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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 7

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital. This video shows the Tokyo Disney Resort area around Maihama Station.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 6

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 5

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 4

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 3

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Denmark: Heavy Snowfall Brings Much of Country to Standstill

Heavy snowfall brought much of Denmark to a standstill on Friday, February 6, following a severe weather warning for blizzards issued by the Danish Meteorological Institute on Wednesday. The storm forced authorities to close schools and cancel flights, with residents in Copenhagen and surrounding areas urged to stay indoors.

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China: Dust Devil Sweeps Through Chengdu Park, Lifting Debris

On February 1, 2026, a dust devil swept through the Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park in Chengdu, Sichuan, lifting debris into the air as campers and visitors filmed the dramatic scene.

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Portugal: Storm Leonardo Moves Across Country With Heavy Rain and Flooding 2

Storm Leonardo battered Portugal, triggering flooding in several areas, including Alcacer do Sal, where dozens of people were rescued as the Sado River overflowed and parts of the town were submerged.

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UK: Storm Ingrid Batters Southwest England

Huge waves battered the coasts of Cornwall and Devon on Friday, January 23, as Storm Ingrid brought disruptive weather to southwest England and south Wales.

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Japan: Hundreds of Vehicles Stranded on Hokuriku Expressway Amid Record Snowfall in Fukui

Heavy snowfall in Fukui Prefecture prompted the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a weather warning on Friday, January 23. As rapid accumulation caused severe traffic disruptions, approximately 360 vehicles were left stranded on the Hokuriku Expressway near Tsuruga City.

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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: Thundersnow Lights Up Sky in Salem, Ohio

Rare thundersnow was captured in Salem, Ohio on Wednesday, January 21.

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US: Thundersnow Caught on Camera in Buffalo, New York

Rare thundersnow was captured in North Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday evening, January 21. A video posted on social media shows a flash of blue light followed by booming thunder during blowing snow.

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China: Rare Rainbow-Colored Clouds Seen Above Xinjiang Ski Resort

A video captured a striking display of rainbow-colored clouds over a ski resort in Altay, Xinjiang, China, on January 11, 2026. Bands of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple stretched across the winter sky above the snow-covered slopes as skiers paused to watch the rare phenomenon. The shimmering clouds lingered on the horizon, creating a surreal contrast with the white mountains below.

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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Shimane Prefecture, No Tsunami Threat 4

A series of earthquakes, with a maximum magnitude of 6.2, struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, with the epicenters located in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities state there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from these quakes.

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Japan Meteorological Agency's press conference

A Japan Meteorological Agency official holds a press conference about a powerful earthquake that struck Shimane Prefecture at the agency in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Shimane Prefecture, No Tsunami Threat 3

A series of earthquakes, with a maximum magnitude of 6.2, struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, with the epicenters located in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities state there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from these quakes.

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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Shimane Prefecture, No Tsunami Threat

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, at 10:18 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities state there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from this quake.

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[Breaking News]Tsunami advisory issued in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 12 Kyodo - A Japan Meteorological Agency official holds a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 12, 2025, after the agency issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of northern and northeastern Japan following an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 in the Pacific Ocean off Aomori Prefecture. (Kyodo)

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

People walk along a snow-covered area near Delal Bridge in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow covers grass beside a public walkway along the Zakho Corniche in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow covers a children’s playground along the Zakho Corniche in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow falls over Delal Bridge spanning the Khabur River in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow covers the surroundings of the Khabur River in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow covers the surroundings of the Khabur River in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow falls over the Zakho Corniche and surrounding streets in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow falls as the Kurdish flag flies over the city of Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow covers a Christmas tree beside the Khabur River in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

People walk along a snow-covered pedestrian path in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow covers a Christmas tree beside the Khabur River in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

People walk across the historic Delal Bridge during snowfall in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow covers stone steps on a hillside path in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

People walk across the historic Delal Bridge during snowfall in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow covers grass and walkways along the Zakho Corniche in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow covers grass beside a public walkway along the Zakho Corniche in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow falls over Delal Bridge and the city centre in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow falls over Delal Bridge and the city centre in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

People walk across the historic Delal Bridge during snowfall in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow covers grass beside a public walkway along the Zakho Corniche in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

People walk across the historic Delal Bridge during snowfall in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow covers grass beside a public walkway along the Zakho Corniche in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow blankets a riverside walkway near Delal Bridge in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow blankets a riverside walkway near Delal Bridge in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow covers grass beside a public walkway along the Zakho Corniche in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow blankets a riverside walkway near Delal Bridge in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow blankets a riverside walkway near Delal Bridge in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow falls over the historic Delal Bridge spanning the Khabur River in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow blankets a riverside walkway near Delal Bridge in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Snow blankets a riverside walkway near Delal Bridge in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Pedestrians walk through falling snow along the Zakho Corniche in Zakho, in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on December 29, 2025. The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Directorate said another wave of snowfall is expected across parts of the Kurdistan Region starting Wednesday, with 5 to 10 centimetres forecast in areas including Zakho and Duhok. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM