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US: Rivers Frozen in Philadelphia Following Arctic Blast

Freezing temperatures in Philadelphia caused multiple water main breaks and froze rivers, leading to emergency repairs throughout the city. Police warned residents not to walk on the frozen waterways, emphasizing that the ice was dangerously thin despite its appearance.

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US: Arctic Air Mass Brings Significant Lake-Effect Snow to Michigan

An Arctic air mass moved into Michigan on Wednesday, January 28, and lingered over the region, creating significant lake-effect snow. The freezing surge brought heavy snowfall across various parts of the state.

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China: Soap Bubbles Freeze Instantly in Minus 27°C Cold

On January 21, 2026, in Jilin, northeastern China, a video showed extremely cold outdoor conditions with temperatures reaching minus 27 degrees Celsius. A young boy was seen blowing soap bubbles into the air. As the bubbles floated and landed on a nearby table, they quickly froze into crystal-like bubbles. Their surfaces reflected colorful light, creating a sparkling appearance. When the frozen bubbles eventually broke, they turned into soft white fragments instead of liquid. The unusual effect could only be observed under severe winter conditions.

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US: Sidewalk Turns Icy in Nicholasville, Kentucky

On January 28, 2026, in Nicholasville, Kentucky, a video showed a sidewalk covered in ice, making it extremely slippery. The icy surface formed after freezing temperatures affected Kentucky and surrounding areas, creating slick conditions on roads and walkways.

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US: Ice Floes Cover NYC Rivers After Snowstorm 2

Ice floes were seen floating on the Hudson and East rivers in New York on Tuesday, January 27, following a winter snowstorm that forced NYC Ferry service to be suspended.

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US: Ice Floes Cover NYC Rivers After Snowstorm 3

Ice floes were seen drifting along the Hudson and East rivers in New York on Tuesday, January 27, following a winter snowstorm that forced the suspension of NYC Ferry service. NYC Ferry service across all routes remained suspended for a second day on Wednesday, January 28, due to floating ice in both the East and Hudson rivers.

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China: Car Wash Gone Wrong as Extreme Cold Coats Vehicle in Ice

On January 19, 2026, in Shenyang, Liaoning, a video showed a man attempting to wash his car in temperatures near −30°C, only for the water to freeze instantly. Ice quickly coated the vehicle’s body, windows, and mirrors, turning it into what viewers called a “frozen candy car.” The video ended with the car fully covered in ice, as the owner laughed at the irony that the wash had made it even messier once it thawed.

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China: Watch Tap Water Freeze Instantly in Bitter Cold

On January 22, 2026, in Donghai County, Jiangsu, a video showed a blogger pouring water from a kettle into the open air, where it froze almost instantly. The footage highlighted the severe cold as the stream quickly turned into solid ice on contact.

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US: Boston Buried by Snow as Historic Winter Storm Brings Extreme Cold

From January 24 to 26, 2026, a large-scale winter storm developed across the southern to northeastern United States, bringing heavy snow and freezing rain. The storm created severe weather conditions across the region and caused widespread impacts.

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US: Severe Winter Storm Slams Nashville With Snow and Ice

From January 24 to 26, 2026, a large-scale winter storm developed across the southern to northeastern United States, bringing heavy snow and freezing rain to the Nashville area. The storm created severe weather conditions across the region and caused widespread impacts.

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US: Ice Floes Cover NYC Rivers After Snowstorm

Ice floes were seen floating on the Hudson and East rivers in New York on Tuesday, January 27, following a winter snowstorm that forced NYC Ferry service to be suspended.

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China: Winter Rescue After Car Falls Into Frozen Water in Shandong

On January 21, 2026, in Shandong, located in eastern China, a video recorded a car that had fallen into icy water surrounded by floating ice. The temperature was visibly cold, and the water surface was partially frozen. A rescuer from the Zheng’an rescue team jumped directly into the freezing water to reach the trapped person. Another team member broke the ice from above to assist. Despite the harsh conditions, the rescuers worked quickly to save the driver. The scene highlighted an urgent winter rescue effort.

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China: Man Braves Freezing Lake to Rescue Dog Trapped in Ice

A man in Beijing risked his life to rescue a stray dog that had fallen through thin ice into a freezing lake on January 18. Braving the extreme cold, he used his bare hands and body to break a path through the ice, successfully guiding the animal to safety.

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China: Restaurant Instantly Fills With Thick Fog as Window Opens in Extreme Cold

Diners at a hot pot restaurant in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, witnessed a room instantly fill with thick fog after a window was opened on January 1. With a temperature difference of nearly 60 degrees, the freezing air rushed inside and reacted with the indoor heat, creating a special-effects-like, mist-filled scene.

