Germany is experiencing severe winter weather with extreme low temperatures and heavy snowfall. In the Erzgebirge region, Kühnhaide recorded a temperature of minus 27.8°C, approaching historic cold records. The nearby city of Marienberg holds the Sachsen frost record with minus 35.5°C in 1956. Austria and Czechia also face similar cold snaps, with Austria recording minus 27.9°C in Gugu and Czechia experiencing temperatures as low as minus 30.6°C. The cold weather has caused chaos across Europe, leading to flight cancellations, train delays, and road accidents. In Germany, the coldest night was in Saxony, with temperatures dropping to nearly minus 28°C, especially in Kühnhaide. The region faces additional hazards such as ice fog, snow drifts, and ice-covered rivers, which have led to the suspension of ferry services on the Elbe River. Authorities warn of dangerous road conditions, with some regions experiencing power outages and disrupted waste collection. The weather forecast predicts continued cold, snow, and ice, with storm «Elli» expected to worsen conditions from Thursday night into Friday, causing further disruptions and risks for travelers and residents.