US: Aspen Acres Fire Rages in Colorado, Prompting Mandatory Evacuations 4

The Aspen Acres Fire broke out on Monday, June 29, near the Aspen Acres Campground in Colorado, burning over 23,000 acres with 0% containment. Multiple homes were lost, and mandatory evacuations were ordered for several areas.

Spain: Arctic Air Brings Rare May Snow to Eastern Pyrenees

Snow blanketed Vallter 2000, a ski resort in the Eastern Pyrenees of Catalonia, Spain, on Friday, May 15, as an Arctic air mass brought unseasonably cold temperatures and snowfall to the region.

China: Intense Hailstorm Blankets Liupanshui, Guizhou Across Multiple Districts

On February 22, 2026, in Liupanshui, Guizhou, a video captured a rare and intense hailstorm sweeping across several districts of the city. The footage showed heavy hail falling in dense waves, quickly carpeting the ground until neighborhoods looked as if they had been covered by snow.

China: Tourists Spot Rare Snow Leopard Roaming Desert in Xinjiang

A rare snow leopard was spotted wandering in the Kumtag Desert in Turpan, Xinjiang, on March 21, 2026, far from its typical high-altitude habitat. Surprised tourists filmed the animal as it moved across the sandy terrain before alerting local authorities.

US: Powerful Cold Front Sweeps Through Alabama, Bringing March Snow

A powerful cold front swept through Alabama on Monday, March 16, bringing snow showers, a sharp drop in temperatures, and high wind gusts across the region. In the Huntsville area, at least one inch of snow was reported in several places.

China: Wild Tiger Sparks Tense Moment on Snowy Road in Hunchun

A Chinese man had a tense encounter with a wild tiger resting by the roadside while driving on a snowy road. Filmed on February 19, 2026, in Hunchun, Jilin, the video shows the tiger lying just meters from the car. The driver stayed inside, filming as he carefully passed while the massive, alert tiger remained on the snow-covered road.

US: Dogs Play in Snow-Covered New Jersey Yard After Historic Blizzard

Dogs were seen playing in a snow-covered backyard in New Jersey on February 25, one day after the historic Blizzard of 2026 buried much of the U.S. Northeast under record snowfall. The powerful storm disrupted travel, downed power lines, and left communities digging out from towering snowdrifts. In the aftermath, residents across the region began clearing their properties while taking moments to enjoy the rare winter landscape.

US: Rare Snow Falls in Las Vegas Valley

Light snow fell across parts of the Las Vegas Valley on Wednesday, February 18, as a storm moved into southern Nevada. Flurries were reported in western areas, including Summerlin, briefly dusting neighborhoods and surprising residents more accustomed to desert conditions.

Japan: Stunning ‘Snow Monsters’ on Mount Zao Delight Visitors

Frost-covered trees known as "Snow Monsters" appeared on Mount Zao in Yamagata Prefecture, forming a rare natural spectacle that occurs only under specific conditions, including temperatures below -10°C and wind speeds exceeding 10 meters per second.

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.

US: Thundersnow Lights Up Sky in Salem, Ohio

Rare thundersnow was captured in Salem, Ohio on Wednesday, January 21.

US: Thundersnow Caught on Camera in Buffalo, New York

Rare thundersnow was captured in North Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday evening, January 21. A video posted on social media shows a flash of blue light followed by booming thunder during blowing snow.

China: Rare Rainbow-Colored Clouds Seen Above Xinjiang Ski Resort

A video captured a striking display of rainbow-colored clouds over a ski resort in Altay, Xinjiang, China, on January 11, 2026. Bands of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple stretched across the winter sky above the snow-covered slopes as skiers paused to watch the rare phenomenon. The shimmering clouds lingered on the horizon, creating a surreal contrast with the white mountains below.

US: Cold Front Brings Rare Snow to Florida Panhandle

A cold front moved into the U.S. South, bringing snow to Florida Panhandle on Sunday, January 18.

France: Woman Skis Through Paris Streets Following Heavy Snowstorm

The video shows a woman skiing through the streets of Paris on Wednesday, January 7. Paris was hit by a heavy snowstorm earlier this week, prompting French weather authorities to maintain an orange alert for snow and ice. Around 5 cm of snow fell across the capital, bringing some of the coldest temperatures in eight years and causing transport disruptions. The snowfall also drew residents and tourists into streets and parks, including the Montmartre area, where people were seen skiing and enjoying the rare winter scenes.

US: Rare Thundersnow Strikes Maryland on New Year’s Day

A winter storm swept through Maryland on January 1, New Year's Day, bringing heavy snow and rare thundersnow accompanied by lightning.

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Christmas Snowstorm Dumps Feet of Snow in Sierra, Western Nevada

A strong Christmas snowstorm dumped up to five feet of snow across the Sierra and western Nevada from December 24–26, causing white-out mountain conditions and rare winter scenes in lower elevations.

Canada: Early-Season Snow Blankets Toronto, Southern Ontario

A rare early-season snowstorm blanketed southern Ontario on Sunday, November 9, including Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Most of the city recorded 5+ cm of snow by Monday morning—the earliest such accumulation at Pearson International Airport since 1969. The storm caused hazardous driving conditions, prompting salting, snow-clearing operations, and the opening of warming centers for vulnerable residents.

US: Rare May Snow Falls in The High Country Region of Arizona

The High Country in Arizona received rare May snow on Monday, May 5. The Arizona Snowbowl ski resort has extended its season to May 18, marking the most days of operation the park has ever had in one season.

China: Feather-like Snowflakes Blanket Huangshi’s Peaks

On January 26, 2025, in Huangshi, Hubei, a man marveled at the delicate ice formations, which resembled soft feathers scattered across the landscape. According to the videographer, Mr. Chen, the temperature had plunged dramatically from 20 degrees Celsius to minus 3 degrees Celsius, prompting him to document the breathtaking phenomenon upon reaching the summit. The video concluded with a serene view of the snow-blanketed mountain, offering a rare glimpse into the beauty of nature’s winter artistry in this region of China.

Rare Snowfall Hits New Orleans - Louisana

Rare Snowfall Hits New Orleans - Louisana

People walk on a street with slush in New Orleans, Louisiana, the United States, on Jan. 22, 2025. A rare winter storm, known as Enzo, has swept through the southern U.S. with record-breaking snow and bitterly cold weather to typically mild regions along the Gulf Coast, claiming at least nine lives as of Wednesday morning. New Orleans, the biggest city in coastal state Louisiana, on Tuesday experienced its heaviest snowfall since 1948, with 8 inches falling in a single day, far surpassing the previous record of 2.7 inches, according to a report from the weather.com on Wednesday. Photo by Lan Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Snowfall Hits New Orleans - Louisana

Rare Snowfall Hits New Orleans - Louisana

A woman walks a dog in the snow in New Orleans, Louisiana, the United States, on Jan. 21, 2025. A rare winter storm, known as Enzo, has swept through the southern U.S. with record-breaking snow and bitterly cold weather to typically mild regions along the Gulf Coast, claiming at least nine lives as of Wednesday morning. New Orleans, the biggest city in coastal state Louisiana, on Tuesday experienced its heaviest snowfall since 1948, with 8 inches falling in a single day, far surpassing the previous record of 2.7 inches, according to a report from the weather.com on Wednesday. Photo by Lan Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Snowfall Hits New Orleans - Louisana

Rare Snowfall Hits New Orleans - Louisana

A restaurant remains closed after a winter storm in New Orleans, Louisiana, the United States, on Jan. 22, 2025. A rare winter storm, known as Enzo, has swept through the southern U.S. with record-breaking snow and bitterly cold weather to typically mild regions along the Gulf Coast, claiming at least nine lives as of Wednesday morning. New Orleans, the biggest city in coastal state Louisiana, on Tuesday experienced its heaviest snowfall since 1948, with 8 inches falling in a single day, far surpassing the previous record of 2.7 inches, according to a report from the weather.com on Wednesday. Photo by Lan Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Snowfall Hits New Orleans - Louisana

Rare Snowfall Hits New Orleans - Louisana

A man stands on a snow-covered street in New Orleans, Louisiana, the United States, on Jan. 21, 2025. A rare winter storm, known as Enzo, has swept through the southern U.S. with record-breaking snow and bitterly cold weather to typically mild regions along the Gulf Coast, claiming at least nine lives as of Wednesday morning. New Orleans, the biggest city in coastal state Louisiana, on Tuesday experienced its heaviest snowfall since 1948, with 8 inches falling in a single day, far surpassing the previous record of 2.7 inches, according to a report from the weather.com on Wednesday. Photo by Lan Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.