Does it snow in the Netherlands in 2026?

Snowfall days appear in KNMI normals, with higher chances inland and toward the east and southeast than on the mild North Sea strip. Coastal Haarlem or Scheveningen often see wet flakes that fail to settle, while Groningen, Twente, or South Limburg hold cover longer on colder nights: Living in Groningen and Living in Maastricht. Classic Elfstedentocht ice lore needs rare sustained freezes, not average Januarys.

Freezing rain and black ice close bike lanes even without pretty snow. Wind-driven wet cold still rules many weeks: Wind, Rain, and Humidity.

Keep winter tyres or studs optional for cars, but keep bike lights, gloves, and alternate OV plans mandatory: Cycling culture and Living without a car. NS may thin services on severe winter days. Do not choose an inland city only for snow sports; Dutch hills are not Alps. Prefer coastal mildness if snow is a hard no: Best climate and Weather.