US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 6

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 7

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 5

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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.

US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 4

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 3

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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

US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 2

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

Canada: Near-Zero Visibility as Blizzard Hits Southern Manitoba

A fast-moving winter storm brought blizzard conditions to southern Manitoba, with winds up to 90 km/h and heavy blowing snow forcing highway and school closures, stranding drivers, and disrupting flights and essential services on Thursday, December 18. RCMP strongly discouraged travel as near-zero visibility led to multiple crashes and vehicles stuck on rural roads, while snowfall totals ranged from 8 cm in Winnipeg to nearly 19 cm in some areas. Conditions were further complicated by power outages and widespread delays as the storm swept across the Prairies.

Canada: Lake-Effect Snow Prompts Snow Squall Warning in Southern Ontario

A powerful snow squall warning is in effect across Ontario as a high-impact event moves in on Thursday, November 27. Environment Canada expects dangerous conditions, treacherous roads, near-zero visibility, and 30 to 50 centimeters of snow through Saturday, November 29.

China: Typhoon Tapah Slams Into Guangdong With Fierce Winds and Torrential Rain

A powerful Typhoon Tapah battered Guangdong, China, on September 7–8, 2025, bringing fierce winds and torrential rain. The footage show trees whipping and visibility near zero as the storm made landfall in Haiyan Town, Taishan, on September 8. According to the China Meteorological Administration, Tapah packed sustained winds of 30 m/s (force 11) with a central pressure of 978 hPa, moving northwest at 20–25 km/h.

China: Yellow Haze Engulfs Xinjiang City During Sandstorm

On March 26, 2025, in Hetian, located in northwestern China’s Xinjiang province, a video captured a powerful sandstorm blanketing the city in a dense yellow haze. Shot from a high-rise building at 6:58 p.m., the footage shows near-zero visibility. The storm was so intense that the roads, cars, and surroundings were barely distinguishable. Vehicles driving with headlights on could be seen struggling through the dust, with visibility reduced to less than five meters. The entire city appeared to be engulfed in a scene resembling the end of the world. Chinese netizens were shocked by the apocalyptic atmosphere.

Canada: Dense Fog Alert Issued for Southern Ontario, Hazardous Travel Expected

A dense fog alert was issued for Thursday, April 3, with visibility potentially near zero, causing hazardous travel conditions.

US: Amarillo Declares Disaster as Dust Storms Cause Widespread Damage in Texas

Destructive high winds swept across Texas on Friday, March 14, blowing massive dust. In Amarillo, the dust reduced visibility to near zero and caused multiple crashes, including overturned tractor-trailers, prompting Amarillo Mayor Cole Stanley to declare a state of disaster.

US: Dust Storms Blanket Texas as Severe Weather Hits Southern Plains

Powerful storms bringing strong winds swept through the southern Plains on Tuesday, March 4, whipping up dust storms in Texas, causing near-zero visibility and road closures.

Heavy Snowfall in Canada

Heavy Snowfall in Canada

Bernardo Sarmento and three-year-old Rafael sled down a residential street during a during a snowstorm in Ottawa, on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The City of Ottawa has declared a significant weather event with Environment Canada predicting total snowfall amounts ranging from 30 to 40cm with near zero visibility at times. Photo by Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Snowfall in Canada

Heavy Snowfall in Canada

A pedestrian walks down a road during a snowstorm in Ottawa, on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The City of Ottawa has declared a significant weather event with Environment Canada predicting total snowfall amounts ranging from 30 to 40cm with near zero visibility at times.Photo by Spencer Colby/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Snowfall in Canada

Heavy Snowfall in Canada

A resident clears snow during a snowstorm in Ottawa, on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The City of Ottawa has declared a significant weather event with Environment Canada predicting total snowfall amounts ranging from 30 to 40cm with near zero visibility at times.Photo by Spencer Colby/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Dense Fog Blankets Highway In Yichang, Reducing Visibility To Near Zero

On October 15, 2024, in Yichang, central China’s Hubei province, a driver encountered dangerously low visibility while traveling on a highway in the early hours of the morning. The dimly lit road was suddenly engulfed in dense fog, making it increasingly difficult to see ahead. As the fog thickened, visibility dropped to near zero, forcing the driver to proceed with extreme caution. The surreal atmosphere felt like entering an unknown, mysterious realm.

China: Blizzard Causes Near Zero Visibility In Wulumuqi, Xinjiang

A sudden but severe blizzard stuck Wulumuqi, Xinjiang on February 17. It caused near zero visibility on road making it hard and challenging to travel. This video shows the bad driving conditions amid the blizzard during different parts of the day.

China: Surroundings Turn Eerie Orange As Severe Sandstorm Shrouds Xinjiang

A severe sandstorm struck Xinjiang on February 18, turning the surroundings into an eerie landscape shrouded in a deep orange hue. The sand drastically reduced visibility to near-zero levels.