Extreme Cold Leaves Thousands Without Power in Nordic Countries

A person stands near a bus station amid heavy snowfall in Randers, Denmark, Jan. 3, 2024. Rescue workers evacuate a person as the Aa river floods Arques, northern France, Jan.4, 2024.

Extremely cold temperatures compounded by gale-force winds and snow wreaked havoc across the Nordic region Thursday, leaving thousands without power while others braved the cold for hours stuck in their cars along clogged highways.