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China: Soap Bubbles Freeze Within Seconds in Extreme Cold

A Chinese blogger captured soap bubbles freezing almost instantly in minus 15°C temperatures on December 26, 2025, in Mohe, Heilongjiang.

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US: Time-Lapse Shows Heavy Snow Blanketing Ohio State University’s South Oval

Time-lapse footage shows snow accumulating over a 24-hour period on Sunday, January 25, at the South Oval on the Ohio State University campus. A major winter storm swept across the U.S., bringing widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. The storm has caused seven deaths and massive power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of people.

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US: Deadly Winter Storm Brings Snow, Ice and Power Outages 3

A major winter storm swept across the U.S. bringing widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain on Sunday, January 25.

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US: Deadly Winter Storm Brings Snow, Ice and Power Outages

A major winter storm swept across the U.S. bringing widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain on Sunday, January 25.

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US: Deadly Winter Storm Brings Snow, Ice and Power Outages 2

A major winter storm swept across the U.S. bringing widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain on Sunday, January 25.

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US: Arctic Blast Brings Frigid Temperatures and Heavy Snow to Colorado

A blast of Arctic air moved into Colorado, bringing freezing temperatures and heavy snow to the region on Friday, January 23.

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Japan: Brilliant Mpemba Effect Captured in Hokkaido Amid Massive Cold Wave

As a massive cold wave hit a wide area of Japan on Friday, January 23, social media footage from Hokkaido captured a brilliant display of the Mpemba effect. The video shows boiling water being thrown into the freezing air, where it instantly transforms into a shimmering cloud of ice crystals.

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US: Winter Storm Creates Rare Snow Rollers in New York Suburb

Dozens of rare “snow rollers” appeared overnight in the Rochester suburb of Chili, New York, after a winter storm brought strong winds and fresh snow. The unusual snow formations develop only under specific conditions, when wind, moisture and temperature combine to allow snow to roll and grow naturally.

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US: Blowing Snow and Gusty Winds Sweep Iowa

Strong gusts caused blowing snow and low visibility in Iowa on Wednesday, January 21. The National Weather Service has issued extreme cold warnings for most of the state until Friday.

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Cold weather in Helsinki

Tourists visit the Senate Square in front of the Helsinki Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, on a cold winter day on January 9, 2026. Temperatures across the country have been freezing at the beginning of the year. - ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Cold weather in Helsinki

Tourists visit the Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland, on a cold winter day on January 9, 2026. Temperatures across the country have been freezing at the beginning of the year. - ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Cold weather in Helsinki

Tourists visit the Helsinki Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, on a cold winter day on January 9, 2026. Temperatures across the country have been freezing at the beginning of the year. - ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Cold weather in Helsinki

Tourists visit the Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland, on a cold winter day on January 9, 2026. Temperatures across the country have been freezing at the beginning of the year. - ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Cold weather in Helsinki

Tourists visit the Senate Square in front of the Helsinki Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, on a cold winter day on January 9, 2026. Temperatures across the country have been freezing at the beginning of the year. - ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Cold weather in Helsinki

Tourists are seen in front of the Helsinki Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, on a cold winter day on January 9, 2026. Temperatures across the country have been freezing at the beginning of the year. - ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Cold weather in Helsinki

Tourists visit the Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland, on a cold winter day on January 9, 2026. Temperatures across the country have been freezing at the beginning of the year. - ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Cold weather in Helsinki

Tourists carry their luggage on the steps of the Helsinki Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, on a cold winter day on January 9, 2026. Temperatures across the country have been freezing at the beginning of the year. - ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Cold weather in Helsinki

Tourists take pictures in front of the Helsinki Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, on a cold winter day on January 9, 2026. Temperatures across the country have been freezing at the beginning of the year. - ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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China: Perfectly Round Ice Disk Forms Over Barrel Opening in Winter Cold

A man in China’s Sichuan Province discovered a perfectly round, giant ice disk sealing the opening of a large barrel on Tuesday, December 23. The barrel had been left outdoors overnight, causing the surface to freeze into a thick and smooth circular ice sheet.

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Winter weather

05.01.2026, Karepa. Winter has brought freezing tempratures. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja.

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Winter weather

05.01.2026, Karepa. Winter has brought freezing tempratures. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja.

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Winter weather

05.01.2026, Karepa. Winter has brought freezing tempratures. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja.

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