service.
Some in Munich took to cross country skies to cross the city's snowy roads. (@18dave93 via Storyful / FOX Weather)
Officials at the Munich Airport stated Saturday that air traffic had been halted until at least Sunday, as the heavy snowfall was expected to continue into the night.
Images of a frozen Munich Airport showed airplanes covered in snow and ice on the tarmac.
A snow-covered plane stands at the Munich Airport. (Karl-Josef Hildenbrand / picture alliance / Getty Images)
Munich Airport resumed flight operations Sunday at 6 a.m. local time but noted restrictions were still in place.
"If you are flying today, please check the status of your flight with your airline before traveling to the airport," the airport wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
Ground travel was also affected by the snowstorm. Images shot at a train station in Munich show snow-covered trains stuck on the rails.
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German train company Deutsche Bahn said in a statement that restrictions have been placed on rail travel in southern Germany for Saturday and Sunday. The company recommended people postpone travel to and from Munich.
The image below shows a Deutsche Bahn train stuck on the snow-covered rails.
A Deutsche Bahn (DB) train stands on a snow-covered track at the main station. (Sven Hoppe / picture alliance / Getty Images)
Road travelers didn't fare much better, as snow blanketed roadways, street signs and stoplights.
In the photo below, vehicles nearly disappeared under the thick layer of snow.
Masses of snow lie on cars and a road in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. (Felix Hörhager / picture alliance / Getty Images)
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Trucks and tractors were being used to remove snow from the road and make routes somewhat clear for use, such as the road in front of St. Ludwig Church in Munich.
Snow is cleared in Munich, Germany. (@hamza.mzr via Storyful / FOX Weather)
While the snowstorm created headaches for some, it produced a winter wonderland for others.
The heavy snowfall drew residents out to brave the cold and enjoy the fresh powder.