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Japan: Heavy Snow Paralyzes Aomori as Record Accumulation Piles Up

A series of strong cold air masses brought heavy snowfall to northern Japan from January 21 through February 2. According to authorities, a total of 30 people have died across the region since January 20 due to snow-related incidents. In Aomori City, numerous vehicles were left stranded by the snow, causing traffic congestion in many areas. Snow accumulation reached 178 centimeters on February 2—about 2.6 times the seasonal average—prompting the closure of all public elementary and junior high schools in the city.

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Japan: Smoke Fills Hatchobori Station in Tokyo, Trains Suspended

Smoke was reported at JR Hatchobori Station on the Keiyo Line in Tokyo on Monday evening, February 2, prompting a suspension of services between Tokyo and Shin-Kiba stations. Passengers were guided outside after smoke was seen rising from an escalator connecting the platform and concourse, and entry to the station was restricted as smoke filled the premises.

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US: Lake-Effect Snow Pounds Upstate New York as Oswego Declares State of Emergency

Heavy lake-effect snow continued to hit upstate New York on January 29, prompting the City of Oswego to declare a state of emergency as more than 2 feet of snow since Sunday caused poor visibility and hazardous travel conditions.. The footage shows a snowplow in operation in Altmar, Oswego County.

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US: Massive Storm System Brings Arctic Blast and Heavy Snow to Oklahoma 2

A major winter storm threatened half of the US on Friday, January 23, prompting 16 states and Washington, D.C. to declare states of emergency as regions braced for power failures and supply shortages. The massive storm system brought an Arctic blast, heavy snow, and ice to Oklahoma. This video shows snow swirl captured on Norman, Oklahoma

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US: Massive Storm System Brings Arctic Blast and Heavy Snow to Oklahoma

A major winter storm threatened half of the US on Friday, January 23, prompting 16 states and Washington, D.C. to declare states of emergency as regions braced for power failures and supply shortages. The massive storm system brought an Arctic blast, heavy snow, and ice to Oklahoma.

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US: Winter Storm Triggers Snow Emergencies in Parts of Ohio

A blast of winter weather hit Ohio on Monday, January 19, prompting snow emergencies in some counties.

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Philippines: Storm Nokaen Triggers Severe Flooding in Bicol Region

Storm Nokaen, known locally as Ada in the Philippines, caused severe flooding due to persistent rains and a fatal landslide that killed two people in Matnog, Sorsogon. The storm weakened into a tropical depression on Monday, January 19, prompting authorities to lift all tropical cyclone wind signals.

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US: Heavy Lake Effect Snow Blankets Western and Central New York

A band of lake effect snow blanketed parts of western and central New York on Thursday, January 15, prompting numerous schools and businesses to close.

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Canada: Heavy Snow Causes Widespread Disruptions in Southern Ontario

Heavy snow hit southern Ontario on Thursday, disrupting schools, transportation and travel across the region. Environment Canada said parts of the Greater Toronto Area could see up to 40 centimeters of snow, prompting school closures, widespread road accidents and highway shutdowns. Police reported hundreds of collisions, while major transit delays and flight cancellations were reported at Toronto Pearson Airport as the storm caused hazardous conditions throughout the day.

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US: Fire Alarm Forces Evacuation at Dallas Love Field, Flights Delayed

An HVAC malfunction triggered a fire alarm at Dallas Love Field Airport on Tuesday, January 13, forcing a terminal evacuation, prompting a temporary ground stop, and delaying nearly 200 flights. Officials said no fire or injuries were reported, and TSA screening later reopened after the alarm was cleared.

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France: Woman Skis Through Paris Streets Following Heavy Snowstorm

The video shows a woman skiing through the streets of Paris on Wednesday, January 7. Paris was hit by a heavy snowstorm earlier this week, prompting French weather authorities to maintain an orange alert for snow and ice. Around 5 cm of snow fell across the capital, bringing some of the coldest temperatures in eight years and causing transport disruptions. The snowfall also drew residents and tourists into streets and parks, including the Montmartre area, where people were seen skiing and enjoying the rare winter scenes.

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Netherlands: Heavy Snow Cancels Flights and Halts Trains Around Amsterdam 4

Heavy snowfall on Monday, January 5, disrupted transportation across the Netherlands, canceling hundreds of flights at Amsterdam Schiphol, halting trains around Amsterdam, and prompting authorities to urge people to avoid travel as winter conditions persist.

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Netherlands: Heavy Snow Cancels Flights and Halts Trains Around Amsterdam 3

Heavy snowfall on Monday, January 5, disrupted transportation across the Netherlands, canceling hundreds of flights at Amsterdam Schiphol, halting trains around Amsterdam, and prompting authorities to urge people to avoid travel as winter conditions persist.

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Netherlands: Heavy Snow Cancels Flights and Halts Trains Around Amsterdam 2

Heavy snowfall on Monday, January 5, disrupted transportation across the Netherlands, canceling hundreds of flights at Amsterdam Schiphol, halting trains around Amsterdam, and prompting authorities to urge people to avoid travel as winter conditions persist.

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Netherlands: Heavy Snow Cancels Flights and Halts Trains Around Amsterdam

Heavy snowfall on Monday, January 5, disrupted transportation across the Netherlands, canceling hundreds of flights at Amsterdam Schiphol, halting trains around Amsterdam, and prompting authorities to urge people to avoid travel as winter conditions persist.

