Canada: Near-Zero Visibility as Blizzard Hits Southern Manitoba

A fast-moving winter storm brought blizzard conditions to southern Manitoba, with winds up to 90 km/h and heavy blowing snow forcing highway and school closures, stranding drivers, and disrupting flights and essential services on Thursday, December 18. RCMP strongly discouraged travel as near-zero visibility led to multiple crashes and vehicles stuck on rural roads, while snowfall totals ranged from 8 cm in Winnipeg to nearly 19 cm in some areas. Conditions were further complicated by power outages and widespread delays as the storm swept across the Prairies.

UK: Fire Breaks Out at Recycling Facility in Rochester 2

A large fire broke out at a recycling facility in the Medway City Estate, Rochester on the morning of Friday, July 11. This drone footage shows a thick plume of black smoke rising from the site.

UK: Fire Breaks Out at Recycling Facility in Rochester

A large fire broke out at a recycling facility in the Medway City Estate, Rochester on the morning of Friday, July 11. A thick plume of black smoke was captured on video from Rochester Station.

Illustration - St Tropez

Illustration - St Tropez

FRANCE, VAR (83) SAINT-TROPEZ, THE FAMOUS ROYAL CLIPPER, A LUXURIOUS FIVE-MASTED STEEL-HULLED SCHOONER. THIS LUXURIOUS CRUISING YACHT IS A MODERN REPLICA OF THE FAMOUS CLIPPERS THAT USED TO TRANSPORT TEA. Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Clipper System Dumps Inches Of Snow In Northeast, Travel Disruptions Expected

A fast-moving clipper system brought severe weather to parts of New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont late Wednesday night, February 26. According to the National Weather Service, the storm could drop 1 to 3 inches of wet snow, potentially causing transportation disruptions the following morning.

US: Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snowfall, Winds Across Great Lakes And Northeast 3

A winter storm brought heavy snow and strong winds to a wide area, stretching from the Great Lakes region to parts of the Northeast, on Monday night, January 27, and into early Tuesday, January 28.

US: Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snowfall And Winds Across Great Lakes And Northeast

A winter storm brought blistering snow and strong winds to a wide area, extending from the Great Lakes region to parts of the Northeast, on Monday night, January 27, into early Tuesday, January 28.

Canada: Storm Brings Blowing Snow To Parts Of Alberta 6

A snowstorm brought blowing snow to parts of Alberta on Thursday, January 16, creating hazardous road conditions throughout the province.

Canada: Storm Brings Blowing Snow To Parts Of Alberta 3

A snowstorm brought blowing snow to parts of Alberta on Thursday, January 16, creating hazardous road conditions throughout the province.

Canada: Storm Brings Blowing Snow To Parts Of Alberta 4

A snowstorm brought blowing snow to parts of Alberta on Thursday, January 16, creating hazardous road conditions throughout the province.

Canada: Storm Brings Blowing Snow To Parts Of Alberta 5

A snowstorm brought blowing snow to parts of Alberta on Thursday, January 16, creating hazardous road conditions throughout the province.

Canada: Storm Brings Blowing Snow To Parts Of Alberta

A snowstorm brought blowing snow to parts of Alberta on Thursday, January 16, creating hazardous road conditions throughout the province.

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

A vehicle drives on a street in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies. Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

A person pushes a snowblower in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies.Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

A person cycles on a street in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies. Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Pedestrians walk in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies.Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Justin Fisher shovels snow in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies. Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

A person brushes snow off the windshield of a vehicle in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies.Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

A person pushes a snowblower in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies.Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Alan Farmer shovels snow in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies. Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

A pedestrian walks in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies.Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

A pedestrian walks in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies.Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

A person pushes a snowblower in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies. Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

A person shovels snow in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies. Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

Winter Storm Bears Down On Saskatchewan - Canada

A pedestrian looks on in Saskatoon, Sask., Canada, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Saskatoon as an Alberta clipper tracks across the Prairies. Photo by Heywood Yu/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)U.S.-LOS ANGELES-BASKETBALL-NBA-GRIZZLIES VS CLIPPERS

(SP)U.S.-LOS ANGELES-BASKETBALL-NBA-GRIZZLIES VS CLIPPERS

(231113) -- LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paul George (2nd R) of Los Angeles Clipper goes for a lay-up during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season match between Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles, the United States, on Nov. 12, 2023. (Photo by Ringo Chiu/Xinhua)

Nissan introduces Mitsubishi-made miniwagon

Nissan introduces Mitsubishi-made miniwagon

TOKYO, Japan - Toshiyuki Shiga, chief operating officer of Nissan Motor Co., stands by the Clipper Rio Miniwagon during a presentation in Tokyo on June 14. The miniwagon, manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors Corp., will be sold under Nissan's brand.

