Figure skating: ISU awards

Figure skating: ISU awards

French ice dancers Laurence Fournier Beaudry (R) and Guillaume Cizeron win the Skaters of the Year award at the ISU Figure Skating Awards ceremony in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world figure skating championships.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France pose after winning the ice dance gold at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France pose after winning the ice dance gold at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France pose after winning the ice dance gold at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Utana Yoshida (L) and Masaya Morita of Japan perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Utana Yoshida (L) and Masaya Morita of Japan perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Utana Yoshida (L) and Masaya Morita of Japan perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Utana Yoshida (L) and Masaya Morita of Japan perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Utana Yoshida (L) and Masaya Morita of Japan perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Utana Yoshida (L) and Masaya Morita of Japan perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (R) and Guillaume Cizeron of France perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (top) and Guillaume Cizeron of France perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (top) and Guillaume Cizeron of France perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

Mao Asada makes coaching debut

Mao Asada makes coaching debut

Vancouver Winter Olympics figure skating silver medalist Mao Asada (L) watches her students during a domestic competition at Tokyo Tatsumi Ice Arena in the capital on March 28, 2026. Former world champion, Asada, who trains 12 skaters aged 5 to 10 at her school in Tokyo's Tachikawa, Kinoshita MAO Academy, made her coaching debut.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Aleksandr Selevko of Estonia lies on the ice after performing in the men's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 26, 2026.

Icebreaker Shirase

Icebreaker Shirase

Members of a Japanese Antarctic research expedition aboard the icebreaker Shirase collect water off Totten Glacier in the Southern Ocean on March 26, 2026, to measure the melting of ice in the area. (Photo taken by accompanied journalist)

US: Snow Hits Western North Carolina on St. Patrick’s Day

Western North Carolina traded its green for white this St. Patrick's Day as snow blanketed the region's mountain communities. Snow accumulated in higher elevations near the North Carolina-Tennessee state line, with several inches recorded across the area. The snowfall is part of a larger storm system that brought severe weather across much of the eastern United States from March 13 to 17, impacting nearly 200 million people with blizzards, tornadoes, and damaging winds.

US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 5

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds from Sunday, March 15 through Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

US: Large Ice Ridges Build Up Along the Shoreline of Oneida Lake in New York

Large ice ridges built up along the shoreline of Oneida Lake, New York, as warming temperatures thawed the lake and strong winds pushed the broken ice against the shore, creating a towering display of rock, driftwood, and ice.

US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 4

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds from Sunday, March 15 through Monday night. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 3

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds on Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds on Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 2

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds on Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

China: Rare Pre-Dawn Hailstorm Startles Residents in Kunming

On March 6, 2026, an unusual pre-dawn hailstorm struck Kunming, Yunnan, jolting residents awake with a sudden roar. Countless ice pellets hammered the ground and rooftops, their sharp clatter echoing through the silent early morning streets. The storm lasted roughly 20 minutes, blanketing surfaces in white.

Japan: Sea of Okhotsk Covered in Drift Ice as Season Reaches Peak

Drift ice formed along the Siberian coast travels for approximately one and a half months to reach Hokkaido. The ice blankets the Sea of Okhotsk, and reaches its peak in early March.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura and Akari Fukunishi, marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026, while other members of the team are shown taking part in a pre-recorded message on a large screen in the back.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura and Akari Fukunishi, marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026, while other members of the team are shown taking part in a pre-recorded message on a large screen in the back.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura and Akari Fukunishi, marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026, while other members of the team are shown taking part in a pre-recorded message on a large screen in the back.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura (R, front) and Akari Fukunishi (L, front), marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura (R, front) and Akari Fukunishi (L, front), marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura (R, front) and Akari Fukunishi (L, front), marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura (R, front) and Akari Fukunishi (L, front), marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura and Akari Fukunishi, marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026, while other members of the team are shown taking part in a pre-recorded message on a large screen in the back.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura and Akari Fukunishi, marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026, while other members of the team are shown taking part in a pre-recorded message on a large screen in the back.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura and Akari Fukunishi, marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026, while other members of the team are shown taking part in a pre-recorded message on a large screen in the back.

US: Massive Ice Breakup Reported in Niagara River

Massive ice floes can be seen drifting and melting in the Niagara River. This clip was filmed from River Road in Ontario, about 10 minutes north of the falls.

China: Cat Attempts to Hunt Fish Beneath Frozen Pond in Shaanxi

On January 7, 2026, in Shaanxi, China, a video showed a pond completely covered with ice. A black cat ran back and forth across the frozen surface. Below the ice, small fish swam slowly, drawing the cat’s attention. The cat repeatedly chased their movement but could not reach them through the ice.

US: Snow and Ice Trigger Winter Weather Advisories Across Northeast

A round of snow and ice swept through the Northeast from Tuesday, March 3, into Wednesday, March 4, prompting winter weather advisories across the region. This video shows snow falling in Cambridge, Massachusetts on March 3.

China: Mother Seal Guides Pup Across Thin Sea Ice in Liaodong Bay

A heartwarming scene captured a mother seal and her pup moving across thin sea ice in Liaodong Bay, Liaoning, China, on January 29. The mother led steadily over the frozen surface while the pup, still covered in patches of white down, slipped and scrambled to keep up.

Canada: Paradise, NL Buried Under Significant Snowfall After Weekend Storm

Following a weekend blizzard, Eastern Newfoundland is digging out on Monday, February 23. Metrobus and NLC stores are currently closed, with updates expected at noon. The Town of Paradise has closed all municipal facilities, including Town Hall and the Double Ice Complex, for the day. Residents are urged to avoid non-essential travel and respect parking bans to allow crews to clear the significant accumulation safely.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ice hockey

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ice hockey

U.S. players pose for photos after defeating Canada in overtime to win the men's ice hockey gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ice hockey

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ice hockey

Players of the United States celebrate after defeating Canada in the men's ice hockey gold medal game at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ice hockey

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ice hockey

Canada players react after losing to the United States in overtime in the men's ice hockey final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ice hockey

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ice hockey

Players of the United States celebrate after defeating Canada in the men's ice hockey gold medal game at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ice hockey

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ice hockey

Players of the United States celebrate after defeating Canada in the men's ice hockey gold medal game at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ice Hockey

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ice Hockey

Jack Hughes (R) of the United States celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime in the men's ice hockey gold medal game against Canada at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ice hockey

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ice hockey

Matt Boldy (bottom) of the United States celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first period of the men's ice hockey gold medal game against Canada at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ice hockey

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ice hockey

Connor Hellebuyck (37) of the United States makes a save against Macklin Celebrini (17) of Canada in the third period of the men's ice hockey gold medal game at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan.