Chance of skating on natural ice is increasing due to cold weather
2 years, 3 months ago

Chance of skating on natural ice is increasing due to cold weather

NL Times  

With the cold weather this weekend, it is probably a matter of time before skating is possible in the Netherlands. Ice rinks however, created by watering skate tracks will probably be able to open in the coming week. The Dutch meteorological institute KNMI warned that wet road sections may become slippery due to freezing. Rijkswaterstaat, responsible for practical execution of the public works and water management in the Netherlands, is preventively gritting in several places and warns road users of poor visibility in the middle and west of the country. Friday was the first official local ice day of the winter, as it remained below zero degrees all day in Eelde in the province of Drenthe.

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From nearly freezing last night to 20°C today; Even warmer temps tomorrow
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1 week, 3 days ago

From nearly freezing last night to 20°C today; Even warmer temps tomorrow

NL Times  

After a night with near-freezing minimums, Netherlands residents can look forward to a wonderfully warm day on Thursday. After the weekend, the temperatures will gradually drop back toward typical for the time of year - around 11 degrees in the afternoon, according to the KNMI. Thursday will be a mix of sunny spells and cloud cover, with no rain expected …

Rare March freeze in 2018 allowed for skating on natural ice across the Netherlands
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rare March freeze in 2018 allowed for skating on natural ice across the Netherlands

NL Times  

In a rare twist of weather, a deep freeze gripped the Netherlands in early March 2018, transforming waterways into ice-skating tracks just days after a mild winter. As temperatures plunged below -10 degrees in some areas, skaters seized the unexpected opportunity before the ice vanished as quickly as it formed, weeronline reports. From February 28 to March 2, the temperature …

Temps up to 18°C today ring in spring-like weekend; Back to late winter next week
1 month, 1 week ago

Temps up to 18°C today ring in spring-like weekend; Back to late winter next week

NL Times  

The Netherlands is in for a spring-like weekend, starting with maximums of around 15 to 18 degrees on Friday. The afternoon will see temperatures climb to 15 degrees in the north and west and up to 18 degrees in some places in Limburg and Noord-Brabant. The Wadden Islands will have a much less pleasant day, with maximums around 10 degrees. …

Ice rinks open in multiple places in Netherlands after freezing night
1 month, 1 week ago

Ice rinks open in multiple places in Netherlands after freezing night

NL Times  

Skating enthusiasts can go to multiple places in the Netherlands on Monday morning to skate on artificial ice rinks after minimums dropped well below zero in most of the country overnight. Volunteers at the ice rinks in De Lier, Noordwijk, Winterswijk, Zeist, and Doorn worked many hours to ensure enough ice forms to skate on. “There is now more ice …

Winter blast: Snow possible in Netherlands this weekend
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Winter blast: Snow possible in Netherlands this weekend

NL Times  

The Netherlands is bracing for a chilly weekend with a mix of sun and clouds and the potential for snow showers, according to the latest weather forecasts from national meteorological office KNMI and weather website WeerOnline. Sunshine is predicted for large parts of the weekend, particularly on Sunday, which could also bring the possibility of skating on natural ice rinks …

Ice skating returns to Dutch towns amid lower temperatures
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ice skating returns to Dutch towns amid lower temperatures

NL Times  

Several locations across the Netherlands offered ice skating opportunities Sunday morning as temperatures dropped. In De Lier, located in the Westland region, the ice rink opened at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, and by noon, the rink had to close due to rising temperatures, according to Wim van der Berg, chairman of the Hard Gaat-ie ice skating club. The ice rink …

Partly sunny days and cold nights in Netherlands this weekend
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Partly sunny days and cold nights in Netherlands this weekend

NL Times  

After a week of wet, changeable weather, the Netherlands will have sunshine and no rain this weekend. The nights and mornings will be very cold, with minimums below zero, so remember your gloves and scarf if you’re heading out early, Weeronline said. “Elsewhere the sun will shine brightly.” On Sunday, “the greyness will disappear again fairly quickly, and then a …

Milder, less gloomy weather coming to the Netherlands from Wednesday
2 months, 1 week ago

Milder, less gloomy weather coming to the Netherlands from Wednesday

NL Times  

Cold and icy conditions in the Netherlands are set to improve this week, with milder and wetter weather expected from Wednesday. The warning applied to Groningen, Drenthe, Overijssel, Gelderland, Utrecht, Noord-Brabant, and Limburg, where light rain and freezing temperatures created hazardous conditions on untreated roads, bridges, and bike paths. Monday morning saw mist and light rain, particularly in the eastern …

First fully sub-zero "ice day" recorded in over two years in the Netherlands
2 months, 1 week ago

First fully sub-zero "ice day" recorded in over two years in the Netherlands

NL Times  

After an unprecedented 762 days without an "ice day," meteorologists in the Netherlands recorded the first such event on Saturday. The last official ice day occurred on December 17, 2022, in De Bilt, which is also home to Dutch meteorological institute KNMI. "We not only see fewer ice days, but they are also less cold," stated the KNMI. Despite the …

Icy conditions delay marathon skating in the Netherlands
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Icy conditions delay marathon skating in the Netherlands

NL Times  

The race to host the first professional marathon of the season on natural ice has yet to begin in the Netherlands, despite dropping temperatures in some parts of the country. However, even with temperatures predicted to plunge well below freezing on Monday night, the conditions aren’t favorable for creating the necessary ice for the race, according to ice technicians in …

Frosty days increasingly rare, setting new weather record
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Frosty days increasingly rare, setting new weather record

Dutch News  

Despite the overnight frosts of the past few days, and the snow in the south of the Netherlands, there has been no 24-hour period of sub zero temperatures at the De Bilt weather station for 756 days – and that means a new weather record. “Ice days” are becoming increasingly rare in the Netherlands as average temperatures rise, and 2024 …

Freezing temperatures spark local ice skating opportunities in the Netherlands
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Freezing temperatures spark local ice skating opportunities in the Netherlands

NL Times  

Freezing temperatures are set to grip parts of the Netherlands overnight, with lows dipping well below freezing in the eastern and southern regions, WeerOnline reports. In some areas, conditions may allow for skating on local ice and skeeler tracks Tuesday morning, though the frost will not be sufficient for widespread skating, meteorologists warn. Temperatures are forecast to drop to between …

Upcoming weather offers little hope for Elfstedentocht ice skating race revival
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Upcoming weather offers little hope for Elfstedentocht ice skating race revival

NL Times  

It has been 28 years since the last Elfstedentocht, the Dutch 200-kilometer ice skating race through Friesland, took place. As winters in the Netherlands grow increasingly mild, the prospect of another one grows ever slimmer, despite brief cold snaps and enduring public fascination, according to Weeronline. The last Elfstedentocht occurred in 1997, while the infamous "hell of '63" — considered …

Snowfall expected throughout the Netherlands on Sunday morning
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Snowfall expected throughout the Netherlands on Sunday morning

NL Times  

The whole of the Netherlands can expect snowfall during the overnight period leading into Sunday morning. A moderate south-easterly wind will bring cold air, causing the temperature to drop below freezing, according to WeerOnline. In the northeast of the country, the snow will remain on the ground for the longest period of time Sunday morning. The temperature will remain mild …

Next week to be gloomy and stormy, wet snow expected
4 months, 1 week ago

Next week to be gloomy and stormy, wet snow expected

NL Times  

The change in the weather that will take place in the Netherlands next week may cause icy roads for a while, weather service Weeronline reports. However, the weather will change from Tuesday, A large-scale precipitation area that is moving over the Netherlands from the United Kingdom will probably already cause wet snow that day. However, the chance of a slightly …

Sunny weekend expected in the Netherlands, Cooler weather next week
1 year ago

Sunny weekend expected in the Netherlands, Cooler weather next week

NL Times  

The Netherlands will enjoy a mostly dry and sunny weekend, with highs near 12 degrees Celsius. After a rather pleasant Wednesday morning and afternoon, the nighttime will bring dry weather with lows around 3 degrees, potentially reaching freezing in areas with the clearest skies. The east to northeast wind will be light to moderate as Thursday transitions to partly cloudy …

A chilly weekend ahead, with sleet and night frosts next week
1 year, 4 months ago

A chilly weekend ahead, with sleet and night frosts next week

Dutch News  

The Netherlands will be hit by showers, strong winds, and chilly temperatures from Friday and there could even be sleet or snow next week, according to the Weeronline weather bureau. Northwesterly winds will bring heavy rain to much of the country at times, and this could fall as hail or sleet, Weeronline says. On Sunday, the rain will clear and …

A chilly weekend ahead, with sleet and night frosts next week
1 year, 4 months ago

A chilly weekend ahead, with sleet and night frosts next week

Dutch News  

The Netherlands will be hit by showers, strong winds, and chilly temperatures from Friday and there could even be sleet or snow next week, according to the Weeronline weather bureau. Northwesterly winds will bring heavy rain to much of the country at times, and this could fall as hail or sleet, Weeronline says. On Sunday, the rain will clear and …

Freezing temps to return to the Netherlands this week
2 years, 1 month ago

Freezing temps to return to the Netherlands this week

NL Times  

Meteorological institute KNMI expects freezing weather ahead for the Netherlands this week, with minimums dropping below zero on six of the seven coming nights. “Quite cold at first with lots of sun and light to moderate frost at night,” the KNMI said in its forecast for this week. The coming days will see maximums around 5 degrees and minimums dropping …

Winterwijk ice rink opens after one icy night; First official frost of the year
2 years, 2 months ago

Winterwijk ice rink opens after one icy night; First official frost of the year

NL Times  

After one night of good frost, the Winterswijk ice skating association WIJV is opening its natural ice rink for skaters on Wednesday. The first official frost of the year was also measured in De Bilt on Tuesday evening. The Winterswijk ice rink opened to the public at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, ice master Hendrik van Prooije told Omroep Gelderland. The …

First severe frost of the season measured in Eelde; First skating marathon in Friesland
2 years, 3 months ago

First severe frost of the season measured in Eelde; First skating marathon in Friesland

NL Times  

The first severe frost of the season, when temperatures dip below -10 degrees Celsius, was measured in Eelde overnight. The first severe frost of the season usually happens in January, but December is not unheard of. The season’s first skating marathon on natural ice will happen in Burgum in Friesland this evening. Noordlaren and Haaksbergen dropped out of the running …

Natural ice rinks opening across the country; Skating on open water unlikely this week
2 years, 3 months ago

Natural ice rinks opening across the country; Skating on open water unlikely this week

NL Times  

In various places in the Netherlands, skating enthusiasts can skate on natural ice rinks on Tuesday. “To open ice rinks on a large scale, you need a few days of severe frost,” said Weeronline. But the temperature will rise above zero in the coming days, especially in the coastal areas.” With the current dry air, those higher temperatures during the …

Netherlands to record its first official “ice day” this winter today
2 years, 3 months ago

Netherlands to record its first official “ice day” this winter today

NL Times  

The weather in De Bilt, Utrecht, did not rise higher than -1.4 degrees Celsius on Tuesday afternoon, making it the very first official “ice day” of this winter. The last time there was an official ice day was on 13 February last year, when the temperature did not get warmer than -0.6 degrees at the main station. In the past …

Consistent cold brings growing chance of natural ice skating in the Netherlands
2 years, 3 months ago

Consistent cold brings growing chance of natural ice skating in the Netherlands

NL Times  

With overnight temperatures to fall as low as -6 degrees Celsius next week, and daytime temperatures rising no more than a couple of degrees above zero, more people in the Netherlands may have an opportunity to go skating on natural ice next week. A brief cold snap already had people out on the ice in Geldersland last month, and temperatures …

Nov. 19 officially marked the first national daytime frost in the Netherlands this fall
2 years, 4 months ago

Nov. 19 officially marked the first national daytime frost in the Netherlands this fall

NL Times  

November 19 marks the first official frost during the daytime this fall. According to Weer.nl, the temperature dropped to -0.1 degrees Celsius at the weather station in De Bilt, Utrecht, on Saturday morning. That means this year’s first autumn frost was over two weeks late late this year. The first nighttime frost actually came on September 29, arriving earlier than …

Some northern areas cold enough to ice skate on Boxing Day
3 years, 3 months ago

Some northern areas cold enough to ice skate on Boxing Day

NL Times  

In the north of the Netherlands, people laced up their skates on Boxing day and headed out on the ice. After the south of the Netherlands saw a few flakes of snow on Christmas, the north was cold enough on Sunday to allow winter sport lovers to skate on ice. pic.twitter.com/wEj18swhEb — KnarrePrak December 26, 2021 In Drenthe, Friesland and …

First frost reported overnight but weekend temps to reach mid-20s
3 years, 6 months ago

First frost reported overnight but weekend temps to reach mid-20s

NL Times  

The first frost of the season happened in Noord-Brabant early this morning. On average, the first post-summer frost in the Netherlands happens around September 28, according to Weeronline. So this year's first frost was about a week earlier than average. The last time there was frost on the ground in the Netherlands was on June 13, when temps dipped to …

Dutch skating association warns for thin ice
4 years, 1 month ago

Dutch skating association warns for thin ice

NL Times  

Dutch skating association KNSB warns skaters to keep a close eye on the quality of the natural ice on Sunday. "And we say that not only to prevent people from falling through the ice", says Jurre Trouw, Sports Participation Manager at the KNSB. "We do that because it is simply not recommended to travel unnecessarily because of the corona pandemic, …

Skating-crazy Dutch defy pandemic by taking to outdoor ice
4 years, 1 month ago

Skating-crazy Dutch defy pandemic by taking to outdoor ice

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ice skating is a national wintertime passion in the …

Another icy, snowy day ahead for the Netherlands
4 years, 1 month ago

Another icy, snowy day ahead for the Netherlands

NL Times  

The Netherlands has another icy and snowy day ahead of it on Monday, according to meteorological institute KNMI. The below-freezing weather is expected to last the entire week, though little to no snow will fall after Tuesday, the institute expects. Thermometers won't get to 0 degrees on Monday, with maximums ranging from about -5 degrees Celsius inland to -2 degrees …

As frost and snow looms, the Dutch draw up rules for Covid-proof skating
4 years, 1 month ago

As frost and snow looms, the Dutch draw up rules for Covid-proof skating

Dutch News  

The promise of a prolonged spell of frost and snow means skating on natural ice is once again on the agenda, and the regional safety boards have drawn up a number of rules for skating during the coronavirus pandemic. ‘Yes, you can skate,’ safety board chief Hubert Bruls told NPO radio. It’s all allowed.’ Many Dutch towns and villages, particularly …

First snow storm since 2010 expected this weekend
4 years, 1 month ago

First snow storm since 2010 expected this weekend

NL Times  

The first snowstorm in more than a decade is predicted to hit the Netherlands this weekend. In coastal and river areas, Weer.nl expects snow dunes up to one meter high. Temperatures will drop down to minus eight degrees Celsius next week and can feel even frostier due to the icy winds. The KNMI issued a code yellow warning against icy …

Next week to be freezing cold with lots of snow
4 years, 1 month ago

Next week to be freezing cold with lots of snow

NL Times  

Good news for snow enthusiasts in the Netherlands - plenty of snow is expected this weekend. A precipitation area will move across the country from the south on Saturday, starting out as rain in most places, but turning to snow from the north as temperatures drop. Saturday evening will see minimums drop to just below zero, but wind chill will …

Snow in the Netherlands this weekend
4 years, 2 months ago

Snow in the Netherlands this weekend

NL Times  

Netherlands residents can look forward to a white weekend, with some proper snowfall expected on Saturday. Most places should get at least 1 centimeter of snow, and some may get up to 5 centimeters, according to meteorological institute KNMI. The KNMI issued a code yellow warning for the entire country, starting on Saturday afternoon and stretching into Sunday morning. Friday …

Snow expected in NL this weekend
4 years, 2 months ago

Snow expected in NL this weekend

NL Times  

This winter has kept Netherlands residents waiting for a long time, but this weekend there may actually be some snowfall in most of the country, according to Buienradar. Especially on Saturday there is a good chance of snow throughout the country, William Huizinga of the weather service said to RTL Nieuws. Netherlands residents are advised to enjoy the snow on …

Winter weather hits Netherlands; icy roads warning from tonight
6 years, 2 months ago

Winter weather hits Netherlands; icy roads warning from tonight

NL Times  

The Netherlands is in for cold weather in the coming week, with night time temperatures dropping below zero and maximums climbing to only just above freezing. Meteorological institute KNMI issued a code yellow warning for icy roads, starting from Thursday evening. As it will be freezing at night, and only thaw for a few hours during the day, Weeronline considers …

Chance of snow in Netherlands this weekend
6 years, 3 months ago

Chance of snow in Netherlands this weekend

NL Times  

Snow is heading to the Netherlands this weekend, according to Weeronline. People living in the north and east of the country have the best chance of waking up to a winter wonderland on Sunday morning. Inland there will be a long period of wet snow falling, and the snow has a chance of staying on the ground in the middle, …

Netherlands might see some snow this weekend
6 years, 3 months ago

Netherlands might see some snow this weekend

NL Times  

Over the coming days maximum temperatures will gradually drop to just above zero by the end of the week. There is even a small chance of snow by Sunday night, Buineradar weather woman Amara Onwuka said to RTL Nieuws. "The weather models do not yet agree with each other about the snow, but in any case it will get colder …

Snowy, cold weekend expected for Netherlands
7 years ago

Snowy, cold weekend expected for Netherlands

NL Times  

Despite the fact that the first peewit egg was found on Wednesday, spring is not quite here yet. The Netherlands is in for an icy cold weekend, with even some snow expected, according to Weeronline. Overnight the middle and south of the country may Saturday afternoon will alternate between sunny periods and clouds. The south of the country will be …

Skaters take to Amsterdam's famous canals after they freeze over
7 years ago

Skaters take to Amsterdam's famous canals after they freeze over

Daily Mail  

Europe remained in the grip of the Best from the East on Friday as temperatures continued to hover below freezing and snow fell across the continent. Skaters in Amsterdam are making the most of the cold weather in Europe by taking to the surface of the Prinsengracht on Friday as temperatures in the city remained below freezing Dozens of people …

Skaters take to the ice as big freeze continues
7 years ago

Skaters take to the ice as big freeze continues

Dutch News  

With the freezing temperatures set to continue into the weekend, the ice on more lakes is becoming thick enough for skating. The KNSB skating union keeps a track of where outdoor rinks and frozen lakes are open to skaters and says extreme caution is still needed in many places, as the strong eastern winds have made the ice unreliable. Amsterdam …

Another icy day in NL; skaters union hopes to launch first natural ice marathon
7 years, 1 month ago

Another icy day in NL; skaters union hopes to launch first natural ice marathon

NL Times  

Tuesday will be another icy cold day in the Netherlands, according to Weeronline. Dutch skaters union KNSB hopes to announce their first skating marathon on natural ice today. Four skating clubs - Noordlaren, Haaksbergen, Veenoord or Arnhem - are in the running to host the first marathon. "The question is not whether we can hold a marathon, but where and …

Icy week in Netherlands kicks off with sunshine, snow
7 years, 1 month ago

Icy week in Netherlands kicks off with sunshine, snow

NL Times  

The start of an icy week in the Netherlands begins with some periods of sunshine and light snow in some areas on Monday, according to Weeronline. Wednesday and Thursday will be the coldest days this week, with ambient temperatures around -10 degrees expected, the weather services reports. Due to a moderate to strong northeast wind, ambient temperatures this afternoon will …

Approaching cold snap has Amsterdam skaters hopeful
7 years, 1 month ago

Approaching cold snap has Amsterdam skaters hopeful

NL Times  

With freezing temperatures hitting the Netherlands in the coming days, Amsterdam skating enthusiasts are hopeful that they may have a chance to get out onto the canals again. If more than five consecutive nights of moderate to severe frost is expected, and daytime temperatures also drop below zero, Waternet closes all canals in the city, according to the newspaper. A …

Record cold expected in Netherlands next week
7 years, 1 month ago

Record cold expected in Netherlands next week

NL Times  

Many cold records will be broken in the Netherlands next weeks, with minimum temperatures as low as -10 degrees Celsius expected, according to Weerplaza. Some places may even see minimum temperatures as low as -10 degrees. "From next Sunday, regional cold records will be broken several days in a row for both minimum and maximum temperatures", Weerplaza expects. Since temperature …

Icy weekend ahead for Netherlands
7 years, 1 month ago

Icy weekend ahead for Netherlands

NL Times  

The Netherlands is in for icy cold weather from the weekend, Weeronline expects. After the weekend some places may even see nighttime temperatures below -10. Freezing air blown in from Siberia by a fairly strong east to northeasterly wind will turn the current cold nighttime temperatures to freezing by the weekend, according to the weather servuce. Skating enthusiasts can look …

Coldest winter day about to hit the Netherlands; Ice skaters rejoice
7 years, 1 month ago

Coldest winter day about to hit the Netherlands; Ice skaters rejoice

NL Times  

The coldest night of this winter so far is about to hit the Netherlands. The coming days will also have below zero minimums, and maximum temperatures hovering around freezing. A number of skating rinks in, among others, the provinces of Utrecht, Zuid-Holland and Noord-Brabant are already open on Tuesday, RTL Nieuws reports. People at Hard Gaat-ie in De Lier, Zuid-Holland …

Cold snap: Netherlands set for week of freezing temps
7 years, 1 month ago

Cold snap: Netherlands set for week of freezing temps

NL Times  

The Netherlands has an icy week ahead of it with night time temperatures expected to drop below freezing every night, and maximum temperatures climbing no higher than 3 or 4 degrees Celsius, Weeronline predicts. Monday starts out mostly cloudy, with morning temperatures hovering around freezing point. Night time temperatures will range between -3 and -8 degrees Celsius, and on the …

Approaching cold snap gives hope to skaters
7 years, 1 month ago

Approaching cold snap gives hope to skaters

NL Times  

The coming days will be very cold in the Netherlands with night time temperatures dropping to -5 degrees Celsius, giving good hope to skating enthusiasts. "It depends on several factors, but skating is certainly not inconceivable", Diana Woei, weather-woman at Weerplaza, said to newspaper AD. Large parts of the Netherlands will wake up to a layer of frost on Saturday …

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