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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: Snow and Ice Trigger Winter Weather Advisories Across Northeast

A round of snow and ice swept through the Northeast from Tuesday, March 3, into Wednesday, March 4, prompting winter weather advisories across the region. This video shows snow falling in Cambridge, Massachusetts on March 3.

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China: Mother and Daughter Rescued After Falling Into Icy Kanas River in Xinjiang

On February 10, 2026, in Xinjiang, northwestern China, a video described a mother and daughter who fell into the Kanas River while traveling in Xinjiang. The river water contained unmelted snow and felt extremely cold. According to the description, the pair accidentally slipped into the water during their outing. The icy conditions made the situation dangerous and difficult. A group of nearby people quickly stepped in to help. With coordinated effort, the rescuers pulled both individuals out of the river and brought them to safety.

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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.

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China: Soap Bubbles Freeze Instantly in Minus 27°C Cold

On January 21, 2026, in Jilin, northeastern China, a video showed extremely cold outdoor conditions with temperatures reaching minus 27 degrees Celsius. A young boy was seen blowing soap bubbles into the air. As the bubbles floated and landed on a nearby table, they quickly froze into crystal-like bubbles. Their surfaces reflected colorful light, creating a sparkling appearance. When the frozen bubbles eventually broke, they turned into soft white fragments instead of liquid. The unusual effect could only be observed under severe winter conditions.

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US: Sidewalk Turns Icy in Nicholasville, Kentucky

On January 28, 2026, in Nicholasville, Kentucky, a video showed a sidewalk covered in ice, making it extremely slippery. The icy surface formed after freezing temperatures affected Kentucky and surrounding areas, creating slick conditions on roads and walkways.

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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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US: Severe Winter Storm Slams Nashville With Snow and Ice

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 to the Nashville area. The storm created severe weather conditions across the region and caused widespread impacts.

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China: Winter Rescue After Car Falls Into Frozen Water in Shandong

On January 21, 2026, in Shandong, located in eastern China, a video recorded a car that had fallen into icy water surrounded by floating ice. The temperature was visibly cold, and the water surface was partially frozen. A rescuer from the Zheng’an rescue team jumped directly into the freezing water to reach the trapped person. Another team member broke the ice from above to assist. Despite the harsh conditions, the rescuers worked quickly to save the driver. The scene highlighted an urgent winter rescue effort.

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US: Winter Storm Creates Rare Snow Rollers in New York Suburb

Dozens of rare “snow rollers” appeared overnight in the Rochester suburb of Chili, New York, after a winter storm brought strong winds and fresh snow. The unusual snow formations develop only under specific conditions, when wind, moisture and temperature combine to allow snow to roll and grow naturally.

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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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Canada: Blizzard Conditions in Ontario as Winter Storms Continue 2

Dangerous snow squalls and sub-zero temperatures continued to lash Ontario and Quebec on Tuesday, December 30, after high winds and freezing rain left tens of thousands without power a day earlier. Environment Canada issued widespread weather warnings from eastern Ontario to the Atlantic region, as blowing snow caused hazardous road conditions and travel delays.

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Canada: Blizzard Conditions in Ontario as Winter Storms Continue

Dangerous snow squalls and sub-zero temperatures continued to lash Ontario and Quebec on Tuesday, December 30, after high winds and freezing rain left tens of thousands without power a day earlier. Environment Canada issued widespread weather warnings from eastern Ontario to the Atlantic region, as blowing snow caused hazardous road conditions and travel delays

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US: New Jersey Declares State of Emergency Amid Severe Winter Storm

A powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. New Jersey has declared a State of Emergency due to a severe winter storm causing dangerous weather conditions, including heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

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China: Vehicles Stranded in Xinjiang Amid Heavy Snow and Strong Winds

On December 12, 2025, heavy snow and strong winds left several vehicles stranded on icy roads in Xinjiang, China, after which rescue teams worked overnight to clear the area.

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US: Roads Become Hazardous After Morning Snow Hits Across Kentucky

Early Monday morning, December 8, Kentucky roads became hazardous due to a mixture of snow and freezing rain. A Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded slightly westward and remains in effect until 1 PM, covering areas northeast of a line from Harlan to Estill County, including the I-64 and Mountain Parkway corridors. Motorists should expect slick conditions ahead of another winter system expected later this week.

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US: Cold Front Sweeps Through Illinois, Causing Travel Disruptions

A cold front rolled through Illinois on Wednesday, December 3, bringing heavy snow, causing travel issues that included a ground stop for over an hour at Chicago's O'Hare Airport.

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US: Fast-Moving Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow to Iowa

A fast-moving winter storm delivered heavy snow and dangerous travel conditions to Iowa, prompting a Winter Storm Warning for most of the state on Saturday, December 6. The storm system affected the Midwest region, putting approximately 20 million people under winter weather alerts.

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US: Virginia Blanketed In Snow As Winter Storm Moves Through State 3

Much of Virginia was blanketed in snow as a winter storm moved through the state on Wednesday, February 19 and Thursday, February 20. This video shows snow-covered Ocean View Avenue in Norfolk.

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US: Virginia Blanketed In Snow As Winter Storm Moves Through State 4

Much of Virginia was blanketed in snow as a winter storm moved through the state on Wednesday, February 19 and Thursday, February 20.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Snow Across Kentucky

Snow fell across Kentucky from Tuesday night, February 18, into Wednesday morning, February 19, as a winter storm moved through the state. This video was shot in Auburn, southern Kentucky on Tuesday night.

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US: Snow-Covered Beach Scene Captured In Norfolk, Virginia

Much of Virginia was blanketed in snow on Wednesday, February 19 as a winter storm moved through the state. This video shows snow-covered Willoughby Beach in Norfolk as the filmer walked along the shore.

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US: Snow-Covered Beach Scene Captured In Norfolk, Virginia 2

Much of Virginia was blanketed in snow on Wednesday, February 19 as a winter storm moved through the state. This video shows snow-covered Willoughby Beach in Norfolk as the filmer walked along the shore.

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US: Snow-Covered Beach Scene Captured In Norfolk, Virginia 3

Much of Virginia was blanketed in snow on Wednesday, February 19 as a winter storm moved through the state. This video shows snow-covered Willoughby Beach in Norfolk as the filmer walked along the shore.

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US: Virginia Blanketed In Snow As Winter Storm Moves Through State 2

Much of Virginia was blanketed in snow as a winter storm moved through the state on Wednesday, February 19 and Thursday, February 20. This video shows the heavy snowfall in Chesapeake on Thursday.

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US: Virginia Blanketed In Snow As Winter Storm Moves Through State

Much of Virginia was blanketed in snow on Wednesday, February 19 as a winter storm moved through the state.

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US: Historic Winter Storm Blankets South With Record-Breaking Snow 3

A major winter storm hit the US Gulf Coast, dumping record-breaking snowfall. The storm impacted areas from the Texas Gulf Coast to the Atlantic coast of the Carolinas, causing road closures and travel disruptions. Several fatalities were reported across the South in connection to the winter storm.

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US: Historic Winter Storm Blankets South With Record-Breaking Snow 2

A major winter storm hit the US Gulf Coast, dumping record-breaking snowfall. The storm impacted areas from the Texas Gulf Coast to the Atlantic coast of the Carolinas, causing road closures and travel disruptions. Several fatalities were reported across the South in connection to the winter storm. This video, filmed on Tuesday, January 21, shows heavy snowfall in Pace, western Florida.

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US: Southerners Embrace Rare Snow, Making Most Of Winter Storm 3

A major winter storm hit the US Gulf Coast on Tuesday, January 21, dumping record-breaking snowfall. The storm impacted areas from the Texas Gulf Coast to the Atlantic coast of the Carolinas, causing road closures and travel disruptions. However, many took advantage of this rare scene and had fun in the snow.

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US: Southerners Embrace Rare Snow, Making Most Of Winter Storm 4

A major winter storm hit the US Gulf Coast on Tuesday, January 21, dumping record-breaking snowfall. The storm impacted areas from the Texas Gulf Coast to the Atlantic coast of the Carolinas, causing road closures and travel disruptions. However, many took advantage of this rare scene and had fun in the snow.

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US: Southerners Embrace Rare Snow, Making Most Of Winter Storm

A major winter storm hit the US Gulf Coast on Tuesday, January 21, dumping record-breaking snowfall. The storm impacted areas from the Texas Gulf Coast to the Atlantic coast of the Carolinas, causing road closures and travel disruptions. However, many took advantage of this rare scene and had fun in the snow.

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US: Southerners Embrace Rare Snow, Making Most Of Winter Storm 2

A major winter storm hit the US Gulf Coast on Tuesday, January 21, dumping record-breaking snowfall. The storm impacted areas from the Texas Gulf Coast to the Atlantic coast of the Carolinas, causing road closures and travel disruptions. However, many took advantage of this rare scene and had fun in the snow.

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US: Rare Winter Storm Hits South, Bringing Heavy Snow, Sleet, And Ice 13

A major winter storm brought frigid temperatures to the South on Monday, January 20, prompting closures of roads, schools, and airports. At least eleven deaths were reported as of Thursday morning.

