Temperatures in Berlin plummeted to -17 Celsius (0 Fahrenheit), with a low of -33.8 Celsius (-28 Fahrenheit) recorded in parts of Bavaria. Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic and Romania saw a similar icy wave, with temperatures of -32 Celsius and below. Several southern European countries, including Greece, had snow. Meteorologists said they expected the arctic-style weather to continue until tomorrow.

The severe cold snap has led to dozens of deaths across eastern Europe, as well as power breakdowns, snowstorms and traffic chaos. Polish officials said 27 homeless people froze to death over the weekend, bringing the total number of cold-related deaths this winter to 150.