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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: 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.

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US: Man Dives Into Deep Snow After Record Snowfall in North Carolina

North Carolina saw record-setting snowfall, with some areas reporting more than 20 inches of accumulation, as a weekend winter storm brought extreme cold to the U.S. Southeast.

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China: Car Wash Gone Wrong as Extreme Cold Coats Vehicle in Ice

On January 19, 2026, in Shenyang, Liaoning, a video showed a man attempting to wash his car in temperatures near −30°C, only for the water to freeze instantly. Ice quickly coated the vehicle’s body, windows, and mirrors, turning it into what viewers called a “frozen candy car.” The video ended with the car fully covered in ice, as the owner laughed at the irony that the wash had made it even messier once it thawed.

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China: Watch Tap Water Freeze Instantly in Bitter Cold

On January 22, 2026, in Donghai County, Jiangsu, a video showed a blogger pouring water from a kettle into the open air, where it froze almost instantly. The footage highlighted the severe cold as the stream quickly turned into solid ice on contact.

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US: Boston Buried by Snow as Historic Winter Storm Brings Extreme Cold

From January 24 to 26, 2026, a large-scale winter storm developed across the southern to northeastern United States, bringing heavy snow and freezing rain. The storm created severe weather conditions across the region and caused widespread impacts.

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China: Man Braves Freezing Lake to Rescue Dog Trapped in Ice

A man in Beijing risked his life to rescue a stray dog that had fallen through thin ice into a freezing lake on January 18. Braving the extreme cold, he used his bare hands and body to break a path through the ice, successfully guiding the animal to safety.

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China: Restaurant Instantly Fills With Thick Fog as Window Opens in Extreme Cold

Diners at a hot pot restaurant in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, witnessed a room instantly fill with thick fog after a window was opened on January 1. With a temperature difference of nearly 60 degrees, the freezing air rushed inside and reacted with the indoor heat, creating a special-effects-like, mist-filled scene.

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China: Soap Bubbles Freeze Within Seconds in Extreme Cold

A Chinese blogger captured soap bubbles freezing almost instantly in minus 15°C temperatures on December 26, 2025, in Mohe, Heilongjiang.

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US: Blowing Snow and Gusty Winds Sweep Iowa

Strong gusts caused blowing snow and low visibility in Iowa on Wednesday, January 21. The National Weather Service has issued extreme cold warnings for most of the state until Friday.

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US: Panic Buying as People Rush to Stock Up Ahead of Winter Storm 2

As a potentially historic winter storm dubbed “Fern” approaches the United States, residents from Texas to the Northeast are stockpiling essential goods. Fears of being trapped indoors by heavy snow, ice and extreme cold have triggered widespread panic buying, leaving grocery store shelves bare across many areas. This video was shot at Walmart in Nicholasville, Kentucky.

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US: Panic Buying as People Rush to Stock Up Ahead of Winter Storm

As a potentially historic winter storm dubbed “Fern” approaches the United States, residents from Texas to the Northeast are stockpiling essential goods. Fears of being trapped indoors by heavy snow, ice and extreme cold have triggered widespread panic buying, leaving grocery store shelves bare across many areas.

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US: Extreme Cold Watch in Effect in Iowa as Strong Gusts Create Dangerous Conditions

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Iowa, warning of high winds, snow, and an extended period of low temperatures. A wind advisory remained in effect until 11 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, for several counties. In northern and northeastern Iowa, strong gusts caused blowing snow and reduced visibility, potentially triggering blizzard conditions.

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Extreme Cold Running in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 26, 2025 - A runner with white frost on his eyebrows and eyelashes runs in a park at temperatures as low as -26 ¡æ in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China on the morning of December 26, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Running in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 26, 2025 - A runner with white frost on his eyebrows and eyelashes runs in a park at temperatures as low as -26 ¡æ in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China on the morning of December 26, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Running in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 26, 2025 - A runner with white frost on his eyebrows and eyelashes runs in a park at temperatures as low as -26 ¡æ in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China on the morning of December 26, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Running in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 26, 2025 - A runner with white frost on his eyebrows and eyelashes runs in a park at temperatures as low as -26 ¡æ in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China on the morning of December 26, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Running in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 26, 2025 - A runner with white frost on his eyebrows and eyelashes runs in a park at temperatures as low as -26 ¡æ in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China on the morning of December 26, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Running in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 26, 2025 - A runner with white frost on his eyebrows and eyelashes runs in a park at temperatures as low as -26 ¡æ in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China on the morning of December 26, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Running in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 26, 2025 - A runner with white frost on his eyebrows and eyelashes runs in a park at temperatures as low as -26 ¡æ in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China on the morning of December 26, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Running in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 26, 2025 - A runner with white frost on his eyebrows and eyelashes runs in a park at temperatures as low as -26 ¡æ in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China on the morning of December 26, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Running in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 26, 2025 - A runner with white frost on his eyebrows and eyelashes runs in a park at temperatures as low as -26 ¡æ in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China on the morning of December 26, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Running in Shenyang

SHENYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 26, 2025 - A runner with white frost on his eyebrows and eyelashes runs in a park at temperatures as low as -26 ¡æ in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China on the morning of December 26, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists dressed in professional cold resistant clothing float in the minus 40 degrees Celsius glacier of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River preparing to experience "ice floating" in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists dressed in professional cold resistant clothing float in the minus 40 degrees Celsius glacier of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River preparing to experience "ice floating" in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extreme Cold Ice Floating

ERGUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Tourists wearing professional cold resistant clothing float in the ice of the Erguna section of the Jirbugan River, experiencing "ice floating" at minus 40 degrees Celsius in Ergun City, Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China on December 24, 2025.

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Extremely Cold Weather Hit Mohe

MOHE, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - A tourist is playing in extremely cold weather in Mohe City, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 15, 2025. Mohe City, located in the northernmost part of China, is experiencing extreme ice and fog weather, with the lowest temperature reaching minus 40 degrees Celsius on that day.

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Extremely Cold Weather Hit Mohe

MOHE, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - Snow carvers carve snow sculptures in extremely cold weather in Mohe City, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 15, 2025. Mohe City, located in the northernmost part of China, is experiencing extreme ice and fog weather, with the lowest temperature reaching minus 40 degrees Celsius on that day.

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Extremely Cold Weather Hit Mohe

MOHE, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - A sanitation worker clears snow on roads in extremely cold weather in Mohe City, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 15, 2025. Mohe City, located in the northernmost part of China, is experiencing extreme ice and fog weather, with the lowest temperature reaching minus 40 degrees Celsius on that day.

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Extremely Cold Weather Hit Mohe

MOHE, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - Snow carvers carve snow sculptures in extremely cold weather in Mohe City, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 15, 2025. Mohe City, located in the northernmost part of China, is experiencing extreme ice and fog weather, with the lowest temperature reaching minus 40 degrees Celsius on that day.

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Extremely Cold Weather Hit Mohe

MOHE, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - A sanitation worker clears snow on roads in extremely cold weather in Mohe City, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 15, 2025. Mohe City, located in the northernmost part of China, is experiencing extreme ice and fog weather, with the lowest temperature reaching minus 40 degrees Celsius on that day.

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Extremely Cold Weather Hit Mohe

MOHE, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - Snow carvers carve snow sculptures in extremely cold weather in Mohe City, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 15, 2025. Mohe City, located in the northernmost part of China, is experiencing extreme ice and fog weather, with the lowest temperature reaching minus 40 degrees Celsius on that day.

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Extremely Cold Weather Hit Mohe

MOHE, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - Sanitation workers clear snow on roads in extremely cold weather in Mohe City, Heilongjiang Province, China on December 15, 2025. Mohe City, located in the northernmost part of China, is experiencing extreme ice and fog weather, with the lowest temperature reaching minus 40 degrees Celsius on that day.

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China: Man Survives Night Trapped in Narrow Ice Crevasse in Chengdu

On November 18, 2025, in Chengdu, Sichuan, the video captured the man struggling to pull himself out of a narrow ice crack after an entire night of being stuck inside. The morning light revealed the jagged walls around him as he pushed through the cold and fatigue, inching closer to the surface until he finally managed to escape. He was later taken to a hospital, where doctors confirmed that he had survived the ordeal and was receiving treatment while working toward recovery.

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Illustration - Snow in Paris

Illustration - The first snowflakes fall on Paris in a cycle of extreme cold, on November 23, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Snow in Paris

Illustration - The first snowflakes fall on Paris in a cycle of extreme cold, on November 23, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Snow in Paris

Illustration - The first snowflakes fall on Paris in a cycle of extreme cold, on November 23, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Snow in Paris

Illustration - The first snowflakes fall on Paris in a cycle of extreme cold, on November 23, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM