Six people died and hundreds of flights were cancelled across Europe due to intense snowfall and icy conditions. The weather caused widespread travel disruption. Thousands were stranded at airports in Paris and Amsterdam.

Five deaths occurred in France due to treacherous driving conditions. Three died in Landes due to black ice. Two more died in separate motor accidents in the Paris region. A woman died in Sarajevo, Bosnia, after heavy snowfall. The incidents occurred amid a continent-wide cold snap.

Hundreds of flights were cancelled. Disruption is expected to continue into Wednesday. Airports struggled to manage the backlog of stranded passengers. Travel advisories were issued across affected regions.

Europe experiences winter weather annually. However, the intensity of this snowfall exceeded recent averages. Infrastructure struggled to cope with the rapid accumulation of snow and ice.

Further travel delays are anticipated. Authorities urge caution on roads and at airports. Weather forecasts predict continued snowfall in some areas.