China: Vehicles Stranded in Xinjiang Amid Heavy Snow and Strong Winds

On December 12, 2025, heavy snow and strong winds left several vehicles stranded on icy roads in Xinjiang, China, after which rescue teams worked overnight to clear the area.

China: Vehicle Spins 360 Degrees Into Oncoming Lane After Aggressive Cut-Off

On September 1, 2025, in Liaoning, China, a video filmed from inside a car shows the vehicle losing control after another driver abruptly cut in front of it. The sudden maneuver caused the driver to swerve, sending the car into a full 360-degree spin before skidding across the center line toward the oncoming lane. The spinning vehicle startled two small trucks approaching from the opposite direction, forcing both drivers to brake sharply. In the footage, the trucks appear frozen in place as the car spins to a halt just meters away.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

China: Dog Pulled to Safety After Falling Into Freezing Lake in Lanzhou

A video from December 13, 2025, in Lanzhou, Gansu, shows a man rescuing a dog trapped in a freezing lake. The dog struggled in the icy water as the man repeatedly threw a lifebuoy from the shore, adjusting his aim each time. The rescue ended successfully when the dog grabbed the lifebuoy and was pulled safely onto land, shaken but alive.

China: Women Blown Over by Fierce Blizzard in Inner Mongolia

On November 22, 2025, footage captured two women struggling against powerful gusts and heavy snow, with one of them being blown to the ground by a sudden blast of wind in Inner Mongolia. The cold was so severe that their phone reportedly shut off within minutes from freezing temperatures.

China: Dramatic Ice Rescue Saves Man from Freezing Lake in Liaoning

A video from December 7, 2025, in Fushun, Liaoning, shows residents rescuing a young man who fell through thin ice into freezing water. One man carefully crawled across the ice to pass him a rope, and with help from others, they pulled him to safety as onlookers watched anxiously.

Japan: Low-Pressure System Brings Blizzard Conditions to Hokkaido, Knocking Donw Trees

A rapidly developing low-pressure system moved through Hokkaido on Monday, December 15, bringing heavy snow and blizzard conditions that have caused widespread havoc and left up to 36,000 homes without power. The severe winter storm resulted in collapsed roofs, downed trees, power lines and school fences, stranded cars, and major train cancellations.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Dumps Inches on Northeast Ohio, Temperatures Plunge

Lake-Effect snow continued to fall across northeast Ohio on Monday, December 15, bringing inches of snow and low temperatures.

US: Icy Roads After Snowfall Across Pennsylvania, Hazardous Travel Issued

The snow that fell Saturday night into Sunday, December 14, in central Pennsylvania partially thawed during the day but refroze as temperatures dropped in the afternoon and evening. Due to the resulting possibility of hazardous travel on Sunday night, December 14 and Monday morning, December 15, there is a possibility that classes in central Pa. could be delayed by one or two hours.

US: Snowstorm Brings Heavy Snow to D.C. Metro Area

Several inches of snow fell across the D.C. metro region on Sunday, December 14. In western Maryland, 10 inches of snow was reported.

US: Parts of Kentucky Declare Snow Emergency Amid Severe Weather

Parts of Kentucky issued a snow emergency on Thursday night, December 11, as snowstorms moved through the area, prompting closures or delays for businesses and attractions.

Japan: Heavy Snowfall Strands 750 Passengers at Hokkaido New Chitose Airport

Approximately 750 passengers were stranded and spent the night at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido on Friday, December 12, as heavy snowfall swept through the area, causing 183 flight cancellations, including four international flights.

US: Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow on Pennsylvania

A winter storm brought heavy snow to parts of Pennsylvania on Thursday, December 11, with winter weather advisories and a warning remaining in effect for multiple counties.

US: First Alert Weather Day as Another Round of Snow Hits Virginia

Another round of snow hit Virginia, and authorities upgraded the forecast, designating Monday, December 8, as a "First Alert Weather Day" due to potential travel disruptions.

Ice Harvesting for The Ice City of Harbin - China

Ice Harvesting for The Ice City of Harbin - China

An aerial drone photo shows workers collecting ice at the Harbin section of Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, December 9, 2025. The ice collection is underway on the frozen stretches of the Songhua River in China's "ice city" Harbin. The ice chunks harvested here will be carved into slides, castles and other landmarks in the capital of Heilongjiang Province. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ice Harvesting for The Ice City of Harbin - China

Ice Harvesting for The Ice City of Harbin - China

Workers collect ice at the Harbin section of Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, December 9, 2025. The ice collection is underway on the frozen stretches of the Songhua River in China's "ice city" Harbin. The ice chunks harvested here will be carved into slides, castles and other landmarks in the capital of Heilongjiang Province. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ice Harvesting for The Ice City of Harbin - China

Ice Harvesting for The Ice City of Harbin - China

Workers collect ice at the Harbin section of Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, December 9, 2025. The ice collection is underway on the frozen stretches of the Songhua River in China's "ice city" Harbin. The ice chunks harvested here will be carved into slides, castles and other landmarks in the capital of Heilongjiang Province. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Song/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ice Harvesting for The Ice City of Harbin - China

Ice Harvesting for The Ice City of Harbin - China

Workers collect ice at the Harbin section of Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, December 9, 2025. The ice collection is underway on the frozen stretches of the Songhua River in China's "ice city" Harbin. The ice chunks harvested here will be carved into slides, castles and other landmarks in the capital of Heilongjiang Province. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ice Harvesting for The Ice City of Harbin - China