Nissan introduces Mitsubishi-made Otti minicar

Nissan introduces Mitsubishi-made Otti minicar

TOKYO, Japan - Nissan Motor Co. introduces the Otti minicar made by Mitsubishi Motors Corp. under an original equipment manufacturing arrangement at a press conference in Tokyo on June 7. Nissan said it can now respond to a wide range of customer needs by expanding its minivehicle lineup, which was limited to the Moco passenger car from Suzuki Motor Corp. and the Clipper commercial vehicle from Mitsubishi.

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(220731) -- LONDON, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Qingdao (1st L) and Punta del Este (2nd L) participate in the parade of sail at London's Royal Docks in London, Britain, July 30, 2022. Qingdao led a parade of sail on Saturday after finishing as the overall winner of the 2019-20 season Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Sanya and Zhuhai, the other two boats representing the Chinese cities, finished sixth and ninth respectively. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(220731) -- LONDON, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Crew members of Qingdao celebrate at London's Royal Docks in London, Britain, July 30, 2022. Qingdao led a parade of sail on Saturday after finishing as the overall winner of the 2019-20 season Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Sanya and Zhuhai, the other two boats representing the Chinese cities, finished sixth and ninth respectively. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(220731) -- LONDON, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Qingdao (2nd L) participates in the parade of sail at London's Royal Docks in London, Britain, July 30, 2022. Qingdao led a parade of sail on Saturday after finishing as the overall winner of the 2019-20 season Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Sanya and Zhuhai, the other two boats representing the Chinese cities, finished sixth and ninth respectively. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(220731) -- LONDON, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhuhai participates in the parade of sail at London's Royal Docks in London, Britain, July 30, 2022. Qingdao led a parade of sail on Saturday after finishing as the overall winner of the 2019-20 season Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Sanya and Zhuhai, the other two boats representing the Chinese cities, finished sixth and ninth respectively. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(220731) -- LONDON, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Qingdao (C) and Punta del Este (L) participate in the parade of sail at London's Royal Docks in London, Britain, July 30, 2022. Qingdao led a parade of sail on Saturday after finishing as the overall winner of the 2019-20 season Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Sanya and Zhuhai, the other two boats representing the Chinese cities, finished sixth and ninth respectively. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(220731) -- LONDON, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Crew members of Qingdao celebrate with trophy during the parade of sail at London's Royal Docks in London, Britain, July 30, 2022. Qingdao led a parade of sail on Saturday after finishing as the overall winner of the 2019-20 season Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Sanya and Zhuhai, the other two boats representing the Chinese cities, finished sixth and ninth respectively. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(220731) -- LONDON, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Qingdao participates in the parade of sail at London's Royal Docks in London, Britain, July 30, 2022. Qingdao led a parade of sail on Saturday after finishing as the overall winner of the 2019-20 season Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Sanya and Zhuhai, the other two boats representing the Chinese cities, finished sixth and ninth respectively. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(220731) -- LONDON, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Qingdao participates in the parade of sail at London's Royal Docks in London, Britain, July 30, 2022. Qingdao led a parade of sail on Saturday after finishing as the overall winner of the 2019-20 season Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Sanya and Zhuhai, the other two boats representing the Chinese cities, finished sixth and ninth respectively. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(220731) -- LONDON, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Crew members of Sanya celebrate with family and friends at London's Royal Docks in London, Britain, July 30, 2022. Qingdao led a parade of sail on Saturday after finishing as the overall winner of the 2019-20 season Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Sanya and Zhuhai, the other two boats representing the Chinese cities, finished sixth and ninth respectively. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(220731) -- LONDON, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Crew of Qingdao wave to spectators during a parade of sail at London's Royal Docks in London, Britain, July 30, 2022. Qingdao led a parade of sail on Saturday after finishing as the overall winner of the 2019-20 season Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Sanya and Zhuhai, the other two boats representing the Chinese cities, finished sixth and ninth respectively. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(220731) -- LONDON, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Crew members of Sanya wave to friends at London's Royal Docks in London, Britain, July 30, 2022. Qingdao led a parade of sail on Saturday after finishing as the overall winner of the 2019-20 season Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Sanya and Zhuhai, the other two boats representing the Chinese cities, finished sixth and ninth respectively. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(220731) -- LONDON, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Crew members of Qingdao celebrate at London's Royal Docks in London, Britain, July 30, 2022. Qingdao led a parade of sail on Saturday after finishing as the overall winner of the 2019-20 season Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Sanya and Zhuhai, the other two boats representing the Chinese cities, finished sixth and ninth respectively. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(220731) -- LONDON, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Qingdao participates in the parade of sail at London's Royal Docks in London, Britain, July 30, 2022. Qingdao led a parade of sail on Saturday after finishing as the overall winner of the 2019-20 season Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Sanya and Zhuhai, the other two boats representing the Chinese cities, finished sixth and ninth respectively. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(220731) -- LONDON, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhuhai participates in the parade of sail at London's Royal Docks in London, Britain, July 30, 2022. Qingdao led a parade of sail on Saturday after finishing as the overall winner of the 2019-20 season Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Sanya and Zhuhai, the other two boats representing the Chinese cities, finished sixth and ninth respectively. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(220731) -- LONDON, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Crew members of Sanya celebrate at London's Royal Docks in London, Britain, July 30, 2022. Qingdao led a parade of sail on Saturday after finishing as the overall winner of the 2019-20 season Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Sanya and Zhuhai, the other two boats representing the Chinese cities, finished sixth and ninth respectively. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(220731) -- LONDON, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Qingdao participates in the parade of sail at London's Royal Docks in London, Britain, July 30, 2022. Qingdao led a parade of sail on Saturday after finishing as the overall winner of the 2019-20 season Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Sanya and Zhuhai, the other two boats representing the Chinese cities, finished sixth and ninth respectively. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(220731) -- LONDON, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Ha Long Bay participates in the parade of sail at London's Royal Docks in London, Britain, July 30, 2022. Qingdao led a parade of sail on Saturday after finishing as the overall winner of the 2019-20 season Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Sanya and Zhuhai, the other two boats representing the Chinese cities, finished sixth and ninth respectively. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(220731) -- LONDON, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Qingdao (R) and Punta del Este participate in the parade of sail at London's Royal Docks in London, Britain, July 30, 2022. Qingdao led a parade of sail on Saturday after finishing as the overall winner of the 2019-20 season Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Sanya and Zhuhai, the other two boats representing the Chinese cities, finished sixth and ninth respectively. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(220731) -- LONDON, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Qingdao (1st L) and Punta del Este (2nd L) participate in the parade of sail at London's Royal Docks in London, Britain, July 30, 2022. Qingdao led a parade of sail on Saturday after finishing as the overall winner of the 2019-20 season Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Sanya and Zhuhai, the other two boats representing the Chinese cities, finished sixth and ninth respectively. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(220731) -- LONDON, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Sanya participates in the parade of sail at London's Royal Docks in London, Britain, July 30, 2022. Qingdao led a parade of sail on Saturday after finishing as the overall winner of the 2019-20 season Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Sanya and Zhuhai, the other two boats representing the Chinese cities, finished sixth and ninth respectively. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(220731) -- LONDON, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Qingdao (1st L) and Punta del Este (2nd L) participate in the parade of sail at London's Royal Docks in London, Britain, July 30, 2022. Qingdao led a parade of sail on Saturday after finishing as the overall winner of the 2019-20 season Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Sanya and Zhuhai, the other two boats representing the Chinese cities, finished sixth and ninth respectively. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-CLIPPER YACHT RACE

(220731) -- LONDON, July 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Crew member of Sanya, Cao Shiyi (R) is congratulated by Olympic sailing champion Xu Lijia at London's Royal Docks in London, Britain, July 30, 2022. Qingdao led a parade of sail on Saturday after finishing as the overall winner of the 2019-20 season Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. Sanya and Zhuhai, the other two boats representing the Chinese cities, finished sixth and ninth respectively. (Xinhua/Li Ying)