Weather Alert

More than 20cm of snow from a major winter storm disrupted operations at Toronto Pearson Airport, prompting delays and passenger advisories from Air Canada and airport officials

After Vienna and Bratislava, Budapest Airport, the capital of Hungary, has also been closed to takeoffs and landings due to severe weather conditions across the continent. Israir and Wizz Air flights have been diverted to Bucharest and will continue to be rescheduled as soon as possible

The airports in Vienna and Bratislava have announced possible delays and cancelled flights because of snowstorms and wintry conditions

Birmingham Airport warns passengers of Air-Rail Link delays due to maintenance work scheduled until February, along with possible check-in area queues due to construction work. Also: beware of new liquids carrying rules

About 20 minutes before landing at Ben Gurion Airport, in the midst of stormy weather, a plane carrying Maccabi Tel Aviv football players was struck by lightning, causing panic among the passengers. The flight landed safely with zero casualties

Birmingham Airport was closed for safety reasons, and many passengers spent the night there: "Our runway has reopened on a reduced basis." Amsterdam Airport has also been dealing with the effects of the harsh weather for several days, and many flights have been canceled

Storm Goretti continues to affect the UK with heavy snow, strong winds, and heavy rain. Amber and Yellow warnings are in place, with travel and daily life disruption expected. "Drivers need to be considering if it’s safe to get behind the wheel"

Strong winds and harsh winter conditions are causing a significant reduction in activity at Amsterdam Airport, with hundreds of flights canceled and more expected

Snow and icy conditions are limiting flights at Schiphol Airport, causing delays and cancellations. Train traffic across the Netherlands is also suspended. "Our snow crews are working around the clock. If your flight has been cancelled, please do not come to the airport."

The Met Office warns of snow, sleet, and ice in the UK from Monday into Tuesday, with travel disruptions expected on roads, railways, and flights; the UK Health Security Agency has issued amber warnings in place until January 9

Storm Goretti continues to affect the UK with heavy snow, strong winds, and heavy rain. Amber and Yellow warnings are in place, with travel and daily life disruption expected. "Drivers need to be considering if it’s safe to get behind the wheel"

Forecasters are predicting light snow in the pre-dawn hours in the north of New York City, which will quickly fade into heavy rain. Authorities are preparing to prevent flooding and are urging residents to prepare in advance

Mexico is bracing for a storm that may reach Category 3 and disrupt infrastructure and flight schedules; the U.S. warns of potential "deadly outcomes"

U.S. Embassy in Hanoi warns: Typhoon Ragasa, which recently hit Taiwan and Hong Kong, is nearing Vietnam and expected to bring heavy rains, powerful winds, and floods. Tropical storm Boaloi, with the potential to turn into a typhoon, may soon follow