US: Arctic Air Mass Brings Significant Lake-Effect Snow to Michigan

An Arctic air mass moved into Michigan on Wednesday, January 28, and lingered over the region, creating significant lake-effect snow. The freezing surge brought heavy snowfall across various parts of the state.

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.

China: Dog Pulled to Safety After Falling Into Freezing Lake in Lanzhou

A video from December 13, 2025, in Lanzhou, Gansu, shows a man rescuing a dog trapped in a freezing lake. The dog struggled in the icy water as the man repeatedly threw a lifebuoy from the shore, adjusting his aim each time. The rescue ended successfully when the dog grabbed the lifebuoy and was pulled safely onto land, shaken but alive.

China: Dramatic Ice Rescue Saves Man from Freezing Lake in Liaoning

A video from December 7, 2025, in Fushun, Liaoning, shows residents rescuing a young man who fell through thin ice into freezing water. One man carefully crawled across the ice to pass him a rope, and with help from others, they pulled him to safety as onlookers watched anxiously.

Frozen lake in northern Japan

Frozen lake in northern Japan

Bubbles captured in ice are seen at man-made Lake Nukabira in Kamishihoro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 15, 2025. The ice bubbles are caused by methane gas in the lake rising to the surface and freezing.

Frozen lake in northern Japan

Frozen lake in northern Japan

Bubbles captured in ice are seen at man-made Lake Nukabira in Kamishihoro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 15, 2025. The ice bubbles are caused by methane gas in the lake rising to the surface and freezing.

Frozen lake in northern Japan

Frozen lake in northern Japan

Bubbles captured in ice are seen at man-made Lake Nukabira in Kamishihoro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 15, 2025. The ice bubbles are caused by methane gas in the lake rising to the surface and freezing.

US: Winter Storm Batters Central States, State Of Emergency Declared 3

A major winter storm swept across the U.S. on Sunday, January 5, bringing heavy snow, ice, strong winds, and plunging temperatures. States of emergency have been declared in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri.

UK: Heavy Snow And Freezing Conditions Sweep Across The Country, Weather Warnings Issued

Heavy snow and freezing conditions swept across the UK on Saturday, January 4, prompting weather warnings for snow and ice over the weekend. The severe weather caused significant travel disruptions, including flight delays and diversions at Bristol Airport, as well as collisions on highways. Amber weather warnings remained in place for northern England and Wales on Sunday.

US: Storm Dumps Heavy Snow In Great Lakes Region

Another round of heavy lake-effect snow moved through the Midwest and Northeast on Thursday, December 5, triggering weather warnings that affected millions of people across the region. A blizzard warning was also issued for Erie County, Pennsylvania.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Over Thanksgiving Weekend Triggers State Of Emergency In New York

Lake-effect snow buried northern parts of the U.S. over the Thanksgiving weekend, bringing below-freezing temperatures. Several inches of snow fell in western and northern New York, prompting a state of emergency to be declared in several counties.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Prompts State Of Emergency Declarations In Northeast Ohio

Lake-effect snow buried northern parts of the U.S. over the weekend, bringing below-freezing temperatures. Much of Ohio experienced several inches of snowfall, leading to snow warnings across the region. Following a severe winter storm on Sunday, December 1, a state of emergency was declared in several northeastern counties.

Int'l winter swimming competition held in NE China's Dunhua

STORY: Int'l winter swimming competition held in NE China's Dunhua SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 11, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: YANBIAN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the winter swimming competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian & Chinese): Russian swimmer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Chinese swimmer 4. various of the winter swimming competition STORYLINE: Despite the freezing weather in Dunhua, northeast China's Jilin Province, winter swimmers from around the world dove into the icy Bohai Lake on Thursday in a winter swimming competition. The competition attracted more than 700 athletes, ranging from 9 to 78 years old, from 35 countries and regions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian & Chinese): Russian swimmer "The water quality is excellent. And I am very pleased to have been invited to this competition. Thank you." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Chinese swimmer "Being able to participate in this event is inspiring. The organizers show great care for the athletes." After intense competitio

XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-CHINA NEWS

XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-CHINA NEWS

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Laqini Bayika's sister kisses a photo of her brother in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 4, 2023. One day in January 2021, border patrolman Laqini Bayika happened to see a boy fall through the ice on a frozen lake in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The man ran to the boy and saved him from drowning, yet tragically was claimed by the freezing water in the process. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

#CHINA-LOW TEMPERATURES-COUNTERMEASURES (CN)

#CHINA-LOW TEMPERATURES-COUNTERMEASURES (CN)

(231223) -- BEIJING, Dec. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Police officers clean snow on a road near the swan lake in Rongcheng, east China's Shandong Province, Dec. 22, 2023. Countermeasures have been taken to prevent or alleviate impacts inflicted by extensive snowfall and other freezing conditions. (Photo by Li Xinjun/Xinhua)

Aerial view of China's largest inland saltwater lake in winter

STORY: Aerial view of China's largest inland saltwater lake in winter DATELINE: Dec. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: XINING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of winter views of China's Qinghai Lake STORYLINE: As the temperature drops sharply, Qinghai Lake, China's largest inland saltwater lake, enters a freezing period. Qinghai Lake, located in northwest China's Qinghai Province, is an important ecological barrier in northern China and a key stopover site for migrant birds. It is also a natural barrier for controlling the eastward spread of desertification. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Xining, China. (XHTV)

Magnificent winter view of China's Qinghai Lake

STORY: Magnificent winter view of China's Qinghai Lake DATELINE: Dec. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: XINING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Qinghai Lake STORYLINE: With ice freezing on the surface, Qinghai Lake in northwest China has entered its frozen period. Qinghai Lake is located in the northeastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It's China's largest inland saltwater lake, with an area of 4,625.6 square km in 2021. It is an important ecological barrier in northern China and a key stopover site for migrant birds. It usually goes into a "frozen period" in mid-December and completely melts in mid-April. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Xining, China. (XHTV)

Frozen lake in northern Japan

Frozen lake in northern Japan

Bubbles captured in ice are seen at man-made Lake Nukabira in Kamishihoro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 9, 2022. The ice bubbles are caused by methane gas in the lake rising to the surface and freezing.

Frozen lake in northern Japan

Frozen lake in northern Japan

Bubbles captured in ice are seen at man-made Lake Nukabira in Kamishihoro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 9, 2022. The ice bubbles are caused by methane gas in the lake rising to the surface and freezing.

Frozen lake in northern Japan

Frozen lake in northern Japan

Bubbles captured in ice are seen at man-made Lake Nukabira in Kamishihoro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 9, 2022. The ice bubbles are caused by methane gas in the lake rising to the surface and freezing.

Frozen lake in northern Japan

Frozen lake in northern Japan

Bubbles captured in ice are seen at man-made Lake Nukabira in Kamishihoro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2019. The ice bubbles are caused by methane gas in the lake rising to the lake surface and freezing. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Frozen lake in northern Japan

Frozen lake in northern Japan

Bubbles captured in ice are seen at man-made Lake Nukabira in Kamishihoro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2019. The ice bubbles are caused by methane gas in the lake rising to the lake surface and freezing. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo