An Arctic air stream is spreading harsh cold weather to most parts of Europe, causing electricity demand to surge and traffic disruptions in some regions. Low temperatures below zero will cause multiple rounds of snowfall and freezing in Scotland, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands. France has issued orange weather warnings to 26 provinces.

An Arctic air stream is spreading harsh cold weather to most parts of Europe, causing electricity demand to surge and traffic disruptions in some regions. Low temperatures below zero will cause multiple rounds of snowfall and freezing in Scotland, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands. France has issued orange weather warnings to 26 provinces.