US: Deadly Winter Storm Grips North Carolina

A weekend winter storm brought record snowfall and extreme cold to the U.S. Southeast, killing two people in traffic accidents and causing more than 1,000 crashes in North Carolina. Coastal areas suffered severe damage, including homes washed away. North Carolina saw a foot of snow in several areas, Charleston, South Carolina set a new daily snowfall record, and Florida experienced its coldest temperatures in over a decade.

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.

China Lengji Village

China Lengji Village

HULUNBUIR, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2025 - The scenery of China Lengji Village, the coldest village in China in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, China on November 7, 2025.

China Lengji Village

China Lengji Village

HULUNBUIR, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2025 - The scenery of China Lengji Village, the coldest village in China in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, China on November 7, 2025.

China Lengji Village

China Lengji Village

HULUNBUIR, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2025 - The scenery of China Lengji Village, the coldest village in China in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, China on November 7, 2025.

China Lengji Village

China Lengji Village

HULUNBUIR, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2025 - The scenery of China Lengji Village, the coldest village in China in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, China on November 7, 2025.

China Lengji Village

China Lengji Village

HULUNBUIR, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2025 - The scenery of China Lengji Village, the coldest village in China in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, China on November 7, 2025.

China Lengji Village

China Lengji Village

HULUNBUIR, CHINA - NOVEMBER 7, 2025 - The scenery of China Lengji Village, the coldest village in China in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, China on November 7, 2025.

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

A pier on Lake Michigan is covered with ice in Chicago, the United States, on February 18, 2025. Despite the sunshine, it is likely the coldest day of this week in Chicago on Tuesday, with the highest temperature being minus 23.9 Celsius degrees and the lowest plunging to minus 28.3 Celsius degrees. The wind chill is at minus 31.6 Celsius degrees. Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

The Chicago River is partially frozen by daybreak in Chicago, the United States, on February 18, 2025. Despite the sunshine, it is likely the coldest day of this week in Chicago on Tuesday, with the highest temperature being minus 23.9 Celsius degrees and the lowest plunging to minus 28.3 Celsius degrees. The wind chill is at minus 31.6 Celsius degrees. Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

A person fully dressed for cold weather crosses a street in Chicago, the United States, on February 18, 2025. Despite the sunshine, it is likely the coldest day of this week in Chicago on Tuesday, with the highest temperature being minus 23.9 Celsius degrees and the lowest plunging to minus 28.3 Celsius degrees. The wind chill is at minus 31.6 Celsius degrees. Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

People bundled up walk on a street in Chicago, the United States, on February 18, 2025. Despite the sunshine, it is likely the coldest day of this week in Chicago on Tuesday, with the highest temperature being minus 23.9 Celsius degrees and the lowest plunging to minus 28.3 Celsius degrees. The wind chill is at minus 31.6 Celsius degrees. Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

A pier on Lake Michigan is covered with ice in Chicago, the United States, on February 18, 2025. Despite the sunshine, it is likely the coldest day of this week in Chicago on Tuesday, with the highest temperature being minus 23.9 Celsius degrees and the lowest plunging to minus 28.3 Celsius degrees. The wind chill is at minus 31.6 Celsius degrees. Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

An art student covers her face from the bitter cold on a street in Chicago, the United States, on February 18, 2025. Despite the sunshine, it is likely the coldest day of this week in Chicago on Tuesday, with the highest temperature being minus 23.9 Celsius degrees and the lowest plunging to minus 28.3 Celsius degrees. The wind chill is at minus 31.6 Celsius degrees. Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

Small ice bergs are seen in the waters of Lake Michigan in Chicago, the United States, on February 18, 2025. Despite the sunshine, it is likely the coldest day of this week in Chicago on Tuesday, with the highest temperature being minus 23.9 Celsius degrees and the lowest plunging to minus 28.3 Celsius degrees. The wind chill is at minus 31.6 Celsius degrees. Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cold weather in Finland

Cold weather in Finland

A cyclist and a jogger in chilly Helsinki, Finland on Friday, 5th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature of the century was measured on Friday in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -44,3c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cold weather in Finland

Cold weather in Finland

Woman walks in chilly Helsinki, Finland on Friday, 5th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature of the century was measured on Friday in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -44,3c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cold weather in Finland

Cold weather in Finland

A man rides his bike in snow in chilly Helsinki, Finland on Friday, 5th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature of the century was measured on Friday in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -44,3c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cold weather in Finland

Cold weather in Finland

A person jogs in chilly Helsinki, Finland on Friday, 5th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature of the century was measured on Friday in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -44,3c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cold weather in Finland

