Europe suffers worst winter of the century with snow and ships frozen in rivers, 1956

The video discusses a rare snowfall in Rome, part of Europe's harshest winter in the 20th century, caused by Siberian cold fronts. It highlights fatalities in Holland and widespread cold waves across Europe, including Great Britain, Austria, Denmark, and Switzerland. France reports 46 of 173 deaths. Shipping is disrupted in North Germany, with rivers like the Thames and Danube partially frozen. A British freighter is stranded at the Elbe's mouth. The video ends with announcements of upcoming extreme weather content.

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