Italy frozen and covered in snow: Real winter has just arrived in Europe

Overview of weather and natural events around the World. What is happening in this world: natural disasters on the planet of Earth. The latest news about weather events and disasters. Become a channel sponsor and you will get access to exclusive bonuses. More: Snowfall and cooling hit the central and southern regions of Italy. Even in the Sicilian province of Syracuse, where summer temperatures previously hit record highs of 48.8 degrees Celsius (120°F), a lot of snow fell overnight. In many towns and villages in central Italy, snow paralyzed traffic and caused chaos. In the Valmarecchia Valley in the province of Rimini, snow reached a height of two meters (6.5 feet) on Monday morning, according to the news agency ANSA. Authorities also warned of avalanches. In Perugia, the capital of the Umbria region, several roads have been closed because services are unable to clear the snow. Further heavy snow is also expected in the