Cold weather in Finland

A man rides his bike in snow in chilly Helsinki, Finland on Friday, 5th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature of the century was measured on Friday in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -44,3c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cold weather in Finland

Cold weather in Finland

A person feeds crows in chilly Helsinki, Finland on Friday, 5th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature of the century was measured on Friday in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -44,3c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cold weather in Finland

Cold weather in Finland

A person jogs in chilly Helsinki, Finland on Friday, 5th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature of the century was measured on Friday in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -44,3c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cold weather in Finland

Cold weather in Finland

Young man plays icehockey in chilly Helsinki, Finland on Friday, 5th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature of the century was measured on Friday in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -44,3c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cold weather in Finland

Cold weather in Finland

Children play icehockey in chilly Helsinki, Finland on Friday, 5th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature of the century was measured on Friday in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -44,3c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cold weather in Finland

Cold weather in Finland

Children play icehockey in chilly Helsinki, Finland on Friday, 5th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature of the century was measured on Friday in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -44,3c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cold weather in Finland

Cold weather in Finland

Young men play icehockey in chilly Helsinki, Finland on Friday, 5th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature of the century was measured on Friday in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -44,3c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cold weather in Finland

Cold weather in Finland

Children play icehockey in chilly Helsinki, Finland on Friday, 5th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature of the century was measured on Friday in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -44,3c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Millaisena sää jatkuu? Vieläkö talven lämpötilaennätyksiä voi rikkoutua?

Millaisena sää jatkuu? Vieläkö talven lämpötilaennätyksiä voi rikkoutua?

A skier on the tracks of Oittaa skiing park in Espoo, Finland on Thursday, 4th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature on Thursday was in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -42,5c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Millaisena sää jatkuu? Vieläkö talven lämpötilaennätyksiä voi rikkoutua?

Millaisena sää jatkuu? Vieläkö talven lämpötilaennätyksiä voi rikkoutua?

A skier on the tracks of Oittaa skiing park in Espoo, Finland on Thursday, 4th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature on Thursday was in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -42,5c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Millaisena sää jatkuu? Vieläkö talven lämpötilaennätyksiä voi rikkoutua?

Millaisena sää jatkuu? Vieläkö talven lämpötilaennätyksiä voi rikkoutua?

A skier on the tracks of Oittaa skiing park in Espoo, Finland on Thursday, 4th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature on Thursday was in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -42,5c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Millaisena sää jatkuu? Vieläkö talven lämpötilaennätyksiä voi rikkoutua?

Millaisena sää jatkuu? Vieläkö talven lämpötilaennätyksiä voi rikkoutua?

A skier on the tracks of Oittaa skiing park in Espoo, Finland on Thursday, 4th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature on Thursday was in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -42,5c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Millaisena sää jatkuu? Vieläkö talven lämpötilaennätyksiä voi rikkoutua?

Millaisena sää jatkuu? Vieläkö talven lämpötilaennätyksiä voi rikkoutua?

A skier on the tracks of Oittaa skiing park in Espoo, Finland on Thursday, 4th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature on Thursday was in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -42,5c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Millaisena sää jatkuu? Vieläkö talven lämpötilaennätyksiä voi rikkoutua?

Millaisena sää jatkuu? Vieläkö talven lämpötilaennätyksiä voi rikkoutua?

Skiers on the tracks of Oittaa skiing park in Espoo, Finland on Thursday, 4th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature on Thursday was in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -42,5c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Millaisena sää jatkuu? Vieläkö talven lämpötilaennätyksiä voi rikkoutua?

Millaisena sää jatkuu? Vieläkö talven lämpötilaennätyksiä voi rikkoutua?

Skiers on the tracks of Oittaa skiing park in Espoo, Finland on Thursday, 4th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature on Thursday was in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -42,5c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Millaisena sää jatkuu? Vieläkö talven lämpötilaennätyksiä voi rikkoutua?

Millaisena sää jatkuu? Vieläkö talven lämpötilaennätyksiä voi rikkoutua?

A skier on the tracks of Oittaa skiing park in Espoo, Finland on Thursday, 4th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature on Thursday was in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -42,5c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Millaisena sää jatkuu? Vieläkö talven lämpötilaennätyksiä voi rikkoutua?

Millaisena sää jatkuu? Vieläkö talven lämpötilaennätyksiä voi rikkoutua?

