Overview
- KNMI raised warnings to code red for Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe as freezing rain created a dangerous glaze on roads, prompting an NL-Alert urging residents to stay indoors and reserve 112 for life‑threatening emergencies.
- ProRail kept all rail services north of Zwolle suspended until at least 11:00 because crews and emergency services could not safely access infrastructure, with operators later reporting gradual improvement on main routes.
- Regional bus operator Qbuzz halted services in Groningen, Drenthe and Friesland from Tuesday evening, targeting a restart around 10:30 Wednesday, while universities, libraries and municipal services delayed openings.
- Rijkswaterstaat and provincial authorities reported multiple overnight crashes and closures, advised people not to travel, and said the public largely heeded the call, keeping roads quiet as strooiwagens continued operations.
- Salt ran out at several local retailers as demand surged, and while provincial coordinators said highways were fully treated by midday, forecasters cautioned that untreated local roads—especially in Groningen—could remain slick, with Drenthe’s code red extended into the early afternoon.