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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.

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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: Ice Floes Cover NYC Rivers After Snowstorm 2

Ice floes were seen floating on the Hudson and East rivers in New York on Tuesday, January 27, following a winter snowstorm that forced NYC Ferry service to be suspended.

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US: Ice Floes Cover NYC Rivers After Snowstorm 3

Ice floes were seen drifting along the Hudson and East rivers in New York on Tuesday, January 27, following a winter snowstorm that forced the suspension of NYC Ferry service. NYC Ferry service across all routes remained suspended for a second day on Wednesday, January 28, due to floating ice in both the East and Hudson rivers.

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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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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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US: Ice Floes Cover NYC Rivers After Snowstorm

Ice floes were seen floating on the Hudson and East rivers in New York on Tuesday, January 27, following a winter snowstorm that forced NYC Ferry service to be suspended.

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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: 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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China: Perfectly Round Ice Disk Forms Over Barrel Opening in Winter Cold

A man in China’s Sichuan Province discovered a perfectly round, giant ice disk sealing the opening of a large barrel on Tuesday, December 23. The barrel had been left outdoors overnight, causing the surface to freeze into a thick and smooth circular ice sheet.

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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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China: Student Climbs Into Campus Sewer to Rescue Trapped Dog in Hunan

A video from November 20, 2025, in Changde, Hunan, shows a Chinese student climbing into a narrow campus sewer to rescue a dog trapped inside. In freezing weather, the student squeezed into the cramped space while others used flashlights and tools to help guide the dog. After hours of effort, the dog was safely pulled out around 11 p.m., as students cheered and wrapped it in a warm jacket.

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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: Snow Accumulates Across Kansas as Ferrets Enjoy First Snowfall

Ferrets enjoyed the first snow of the season in Perry, Kansas, as snow accumulated across much of the state.

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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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Spain: Freezing Temperatures Hit Spain, Causing Cars to Ice Over

An arctic air mass associated with Storm Claudia moved over Spain on Wednesday, November 19, bringing freezing weather and heavy snowfall. AEMET issued an orange alert for the northern region. Video shows ice forming on a car windshield due to the cold weather.

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China: Man Warms Freezing Kingfisher Back to Flight in Xinjiang

On December 10, 2022, in Xinjiang, northwestern China, a kingfisher was rescued after clinging to a pipe in freezing weather. The filmer warmed it in his hands until it regained strength and flew away, a moment that touched many online.

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US: Clipper System Dumps Inches Of Snow In Northeast, Travel Disruptions Expected

A fast-moving clipper system brought severe weather to parts of New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont late Wednesday night, February 26. According to the National Weather Service, the storm could drop 1 to 3 inches of wet snow, potentially causing transportation disruptions the following morning.

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US: Frozen Fountain At Bryant Park In New York City

A video of the fountain at Bryant Park in New York City, frozen due to the cold weather.

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US: Heavy Snow Buries Midwest As Major Winter Storm Sweeps Across Nation 3

Millions remained under winter weather alerts as a major winter storm swept across much of the U.S., bringing heavy snow and freezing temperatures from the Midwest to the Northeast. This video was filmed on Thursday, February 20, in Aurora, Ohio.

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US: Heavy Snow Buries Midwest As Major Winter Storm Sweeps Across Nation 2

Millions remained under winter weather alerts as a major winter storm swept across much of the U.S., bringing heavy snow and freezing temperatures from the Midwest to the Northeast. This video was filmed on Thursday, February 20, in Cleveland, Ohio.

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US: Heavy Snow Buries Midwest As Major Winter Storm Sweeps Across Nation

Millions remained under winter weather alerts as a major winter storm swept across much of the U.S., bringing heavy snow and freezing temperatures from the Midwest to the Northeast. This video was filmed on Thursday, February 20, in Aurora, Ohio.

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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: Heavy Snow Blankets Northeast As Major Winter Storm Sweeps Across Nation

Millions remained under winter weather alerts as a major winter storm swept across much of the U.S., bringing heavy snow and freezing temperatures to the Northeast. This video was filmed on Thursday, February 20, in Rochester, New York.

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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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Canada: Winter Storm Hits Large Parts Of Southern Ontario, Bringing Heavy Snowfall 8

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to much of southern Ontario on Wednesday, February 12.

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Canada: Winter Storm Hits Large Parts Of Southern Ontario, Bringing Heavy Snowfall 7

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to much of southern Ontario on Wednesday, February 12.

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Canada: Winter Storm Hits Large Parts Of Southern Ontario, Bringing Heavy Snowfall 9

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to much of southern Ontario on Wednesday, February 12.

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Canada: Winter Storm Hits Large Parts Of Southern Ontario, Bringing Heavy Snowfall 6

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to much of southern Ontario on Wednesday, February 12.

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Canada: Winter Storm Hits Large Parts Of Southern Ontario, Bringing Heavy Snowfall 5

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to much of southern Ontario on Wednesday, February 12. Travel disruptions and road closures were expected on Thursday, February 13, while several schools announced they would be closed.

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Canada: Winter Storm Hits Large Parts Of Southern Ontario, Bringing Heavy Snowfall 4

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to much of southern Ontario on Wednesday, February 12.

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Canada: Winter Storm Hits Large Parts Of Southern Ontario, Bringing Heavy Snowfall 3

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to much of southern Ontario on Wednesday, February 12.

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Canada: Winter Storm Hits Large Parts Of Southern Ontario, Bringing Heavy Snowfall

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to much of southern Ontario on Wednesday, February 12.

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Canada: Winter Storm Hits Large Parts Of Southern Ontario, Bringing Heavy Snowfall 2

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to much of southern Ontario on Wednesday, February 12.

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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.