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US: Cold Front Brings Hail and Tornado Warnings to Nebraska

A cold front moved through Nebraska on Thursday, April 23, bringing tornado threats and hail to the state. This video shows hail falling in Lincoln.

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US: Tornado-Warned Storm Brings Hail to Omaha Metro Area

A cold front moved through Nebraska on Thursday, April 23, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a tornado warning and a watch for parts of the state. Hail was reported across the metro Omaha area as the storms passed through.

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China: Video Shows Water Freezing Instantly Inside Sealed Bottle in Shaanxi

On January 2, 2026, in Shaanxi, a video captured a woman holding a bottle of mineral water outdoors on a cold winter day. The footage showed that when she gently shook the sealed bottle, the clear liquid inside suddenly turned into ice within seconds. The freezing process happened right before the camera, with the water changing from transparent to solid almost instantly, creating a visually dramatic and surprising effect.

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US: Rochester Sees 25°F Temperature Drop as Snow and Rain Mix

Western New York experienced flurries, graupel and rain showers on Sunday, April 19, as temperatures in Rochester dropped more than 25°F (14°C) in 24 hours. Snow showers were expected to continue into Monday, with overnight lows near 29°F (-2°C).

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US: Hail Pounds Minnesota as Severe Storms Sweep Through Upper Midwest

Severe thunderstorms moved through the Upper Midwest on Friday, April 17, prompting weather alerts for tornadoes for the area. Intense hail was reported across Minnesota as the storms moved through the region.

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US: Hail Pounds Minnesota as Severe Storms Sweep Through Upper Midwest 2

Severe thunderstorms moved through the Upper Midwest on Friday, April 17, prompting weather alerts for tornadoes for the area. Intense hail was reported across Minnesota as the storms moved through the region.

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US: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Batter Central and South Florida as Cold Front Stalls Over Peninsula 2

Central Florida was battered by heavy rain and strong winds on Wednesday, April 8, as a stalled cold front funneled tropical moisture into the region. According to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, this weather system was expected to remain through Thursday, bringing a prolonged period of storms to both Central and South Florida.

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US: Late-Season Snow Blankets New Hampshire

Snow was reported in parts of New Hampshire on Tuesday, April 7, as a late-season cold front swept across the northeastern US, reversing recent spring-like conditions.

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US: Spring Snow Reported in Altmar as Cold Front Moves Through Oswego County, New York

Snow was reported in Altmar, Oswego County, New York, on Tuesday, April 7, as a cold front brought snow showers and gusty winds to the region.

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US: Spring Snow Falls in Northern Ohio as Cold Front Slides Through 2

Spring snow fell in northern Ohio on Monday, April 6, as a cold front slid through the region.

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US: Powerful Cold Front Sweeps Through Alabama, Bringing March Snow

A powerful cold front swept through Alabama on Monday, March 16, bringing snow showers, a sharp drop in temperatures, and high wind gusts across the region. In the Huntsville area, at least one inch of snow was reported in several places.

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US: Dramatic Temperature Swing Hits Mid-Atlantic as Cold Front Brings Snow 2

A powerful cold front struck the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, March 12, delivering one of the most dramatic temperature swings on record. Cities across the region plunged from record-breaking warmth to freezing temperatures within just 24 hours, with snow falling from Washington, D.C., through southwestern Virginia and into the mountains of North Carolina — and as far north as New York City.

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Japan: Okinawa Hit by Intense Hail as Strong Cold Front Moves Through

A strong cold front brought intense hail to Okinawa, the southernmost and westernmost prefecture of Japan, in the early hours of Wednesday, March 13.

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US: Dramatic Temperature Swing Hits Mid-Atlantic as Cold Front Brings Snow

A powerful cold front struck the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, March 12, delivering one of the most dramatic temperature swings on record. Cities across the region plunged from record-breaking warmth to freezing temperatures within just 24 hours, with snow falling from Washington, D.C., through southwestern Virginia and into the mountains of North Carolina — and as far north as New York City.

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US: Late-Season Snow Sweeps Through Chicago as Cold Front Moves In

Chicago experienced snowfall on Wednesday, March 11, as a cold front swept through the region, bringing wintry conditions to the city.

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US: Powerful Cold Front Slams TN and KY, Bringing Strong Winds and Heavy Rain

A powerful cold front swept across parts of Tennessee and Kentucky on Wednesday, March 11, triggering a significant severe weather event with heavy rain and damaging winds.

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US: Winter Storm System Brings Inches of Snow to Denver Metro Area

A winter storm system brought several inches of snow to the Denver metro area on Friday, March 6.

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US: Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Batter North Texas 2

North Texas faced a significant severe weather outbreak on Wednesday, March 4, as a cold front collided with warm, humid air. In the Hill Country, scattered storms remained persistent throughout the day. Isolated areas in northern Llano County recorded over 2 inches of rain, with small hail reported.

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US: Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Batter North Texas, Llano County Soaked

North Texas faced a significant severe weather outbreak on Wednesday, March 4, as a cold front collided with warm, humid air. In the Hill Country, scattered storms remained persistent throughout the day. Isolated areas in northern Llano County recorded over 2 inches of rain, with small hail reported.

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US: Powerful Bomb Cyclone Continues to Batter Northeast With Record Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” continued to batter the northeastern United States on Monday, February 23, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some states. It triggered states of emergency across several states and brought up to 19 inches of snow to parts of New York City, forcing the Boston Globe to suspend its print edition for the first time in its 153-year history.

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US: Cold Front Sweeps Through Charlotte Area With Scattered Showers 2

A cold front moved into North Carolina on Friday, February 20, bringing scattered showers and gusty winds to the Charlotte area.

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US: Cold Front Sweeps Through Charlotte Area With Scattered Showers

A cold front moved into North Carolina on Friday, February 20, bringing scattered showers and gusty winds to the Charlotte area.

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US: Icy Spectacle as Waterfalls Freeze in Letchworth State Park

As subzero temperatures continue across western New York, a spectacular frozen waterfall was captured on video on February 17 at Letchworth State Park.

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US: Northern Arizona Battered by Winter Storm, Whiteout Conditions Hit High Country

A powerful winter storm has rocked Northern Arizona, damaging power lines and forcing school closures in Flagstaff and at the Grand Canyon. On February 18, the National Weather Service issued a High Wind Warning for gusts up to 60 mph, which combined with snowfall to create dangerous whiteout conditions. The Flagstaff Unified School District cancelled all classes as a result, and unsettled winter weather is expected to persist through the week.

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US: Winter Storm Lashing North Dakota’s Capital, Blowing Snow Seen Across Bismarck

The Capital Region’s winter storm began on Tuesday night, February 17, as rain due to unseasonably mild temperatures. As the cold front pushed through, the precipitation transitioned to snow; Bismarck recorded a quarter-inch of rain followed by two inches of snowfall, while northern North Dakota saw significantly higher accumulations. The Bismarck-Mandan area remained under a Winter Weather Advisory through Wednesday night, February 18, as strong winds continued to cause hazardous blowing snow.

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Spain: Storm Pedro Blankets Northern Regions in Heavy Snow

Thursday, February 19, begins with unsettled weather across much of the country. A total of 13 autonomous communities are under warning for powerful gusts, hazardous coastal conditions, and snowfall as Storm Pedro moves across the peninsula. Snow is expected above 700 meters in the Cantabrian Mountains and the Pyrenees, with significant accumulations at higher altitudes. Aragon, Navarra, La Rioja, Castile and León, and Castile-La Mancha remain on yellow alert for wind and snow, indicating a low but present risk to residents.

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US: Rare Ice Covers Great South Bay in Long Island Following Severe Cold Snap

New Yorkers faced dangerous subzero wind chills and heavy snow on Monday, February 9, which transformed the rarely frozen Great South Bay between Long Island and Fire Island into a vast icy landscape.

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US: Stunning Sunrise Over Icy Jersey Shore Following Powerful Arctic Front

An Arctic front brought frigid air and strong winds to New Jersey, freezing parts of the Jersey Shore. This stunning footage captured on February 9 shows a serene sunrise over the icy coastline.

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Japan: Anna and Elsa Bring ‘Frozen’ Magic to Tokyo Disneyland Amid Snowfall

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan on Sunday, February 8. At Tokyo Disneyland in Chiba Prefecture, Anna and Elsa from "Frozen" delighted guests by appearing amid snowfall, effectively turning the park into a real-life "Frozen Kingdom."

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US: Arctic Front Triggers Snow Squall Warning Across Parts Of New Jersey

An arctic front moved through the Northeast on Friday, February 7, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Snow Squall Warning for parts of New Jersey. This intense system brought sudden gusty winds and poor visibility, creating hazardous conditions across the area.

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US: Massive Ice Volcano Forms at Letchworth State Park Amid Winter Weather Advisories

A massive "ice volcano" was formed at Letchworth State Park, spanning Livingston and Wyoming counties, in upstate New York, as a frozen fountain inched upward to create a spectacular icy geyser. The phenomenon occurred amid a Cold Weather Advisory for western New York, where dangerously low wind chills posed a severe risk of frostbite.

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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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Japan: Severe Snowstorm Triggers Whiteouts Across Hokkaido

Severe Snowstorm rushed through Hokkaido on Friday, February 6, as a rapidly intensifying low-pressure system brought a peak gust of 35.6 meters per second to Cape Soya. Heavy snow and powerful winds triggered whiteouts, causing visibility to drop significantly across the region.

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Japan: Severe Snowstorm Triggers Whiteouts Across Hokkaido 2

Severe Snowstorm rushed through Hokkaido on Friday, February 6, as a rapidly intensifying low-pressure system brought a peak gust of 35.6 meters per second to Cape Soya. Heavy snow and powerful winds triggered whiteouts, causing visibility to drop significantly across the region.

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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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Arctic Blast Turns Niagara Falls Into Icy Winter Spectacle 3

Visitors flocked to Niagara Falls to witness the rare sight of the iconic waterfalls partially frozen, with extreme cold and an Arctic blast coating railings, rocks and surrounding areas in thick ice.

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RECAP: Iguanas Drop From Trees as Florida Temperatures Plunge

As a cold snap pushed temperatures in south Florida into the mid-30s °F (around 1–2°C), cold-stunned iguanas began falling from trees. Around 600 iguanas were dropped off at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission facilities over the weekend, while professional trappers collected hundreds more in a single day. Because iguanas are considered an invasive species, those collected are not released back into the wild.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Snow to Much of Kentucky 2

Snow fell across parts of Kentucky on February 3, 2026, as a winter weather system moved through the region.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Snow to Much of Kentucky

Snow fell across parts of Kentucky on February 3, 2026, as a winter weather system moved through the region. In eastern Kentucky, including the Morehead area, snowfall reduced visibility and coated roads, creating hazardous travel conditions.

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US: Cold Snap Sends Iguanas Falling From Trees Across South Florida 4

As a cold snap pushed temperatures in south Florida into the mid-30s, cold-stunned iguanas began falling from trees. Around 600 iguanas were dropped off at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission facilities over the weekend, while professional trappers collected hundreds more in a single day. Because iguanas are considered an invasive species, those collected are not released back into the wild.

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US: Cold Snap Sends Iguanas Falling From Trees Across South Florida 3

As a cold snap pushed temperatures in south Florida into the mid-30s, cold-stunned iguanas began falling from trees. Around 600 iguanas were dropped off at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission facilities over the weekend, while professional trappers collected hundreds more in a single day. Because iguanas are considered an invasive species, those collected are not released back into the wild.

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US: Cold Snap Sends Iguanas Falling From Trees Across South Florida 2

As a cold snap pushed temperatures in south Florida into the mid-30s, cold-stunned iguanas began falling from trees. Around 600 iguanas were dropped off at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission facilities over the weekend, while professional trappers collected hundreds more in a single day. Because iguanas are considered an invasive species, those collected are not released back into the wild.

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Arctic Blast Turns Niagara Falls Into Icy Winter Spectacle 2

Visitors flocked to Niagara Falls to witness the rare sight of the iconic waterfalls partially frozen, with extreme cold and an Arctic blast coating railings, rocks and surrounding areas in thick ice.

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Arctic Blast Turns Niagara Falls Into Icy Winter Spectacle

Visitors flocked to Niagara Falls to witness the rare sight of the iconic waterfalls partially frozen, with extreme cold and an Arctic blast coating railings, rocks and surrounding areas in thick ice.

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US: Cold Snap Sends Iguanas Falling From Trees Across South Florida

As a cold snap pushed temperatures in south Florida into the mid-30s, cold-stunned iguanas began falling from trees. Around 600 iguanas were dropped off at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission facilities over the weekend, while professional trappers collected hundreds more in a single day. Because iguanas are considered an invasive species, those collected are not released back into the wild.

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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.