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US: Historic Winter Storm Blankets South With Record-Breaking Snow

A major winter storm hit the US Gulf Coast on Tuesday, January 21, dumping record-breaking snowfall. The storm impacted areas from the Texas Gulf Coast to the Atlantic coast of the Carolinas, causing road closures and travel disruptions. As of this writing, the winter storm has been blamed for at least 11 deaths.

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US: Rare Winter Storm Hits South, Bringing Heavy Snow, Sleet, And Ice 12

A major winter storm brought frigid temperatures to the South on Monday, January 20, prompting closures of roads, schools, and airports. At least four deaths were reported as of Tuesday.

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US: Rare Winter Storm Hits South, Bringing Heavy Snow, Sleet, And Ice 10

A major winter storm brought frigid temperatures to the South on Monday, January 20, prompting closures of roads, schools, and airports. At least four deaths were reported as of Tuesday.

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US: Rare Winter Storm Hits South, Bringing Heavy Snow, Sleet, And Ice 11

A major winter storm brought frigid temperatures to the South on Monday, January 20, prompting closures of roads, schools, and airports. At least four deaths were reported as of Tuesday.

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US: Rare Winter Storm Hits South, Bringing Heavy Snow, Sleet, And Ice 9

A major winter storm brought frigid temperatures to the South on Monday, January 20, prompting closures of roads, schools, and airports. At least three deaths were reported in Texas and Georgia as of Tuesday.

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US: Rare Winter Storm Hits South, Bringing Heavy Snow, Sleet, And Ice 8

A major winter storm brought frigid temperatures to the South on Monday, January 20, prompting closures of roads, schools, and airports, and leaving at least three dead in Texas and Georgia.

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US: Rare Winter Storm Hits South, Bringing Heavy Snow, Sleet, And Ice 7

A major winter storm brought frigid temperatures to the South on Monday, January 20, prompting closures of roads, schools, and airports, and leaving at least three dead in Texas and Georgia.

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US: Rare Winter Storm Hits South, Bringing Heavy Snow, Sleet, And Ice 5

A major winter storm brought frigid temperatures to the South on Monday, January 20, prompting closures of roads, schools, and airports, and leaving at least three dead in Texas and Georgia.

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US: Rare Winter Storm Hits South, Bringing Heavy Snow, Sleet, And Ice 6

A major winter storm brought frigid temperatures to the South on Monday, January 20, prompting closures of roads, schools, and airports, and leaving at least three dead in Texas and Georgia.

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US: Rare Winter Storm Hits South, Bringing Heavy Snow, Sleet, And Ice 4

A major winter storm brought frigid temperatures to the South on Monday, January 20, prompting closures of roads, schools, and airports. The wintry weather is expected to cause significant travel disruptions and power outages across the region. Sleet and snow began falling across southeast Texas late Monday.

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US: Rare Winter Storm Hits South, Bringing Heavy Snow, Sleet, And Ice 3

A major winter storm brought frigid temperatures to the South on Monday, January 20, prompting closures of roads, schools, and airports. The wintry weather is expected to cause significant travel disruptions and power outages across the region. Sleet and snow began falling across southeast Texas late Monday.

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US: Rare Winter Storm Hits South, Bringing Heavy Snow, Sleet, And Ice 2

A major winter storm brought frigid temperatures to the South on Monday, January 20, prompting closures of roads, schools, and airports. The wintry weather is expected to cause significant travel disruptions and power outages across the region. Sleet and snow began falling across southeast Texas late Monday.

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China: Blizzard Strikes Yantai, Streets Covered In Thick Snow

A severe snowstorm struck Yantai, a coastal city in Shandong Province, on Wednesday, January 8, blanketing cars and roads with thick snow and significantly reducing visibility. The blizzard-like conditions created near-whiteout scenarios, making navigation extremely difficult for vehicles.

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US: Rare Winter Storm Hits South, Bringing Heavy Snow, Sleet, And Ice

A major winter storm brought frigid temperatures to the South on Monday, January 20, prompting closures of roads, schools, and airports. The wintry weather is expected to cause significant travel disruptions and power outages across the region. Sleet and snow began falling across southeast Texas late Monday.

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Canada: Heavy Snowfall Causes Poor Visibility On Highway In Central Ontario

Heavy snowfall battered parts of Ontario on Monday, January 13, prompting snow squall warnings. This video shows Highway 11 in Sundridge, central Ontario, with reduced visibility.

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US: Winter Storm Hits Southern States Prompting School Closures, Flight Disruptions 5

Winter storms hit southern states on Thursday, January 9, prompting school closures and flight disruptions across the region. States of emergency were declared in North Carolina and Georgia.

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US: Winter Storm Hits Southern States Prompting School Closures, Flight Disruptions 6

Winter storms hit southern states on Thursday, January 9, prompting school closures and flight disruptions across the region. States of emergency were declared in North Carolina and Georgia.