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.

China: Fierce Blizzard Sweeps Through Inner Mongolia, Reducing Visibility for Pedestrians

Chinese residents battled a fierce blizzard that left streets and sidewalks nearly invisible. Filmed on February 20, 2026, in Inner Mongolia, strong winds drove thick snow across the roads, making it difficult for pedestrians to see or move, as the whiteout continued unabated.

US: Dogs Play in Snow-Covered New Jersey Yard After Historic Blizzard

Dogs were seen playing in a snow-covered backyard in New Jersey on February 25, one day after the historic Blizzard of 2026 buried much of the U.S. Northeast under record snowfall. The powerful storm disrupted travel, downed power lines, and left communities digging out from towering snowdrifts. In the aftermath, residents across the region began clearing their properties while taking moments to enjoy the rare winter landscape.

Snowstorm in New York

Snowstorm in New York

People walk through snow-covered Times Square in New York on Feb. 23, 2026, as a massive blizzard hits the northeastern United States.

Snowstorm in New York

Snowstorm in New York

People walk through heavy snow in Manhattan, New York, on Feb. 23, 2026, as a massive blizzard hits the northeastern United States.

Russia: Kamchatka Residents Dig Snow Tunnels to Reach Homes After Blizzard

Residents in Kamchatka Krai, Russia, were seen digging tunnels through massive snowdrifts after a powerful blizzard buried neighborhoods and blocked access to homes on January 20, 2026.

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

MATT MICHAEL (AUT) Blizzard during the AUDI FIS Ski World Cup 2025/26 - 3Tre Campiglio - Men's Slalom - at Canalone Miramonti Slope, on January 7th, 2026, Madonna di Campiglio, Italy

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

MATT MICHAEL (AUT) Blizzard during the AUDI FIS Ski World Cup 2025/26 - 3Tre Campiglio - Men's Slalom - at Canalone Miramonti Slope, on January 7th, 2026, Madonna di Campiglio, Italy

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

MATT MICHAEL (AUT) Blizzard during the AUDI FIS Ski World Cup 2025/26 - 3Tre Campiglio - Men's Slalom - at Canalone Miramonti Slope, on January 7th, 2026, Madonna di Campiglio, Italy

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

MATT MICHAEL (AUT) Blizzard during the AUDI FIS Ski World Cup 2025/26 - 3Tre Campiglio - Men's Slalom - at Canalone Miramonti Slope, on January 7th, 2026, Madonna di Campiglio, Italy

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

MATT MICHAEL (AUT) Blizzard during the AUDI FIS Ski World Cup 2025/26 - 3Tre Campiglio - Men's Slalom - at Canalone Miramonti Slope, on January 7th, 2026, Madonna di Campiglio, Italy

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

MATT MICHAEL (AUT) Blizzard during the AUDI FIS Ski World Cup 2025/26 - 3Tre Campiglio - Men's Slalom - at Canalone Miramonti Slope, on January 7th, 2026, Madonna di Campiglio, Italy

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

MATT MICHAEL (AUT) Blizzard during the AUDI FIS Ski World Cup 2025/26 - 3Tre Campiglio - Men's Slalom - at Canalone Miramonti Slope, on January 7th, 2026, Madonna di Campiglio, Italy

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

MATT MICHAEL (AUT) Blizzard during the AUDI FIS Ski World Cup 2025/26 - 3Tre Campiglio - Men's Slalom - at Canalone Miramonti Slope, on January 7th, 2026, Madonna di Campiglio, Italy

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

MATT MICHAEL (AUT) Blizzard during the AUDI FIS Ski World Cup 2025/26 - 3Tre Campiglio - Men's Slalom - at Canalone Miramonti Slope, on January 7th, 2026, Madonna di Campiglio, Italy

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

MATT MICHAEL (AUT) Blizzard during the AUDI FIS Ski World Cup 2025/26 - 3Tre Campiglio - Men's Slalom - at Canalone Miramonti Slope, on January 7th, 2026, Madonna di Campiglio, Italy

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

MATT MICHAEL (AUT) Blizzard during the AUDI FIS Ski World Cup 2025/26 - 3Tre Campiglio - Men's Slalom - at Canalone Miramonti Slope, on January 7th, 2026, Madonna di Campiglio, Italy

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom

MATT MICHAEL (AUT) Blizzard during the AUDI FIS Ski World Cup 2025/26 - 3Tre Campiglio - Men's Slalom - at Canalone Miramonti Slope, on January 7th, 2026, Madonna di Campiglio, Italy