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.

US: Blizzard Brings Near-Whiteout Conditions to Minnesota

A blizzard brought dangerous travel conditions to southern Minnesota and northern Iowa on Thursday, December 18, prompting no-travel advisories and blizzard warnings in several counties. Strong winds up to 50 mph and blowing snow caused near-whiteout visibility, especially in rural areas.

Canada: Severe Storm Brings Whiteouts, Dangerous Driving Conditions Across Alberta 4

A powerful winter storm brought whiteout conditions across Alberta on Wednesday, December 17, prompting a province-wide warning against travel on all roads and highways. Police urged residents to stay home, warning that emergency response times could be delayed due to the dangerous conditions.

Canada: Severe Storm Brings Whiteouts, Dangerous Driving Conditions Across Alberta

A powerful winter storm brought whiteout conditions across Alberta on Wednesday, December 17, prompting a province-wide warning against travel on all roads and highways. Police urged residents to stay home, warning that emergency response times could be delayed due to the dangerous conditions.

Canada: Severe Storm Brings Whiteouts, Dangerous Driving Conditions Across Alberta 2

A powerful winter storm brought whiteout conditions across Alberta on Wednesday, December 17, prompting a province-wide warning against travel on all roads and highways. Police urged residents to stay home, warning that emergency response times could be delayed due to the dangerous conditions.

Canada: Severe Storm Brings Whiteouts, Dangerous Driving Conditions Across Alberta 3

A powerful winter storm brought whiteout conditions across Alberta on Wednesday, December 17, prompting a province-wide warning against travel on all roads and highways. Police urged residents to stay home, warning that emergency response times could be delayed due to the dangerous conditions.

UK: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Bring Hazardous Driving Conditions in Shetland

Shetland saw heavy snowfall on Tuesday, November 18 as the Met Office issued yellow warnings for snow and ice across Scotland and northern England.

US: Dust Storm Blankets Metro Phoenix

A dust storm swept through the East Valley, Arizona on Monday, July 21, reducing visibility and worsening air quality for residents. Strong winds were reported in areas such as Chandler, Tempe, and Gilbert, where blowing dust created hazardous conditions. Downtown Phoenix also experienced dust blowing.

US: Dense Fog Affects Visibility on Highway in Colorado

Dense fog engulfed parts of Colorado on Wednesday, May 7, reducing visibility. This video was shot on Interstate 25 near Monument.

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: Sandstorm Sweeps Through Village In Hebei, Causing Hazy Sky

On June 11, 2024, residents of Xilitun Village in Hengshui, Hebei Province faced a severe sandstorm that made it difficult to keep their eyes open. This video shows a person riding an electric scooter and roadside trees dramatically swaying amid powerful winds. The Hengshui Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and strong winds, with gusts reaching level 8 or higher. The filmer Ms. Sun remarked that, as she filmed, she felt pity for the farmers braving the bad weather to harvest the wheat by the roadside.

UK: Storm Nelson Brings Heavy Rains, Flooding To Parts Of Wales

Storm Nelson hit parts of Wales on Thursday, March 28, bringing overnight snow, heavy rains, and causing poor driving conditions for the start of the Easter getaway.

Canada: Winter System Moves Through Southern Ontario, Bringing Heavy Snow

A winter system moved through southern Ontario on Thursday, February 15, bringing heavy snowfall, causing low visibility, poor driving conditions, and several collisions.