Heavy snow causes problems for Geneva airport, roads and rails
Geneva's Cointrin airport was closed early on Thursday morning because of heavy snow with airport authorities advising passengers not to travel to the facility.
The airport said on Twitter that the facility had been closed until further notice because of adverse weather conditions.
#meteo: We advise passengers not to come @GeneveAeroport for the time being and check with their Airlines to see if their flight is still scheduled for departure.
— Genève Aéroport (@GeneveAeroport) March 1, 2018
However by 9am the airport announced the first scheduled flights were expected to take off at 11am, with the first incoming planes landing at midday.
Airline traffic at Zurich airport did not appear to be weather-affected on Thursday morning although minor delays were reported.
Takeoffs at #GeneveAeroport are scheduled at 11:00 and landings at 12:00. Next information at 10:00.
— Genève Aéroport (@GeneveAeroport) March 1, 2018
The heavy snow also affected roads and rails.
Federal rail operator SBB announced delays and restrictions on many rail routes due to the snow, with issues between Lausanne and Geneva, around Bern, Vallorbe in Vaud and Stabio in the canton of Ticino.
Neuchâtel station was also partially closed due to the snow.
On the roads, many accidents and tailbacks were reported, particularly in the cantons of Valais and Vaud, with police warning drivers to take care.
❄️❄️ Prudence et patience sur les routes ce matin, l’hiver n’est pas fini ❄️❄️
Adaptez votre conduite et votre vitesse aux conditions de circulation. pic.twitter.com/jkyxMpmmbA
— Police vaudoise (@Policevaudoise) March 1, 2018
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The airport said on Twitter that the facility had been closed until further notice because of adverse weather conditions.
#meteo: We advise passengers not to come @GeneveAeroport for the time being and check with their Airlines to see if their flight is still scheduled for departure.
— Genève Aéroport (@GeneveAeroport) March 1, 2018
However by 9am the airport announced the first scheduled flights were expected to take off at 11am, with the first incoming planes landing at midday.
Airline traffic at Zurich airport did not appear to be weather-affected on Thursday morning although minor delays were reported.
Takeoffs at #GeneveAeroport are scheduled at 11:00 and landings at 12:00. Next information at 10:00.
— Genève Aéroport (@GeneveAeroport) March 1, 2018
The heavy snow also affected roads and rails.
Federal rail operator SBB announced delays and restrictions on many rail routes due to the snow, with issues between Lausanne and Geneva, around Bern, Vallorbe in Vaud and Stabio in the canton of Ticino.
Neuchâtel station was also partially closed due to the snow.
On the roads, many accidents and tailbacks were reported, particularly in the cantons of Valais and Vaud, with police warning drivers to take care.
❄️❄️ Prudence et patience sur les routes ce matin, l’hiver n’est pas fini ❄️❄️
— Police vaudoise (@Policevaudoise) March 1, 2018
Adaptez votre conduite et votre vitesse aux conditions de circulation. pic.twitter.com/jkyxMpmmbA
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