A skier on the tracks of Oittaa skiing park in Espoo, Finland on Thursday, 4th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature on Thursday was in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -42,5c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Frost in Finland

Frost in Finland

Snow and frost by the sea in Southern Helsinki in Finland on Thursday, 4th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature last night was in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -42,1c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Frost in Finland

Frost in Finland

Snow and frost by the sea in Southern Helsinki in Finland on Thursday, 4th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature last night was in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -42,1c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Frost in Finland

Frost in Finland

A warmly-dressed woman with the pet dog by the sea in Southern Helsinki in Finland on Thursday, 4th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature last night was in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -42,1c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Frost in Finland

Frost in Finland

Snow and frost by the sea in Southern Helsinki in Finland on Thursday, 4th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature last night was in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -42,1c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Frost in Finland

Frost in Finland

Snow and frost by the sea in Southern Helsinki in Finland on Thursday, 4th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature last night was in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -42,1c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Frost in Finland

Frost in Finland

A warmly-dressed person with the pet dog by the sea in Southern Helsinki in Finland on Thursday, 4th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature last night was in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -42,1c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Frost in Finland

Frost in Finland

Two swans swim in the sea in Southern Helsinki in Finland on Thursday, 4th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature last night was in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -42,1c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Frost in Finland

Frost in Finland

A warmly-dressed couple with their warmly-dressed pet dog by the sea on a pier in Southern Helsinki in Finland on Thursday, 4th January, 2024. Finland's coldest temperature last night was in Northern Lapland's town of Enontekiö with -42,1c degrees. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cold And Foggy Morning In Srinagar

Cold And Foggy Morning In Srinagar

December 25,2023, Srinagar Kashmir, India : A man cleans his boat on the shores of dal lake during a foggy and cold morning in Srinagar. The local Weather Department has forecasted that prevailing weather conditions to continue untill 31 December in the Himalayan region. The Weather department warns that there will be more decrease in temperatures and foggy weather will continue to engulf the region. Kashmir is currently in between a 40-day harsh winter period, the coldest part of winter that starts from 21 December to 29 January of every year. On December 25,2023, Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cold And Foggy Morning In Srinagar

Cold And Foggy Morning In Srinagar

December 25,2023, Srinagar Kashmir, India : People walk on a jetty on the banks of the Dal lake during a foggy and cold morning in Srinagar. The local Weather Department has forecasted that prevailing weather conditions to continue untill 31 December in the Himalayan region. The Weather department warns that there will be more decrease in temperatures and foggy weather will continue to engulf the region. Kashmir is currently in between a 40-day harsh winter period, the coldest part of winter that starts from 21 December to 29 January of every year. On December 25,2023, Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cold And Foggy Morning In Srinagar

Cold And Foggy Morning In Srinagar

December 25,2023, Srinagar Kashmir, India : Men row their boat on the waters of dal lake during a foggy and cold morning in Srinagar. The local Weather Department has forecasted that prevailing weather conditions to continue untill 31 December in the Himalayan region. The Weather department warns that there will be more decrease in temperatures and foggy weather will continue to engulf the region. Kashmir is currently in between a 40-day harsh winter period, the coldest part of winter that starts from 21 December to 29 January of every year. On December 25,2023, Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cold And Foggy Morning In Srinagar

Cold And Foggy Morning In Srinagar

December 25,2023, Srinagar Kashmir, India : People walk at the Holy Family Catholic Church during a foggy and cold morning in Srinagar. The local Weather Department has forecasted that prevailing weather conditions to continue untill 31 December in the Himalayan region. The Weather department warns that there will be more decrease in temperatures and foggy weather will continue to engulf the region. Kashmir is currently in between a 40-day harsh winter period, the coldest part of winter that starts from 21 December to 29 January of every year. On December 25,2023, Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cold And Foggy Morning In Srinagar

Cold And Foggy Morning In Srinagar

December 25,2023, Srinagar Kashmir, India : A man rows a boat on the waters of dal lake during a foggy and cold morning in Srinagar. The local Weather Department has forecasted that prevailing weather conditions to continue untill 31 December in the Himalayan region. The Weather department warns that there will be more decrease in temperatures and foggy weather will continue to engulf the region. Kashmir is currently in between a 40-day harsh winter period, the coldest part of winter that starts from 21 December to 29 January of every year. On December 25,2023, Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cold And Foggy Morning In Srinagar

Cold And Foggy Morning In Srinagar

December 25,2023, Srinagar Kashmir, India : A man walks along the shores of dal lake during a foggy and cold morning in Srinagar. The local Weather Department has forecasted that prevailing weather conditions to continue untill 31 December in the Himalayan region. The Weather department warns that there will be more decrease in temperatures and foggy weather will continue to engulf the region. Kashmir is currently in between a 40-day harsh winter period, the coldest part of winter that starts from 21 December to 29 January of every year. On December 25,2023, Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM