Hungary is living through a real-life "Frozen" sequel this week ❄️, with meteorologists confirming the country's heaviest snowfall since 2011. What began as picturesque winter flurries on January 9, 2026, has escalated into a full-blown crisis, turning highways into ice rinks and cities into snow globes 🏙️🌨️.
Key impacts hitting Hungarians:
🚆 Transport chaos: Budapest's iconic trams crawling at walking speeds
🏫 Schools closed nationwide until at least January 12
🛒 Supermarket shelves emptying as delivery trucks get stuck
⚡ Over 23,000 homes without power in rural areas
Emergency services are working around the clock, with army units deployed to clear critical routes. "This isn't just snow – it's climate history," said meteorologist Dr. Eszter Kovács, noting some regions have already broken 72-hour snowfall records 📈.
With more snow forecast through the weekend, travelers are advised to avoid non-essential trips. The crisis comes as Europe grapples with increasingly volatile winter weather patterns 🌍❄️.
