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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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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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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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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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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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Spain: Snow, Fog and Freezing Temps Hit Sierra de Madrid

Snowfall continued across the Sierra de Madrid on Wednesday, December 3, with Aemet maintaining a yellow alert for up to 5 cm of snow above 1,100 meters. Cloudy skies, fog, and light morning showers were reported, while temperatures stayed near freezing in higher areas.

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US: Lightning Captured During Freezing Rain In Oklahoma Early Morning 3

Videos shared on social media captured lightning during the freezing rain in Oklahoma early on Wednesday, February 12. Oklahoma experienced freezing rain, snow, and ice on Tuesday evening, continuing into Wednesday morning. A weather advisory has been issued due to the extreme cold temperatures and the potential for heavy snow and ice.

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US: Lightning Captured During Freezing Rain In Oklahoma Early Morning 4

Videos shared on social media captured lightning and thunder during the freezing rain in Oklahoma early on Wednesday, February 12. Oklahoma experienced freezing rain, snow, and ice on Tuesday evening, continuing into Wednesday morning. A weather advisory has been issued due to the extreme cold temperatures and the potential for heavy snow and ice.

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US: Lightning Captured During Freezing Rain In Oklahoma Early Morning 2

Videos shared on social media captured lightning during the freezing rain in Oklahoma early on Wednesday, February 12. Oklahoma experienced freezing rain, snow, and ice on Tuesday evening, continuing into Wednesday morning. A weather advisory has been issued due to the extreme cold temperatures and the potential for heavy snow and ice.

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US: Lightning Captured During Freezing Rain In Oklahoma Early Morning

Videos shared on social media captured lightning during the freezing rain in Oklahoma early on Wednesday, February 12. Oklahoma experienced freezing rain, snow, and ice on Tuesday evening, continuing into Wednesday morning. A weather advisory has been issued due to the extreme cold temperatures and the potential for heavy snow and ice.

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CHINA-HUNAN-LOW TEMPERATURE-RESPONSE (CN)

(240205) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Feb. 5, 2024 shows staff members spreading salt to melt ice on a road in Taojiang County of Yiyang, central China's Hunan Province. The Ministry of Emergency Management has upgraded the emergency response for disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions in central China's Hunan Province from level-IV to level-III on Sunday. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

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CHINA-HUNAN-LOW TEMPERATURE-RESPONSE (CN)

(240205) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Volunteers use carts to deliver vegetables to community residents in Taoyuan County of Changde, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 5, 2024. The Ministry of Emergency Management has upgraded the emergency response for disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions in central China's Hunan Province from level-IV to level-III on Sunday. (Photo by Huang Qun/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HUNAN-LOW TEMPERATURE-RESPONSE (CN)

(240205) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 5, 2024 shows staff members removing ice on a road in Taojiang County of Yiyang, central China's Hunan Province. The Ministry of Emergency Management has upgraded the emergency response for disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions in central China's Hunan Province from level-IV to level-III on Sunday. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

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CHINA-HUNAN-LOW TEMPERATURE-RESPONSE (CN)

(240205) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members remove ice and fallen branches from a road in Tandu Township of Linxiang, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 5, 2024. The Ministry of Emergency Management has upgraded the emergency response for disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions in central China's Hunan Province from level-IV to level-III on Sunday. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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CHINA-HUNAN-LOW TEMPERATURE-RESPONSE (CN)

(240205) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 5, 2024 shows a staff member removing ice and fallen branches from a road in Tandu Township of Linxiang, central China's Hunan Province. The Ministry of Emergency Management has upgraded the emergency response for disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions in central China's Hunan Province from level-IV to level-III on Sunday. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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CHINA-HUNAN-LOW TEMPERATURE-RESPONSE (CN)

(240205) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Feb. 5, 2024 shows a staff member removing ice from the cable in Tandu Township of Linxiang, central China's Hunan Province. The Ministry of Emergency Management has upgraded the emergency response for disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions in central China's Hunan Province from level-IV to level-III on Sunday. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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