A band of Arctic air swept into the Czech Republic early on 9 January, dumping heavy snow across western and central regions and turning the morning commute into a test of endurance. Police reported incidents in nearly every district, with the worst bottlenecks on the D5 and D6 motorways that link Prague to Germany and to Václav Havel Airport. An overturned lorry on the D6 blocked both lanes near the airport, triggering knock-on delays for passengers and cargo hauliers alike.([praguemorning.cz](https://praguemorning.cz/heavy-snowfall-disrupts-traffic-across-the-czech-republic/))
Public transport in Prague faltered as buses failed to climb icy gradients and trams were halted by jack-knifed trucks on key thoroughfares such as Vinohradská Street. Meteorologists warned that snowfall of up to three centimetres per hour would continue into the afternoon, driven by the eastern flank of Storm Goretti that has lashed western Europe.
For business travellers the timing is awkward. Many executives are returning from year-end holidays just as January board meetings and project kick-offs begin. Travel-management companies are advising clients to add at least two hours of buffer to airport transfers and to carry printed boarding passes in case mobile apps fail during long outdoor queues.
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Logistics firms are feeling the pinch. Czech-German just-in-time supply chains that rely on the D5 corridor faced kilometre-long tailbacks after multiple truck crashes. Exporters are rerouting via the E55 and E50, but secondary roads are quickly becoming impassable. Rail cargo operators report minor delays as points and overhead lines are de-iced.
Road authorities expect conditions to improve once temperatures rise above −5 °C over the weekend, yet the cold snap underscores the need for winter-resilience planning. Suggested actions: issue remote-work guidance for field staff, verify that commercial vehicles carry mandatory snow chains, and brief travellers on potential rebooking costs if minimum connection times are breached.
Public transport in Prague faltered as buses failed to climb icy gradients and trams were halted by jack-knifed trucks on key thoroughfares such as Vinohradská Street. Meteorologists warned that snowfall of up to three centimetres per hour would continue into the afternoon, driven by the eastern flank of Storm Goretti that has lashed western Europe.
For business travellers the timing is awkward. Many executives are returning from year-end holidays just as January board meetings and project kick-offs begin. Travel-management companies are advising clients to add at least two hours of buffer to airport transfers and to carry printed boarding passes in case mobile apps fail during long outdoor queues.
While you’re rearranging flights and meetings, don’t forget the paperwork: VisaHQ can fast-track Czech visas, residence permits, and other travel documents entirely online, sparing you an extra slog through the slush to an embassy. Check available services and real-time support at https://www.visahq.com/czech-republic/.
Logistics firms are feeling the pinch. Czech-German just-in-time supply chains that rely on the D5 corridor faced kilometre-long tailbacks after multiple truck crashes. Exporters are rerouting via the E55 and E50, but secondary roads are quickly becoming impassable. Rail cargo operators report minor delays as points and overhead lines are de-iced.
Road authorities expect conditions to improve once temperatures rise above −5 °C over the weekend, yet the cold snap underscores the need for winter-resilience planning. Suggested actions: issue remote-work guidance for field staff, verify that commercial vehicles carry mandatory snow chains, and brief travellers on potential rebooking costs if minimum connection times are breached.
