Trending Now - Severe Winter Storm Disrupts Life Across the Balkans

WHO:

Authorities in Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina; public broadcaster RTV SLO; meteorologist Petra Mikus Jurković; Zagreb’s mayor Tomislav Tomasevic; the country auto-club HAK.

WHAT:

Stormy winds, rain, and snow closed schools and left more than 15,000 people without electricity.

Wind speeds reached 141 kph (87 mph) in Slovenia and up to 120 kph (74 mph) in Zagreb.

Classes were suspended in primary and secondary schools in Croatia due to bad weather.

Traffic was suspended or restricted on parts of a key motorway connecting Zagreb to the Adriatic Sea coastline.

Roads in northwestern Bosnia were closed for heavy vehicles due to snowfall.

WHERE:

Affected areas include Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina; specifically, the capital of Zagreb and northwestern regions of both Croatia and Bosnia.

WHEN:

The storm occurred on Friday, March 27th, 2026; wind events were reported on Thursday, March 26th, 2026.

WHY:

Extreme weather conditions are linked to climate change, according to experts.

HOW:

Emergency crews worked through the night to clear debris from blocked roads.

(UPDATED March 27, 2026 19:20 UTC)

Severe stormy weather hit Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina on March 27, 2026, leaving over 15,000 people without electricity and forcing schools to close in Croatia. Wind speeds reached an impressive 141 kilometers per hour in Slovenia and 120 kilometers per hour in Zagreb, while heavy snowfall caused road closures in northwestern Bosnia. Emergency crews worked through the night to clear debris from blocked roads as authorities continue to address the impacts of these extreme weather conditions linked to climate change.