Ice Harvesting for The Ice City of Harbin - China

Workers collect ice at the Harbin section of Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, December 9, 2025. The ice collection is underway on the frozen stretches of the Songhua River in China's "ice city" Harbin. The ice chunks harvested here will be carved into slides, castles and other landmarks in the capital of Heilongjiang Province. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ice Harvesting for The Ice City of Harbin - China

Ice Harvesting for The Ice City of Harbin - China

Workers collect ice at the Harbin section of Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, December 9, 2025. The ice collection is underway on the frozen stretches of the Songhua River in China's "ice city" Harbin. The ice chunks harvested here will be carved into slides, castles and other landmarks in the capital of Heilongjiang Province. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Song/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ice Harvesting for The Ice City of Harbin - China

Ice Harvesting for The Ice City of Harbin - China

Workers collect ice at the Harbin section of Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, December 9, 2025. The ice collection is underway on the frozen stretches of the Songhua River in China's "ice city" Harbin. The ice chunks harvested here will be carved into slides, castles and other landmarks in the capital of Heilongjiang Province. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ice Harvesting for The Ice City of Harbin - China

Ice Harvesting for The Ice City of Harbin - China

A drone photo shows workers collecting ice at the Harbin section of Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, December 9, 2025. The ice collection is underway on the frozen stretches of the Songhua River in China's "ice city" Harbin. The ice chunks harvested here will be carved into slides, castles and other landmarks in the capital of Heilongjiang Province. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ice Harvesting for The Ice City of Harbin - China

Ice Harvesting for The Ice City of Harbin - China

An aerial drone photo shows workers collecting ice at the Harbin section of Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, December 9, 2025. The ice collection is underway on the frozen stretches of the Songhua River in China's "ice city" Harbin. The ice chunks harvested here will be carved into slides, castles and other landmarks in the capital of Heilongjiang Province. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ice Harvesting for The Ice City of Harbin - China

Ice Harvesting for The Ice City of Harbin - China

An aerial drone photo shows an ice collection area at the Harbin section of Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, December 9, 2025. The ice collection is underway on the frozen stretches of the Songhua River in China's "ice city" Harbin. The ice chunks harvested here will be carved into slides, castles and other landmarks in the capital of Heilongjiang Province. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Song/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ice Harvesting for The Ice City of Harbin - China

Ice Harvesting for The Ice City of Harbin - China

An aerial drone photo shows a worker collecting ice at the Harbin section of Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, December 9, 2025. The ice collection is underway on the frozen stretches of the Songhua River in China's "ice city" Harbin. The ice chunks harvested here will be carved into slides, castles and other landmarks in the capital of Heilongjiang Province. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Cold Front Sweeps Through Illinois, Causing Travel Disruptions

A cold front rolled through Illinois on Wednesday, December 3, bringing heavy snow, causing travel issues that included a ground stop for over an hour at Chicago's O'Hare Airport.

US: Fast-Moving Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow to Iowa

A fast-moving winter storm delivered heavy snow and dangerous travel conditions to Iowa, prompting a Winter Storm Warning for most of the state on Saturday, December 6. The storm system affected the Midwest region, putting approximately 20 million people under winter weather alerts.

Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes

Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes

Handout photo to illustrate : Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes. NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed 'tiger stripes' near the south pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus. Dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed tiger stripes near the south pole of Saturn’s moon Enceladus in this image released on Feb. 23, 2010. A study published in October 2025 analyzed data from NASA’s Cassini mission and found evidence of previously undetected organic compounds in a plume of ice particles like the ones seen here. The ice particles were ejected from the ocean that lies under Enceladus’ frozen shell. Researchers spotted not only molecules they’ve found before but also new ones that lay a potential path to chemical or biochemical activity. Photo by NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute via ABACAPRESS.COM

Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes

Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes

Handout photo to illustrate : Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes. NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed 'tiger stripes' near the south pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus. Dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed tiger stripes near the south pole of Saturn’s moon Enceladus in this image released on Feb. 23, 2010. A study published in October 2025 analyzed data from NASA’s Cassini mission and found evidence of previously undetected organic compounds in a plume of ice particles like the ones seen here. The ice particles were ejected from the ocean that lies under Enceladus’ frozen shell. Researchers spotted not only molecules they’ve found before but also new ones that lay a potential path to chemical or biochemical activity. Photo by NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute via ABACAPRESS.COM

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Navel Orange Processing Industry

A worker is making frozen navel orange slices in the fruit workshop of Qugu International Agriculture Group, Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 21, 2025.

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Workers are making frozen navel orange slices in the fruit workshop of Qugu International Agriculture Group, Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 21, 2025.

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Workers are making frozen navel orange slices in the fruit workshop of Qugu International Agriculture Group, Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 21, 2025.

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Workers are making frozen navel orange slices in the fruit workshop of Qugu International Agriculture Group, Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 21, 2025.

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Workers are making frozen navel orange slices in the fruit workshop of Qugu International Agriculture Group, Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 21, 2025.

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Workers are making frozen navel orange slices in the fruit workshop of Qugu International Agriculture Group, Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 21, 2025.

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Workers are making frozen navel orange slices in the fruit workshop of Qugu International Agriculture Group, Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 21, 2025.

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Navel Orange Processing Industry

Workers are making frozen navel orange slices in the fruit workshop of Qugu International Agriculture Group, Zigui County, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on November 21, 2025.