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Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran - Washington

Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran at Lafayette Square, across from the White House in Washington, DC on January 3, 2026. President Donald Trump said on January 2 that the United States was "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran killed protesters, prompting Tehran to warn that intervention would destabilise the region. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran - Washington

Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran at Lafayette Square, across from the White House in Washington, DC on January 3, 2026. President Donald Trump said on January 2 that the United States was "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran killed protesters, prompting Tehran to warn that intervention would destabilise the region. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran - Washington

Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran at Lafayette Square, across from the White House in Washington, DC on January 3, 2026. President Donald Trump said on January 2 that the United States was "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran killed protesters, prompting Tehran to warn that intervention would destabilise the region. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran - Washington

Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran at Lafayette Square, across from the White House in Washington, DC on January 3, 2026. President Donald Trump said on January 2 that the United States was "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran killed protesters, prompting Tehran to warn that intervention would destabilise the region. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran - Washington

Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran at Lafayette Square, across from the White House in Washington, DC on January 3, 2026. President Donald Trump said on January 2 that the United States was "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran killed protesters, prompting Tehran to warn that intervention would destabilise the region. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran - Washington

Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran at Lafayette Square, across from the White House in Washington, DC on January 3, 2026. President Donald Trump said on January 2 that the United States was "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran killed protesters, prompting Tehran to warn that intervention would destabilise the region. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran - Washington

Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran at Lafayette Square, across from the White House in Washington, DC on January 3, 2026. President Donald Trump said on January 2 that the United States was "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran killed protesters, prompting Tehran to warn that intervention would destabilise the region. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran - Washington

Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran at Lafayette Square, across from the White House in Washington, DC on January 3, 2026. President Donald Trump said on January 2 that the United States was "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran killed protesters, prompting Tehran to warn that intervention would destabilise the region. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran - Washington

Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran at Lafayette Square, across from the White House in Washington, DC on January 3, 2026. President Donald Trump said on January 2 that the United States was "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran killed protesters, prompting Tehran to warn that intervention would destabilise the region. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran - Washington

Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran at Lafayette Square, across from the White House in Washington, DC on January 3, 2026. President Donald Trump said on January 2 that the United States was "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran killed protesters, prompting Tehran to warn that intervention would destabilise the region. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran - Washington

Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran at Lafayette Square, across from the White House in Washington, DC on January 3, 2026. President Donald Trump said on January 2 that the United States was "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran killed protesters, prompting Tehran to warn that intervention would destabilise the region. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran - Washington

Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran at Lafayette Square, across from the White House in Washington, DC on January 3, 2026. President Donald Trump said on January 2 that the United States was "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran killed protesters, prompting Tehran to warn that intervention would destabilise the region. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran - Washington

Activists take part in a rally supporting protestors in Iran at Lafayette Square, across from the White House in Washington, DC on January 3, 2026. President Donald Trump said on January 2 that the United States was "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran killed protesters, prompting Tehran to warn that intervention would destabilise the region. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 6

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 7

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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India: Plane Takes Off Amid Dense Fog at Delhi Airport

Dense fog over the past several days has continued to disrupt air and rail travel across parts of India, with conditions peaking on Monday, December 29, when Delhi’s IGI Airport saw 128 flight cancellations, dozens of delays, and several diversions as visibility dropped to around 125 meters. Fog has affected airports across north and eastern India and delayed many trains, prompting weather authorities to issue orange alerts for Delhi-NCR and nearby states and warn of continued disruption into the New Year. This video was filmed from inside a plane taking off from Delhi’s IGI Airport amid dense fog on December 29, 2025.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 5

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 4

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 3

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 2

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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Chile: Wildfire Burns Hundreds of Hectares in Las Condes, Santiago

A wildfire broke out on Monday, December 29, 2025, in the San Carlos de Apoquindo area of Las Condes, northeastern Santiago, prompting a large emergency response. The blaze, known as Plaza Sur, has burned at least 470 hectares near the Claro Arena stadium, though no homes or critical infrastructure have been affected. Strong winds and limited water access have hampered firefighting efforts, but authorities say the fire’s intensity is decreasing while containment work continues.

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US: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility as Winter Storm Batters Minnesota 2

A major winter storm swept through the Midwest on Sunday, December 28, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a blizzard warning for several states. As strong winds whipped across Minnesota, roads were blanketed with snow and visibility was severely reduced. Governor Tim Walz has authorized the National Guard to support emergency winter storm operations.

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US: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility as Winter Storm Batters Minnesota

A major winter storm swept through the Midwest on Sunday, December 28, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a blizzard warning for several states. As strong winds whipped across Minnesota, roads were blanketed with snow and visibility was severely reduced. Governor Tim Walz has authorized the National Guard to support emergency winter storm operations.

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Philippines: Three Injured as Third-Alarm Fire Breaks Out in Pasay City

A third-alarm fire tore through a residential area in Pasay City, Metro Manila on Saturday afternoon, December 27, injuring three people. The Bureau of Fire Protection reported that the fire destroyed around 100 houses, prompting approximately 200 families to be displaced.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 9

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 4

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 5

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 8

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 3

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City

A winter storm warning was issued for upstate New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 2

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 6

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 7

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 5

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.