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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.

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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: Thundersnow Lights Up Sky in Salem, Ohio

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

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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.

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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.

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Heavy Snowfall Blankets Duhok - Iraq

Aerial view shows the Duhok Stadium and the surrounding city center blanketed in white after a heavy snowfall in Duhok, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The rare winter storm has transformed the mountainous city into a picturesque winter landscape just two days before the 2026 New Year celebrations. Snowfall in the city centers of the Kurdistan Region is a significant seasonal event that attracts residents and tourists alike. , on December 29, 2025 in Duhok, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Snowfall Blankets Duhok - Iraq

Aerial view shows the Duhok Stadium and the surrounding city center blanketed in white after a heavy snowfall in Duhok, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The rare winter storm has transformed the mountainous city into a picturesque winter landscape just two days before the 2026 New Year celebrations. Snowfall in the city centers of the Kurdistan Region is a significant seasonal event that attracts residents and tourists alike. , on December 29, 2025 in Duhok, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Snowfall Blankets Duhok - Iraq

Aerial view shows the Duhok Stadium and the surrounding city center blanketed in white after a heavy snowfall in Duhok, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The rare winter storm has transformed the mountainous city into a picturesque winter landscape just two days before the 2026 New Year celebrations. Snowfall in the city centers of the Kurdistan Region is a significant seasonal event that attracts residents and tourists alike. , on December 29, 2025 in Duhok, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Rare heavy snowfall in Damascus

A view of Bloudan covered in snow, south of Damascus, Syria, on February 7, 2025. Syrians are hiking on snow for the first time in this region following the fall of the Syrian regime. Photo by Moawia Atrash/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare heavy snowfall in Damascus

A family takes photos in Bloudan, Syria, on February 7, 2025. Syrians are hiking on snow for the first time in this region following the fall of the Syrian regime. Photo by Moawia Atrash/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare heavy snowfall in Damascus

Children get ready slide down snowy slopes in Bloudan, Syria, on February 7, 2025. Syrians are hiking on snow for the first time in this region following the fall of the Syrian regime. Photo by Moawia Atrash/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare heavy snowfall in Damascus

Three friends sit around a camping stove, sharing tea in the snowy Bloudan region, Syria, on February 7, 2025. Syrians are hiking on snow for the first time in this region following the fall of the Syrian regime. Photo by Moawia Atrash/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare heavy snowfall in Damascus

A view of Bloudan covered in snow, south of Damascus, Syria, on February 7, 2025. Syrians are hiking on snow for the first time in this region following the fall of the Syrian regime. Photo by Moawia Atrash/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare heavy snowfall in Damascus

Children throw snowballs at each other in Bloudan, Syria, on February 7, 2025. Syrians are hiking on snow for the first time in this region following the fall of the Syrian regime. Photo by Moawia Atrash/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare heavy snowfall in Damascus

People play in the snowy hills of Bloudan, Syria, on February 7, 2025. Syrians are hiking on snow for the first time in this region following the fall of the Syrian regime. Photo by Moawia Atrash/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare heavy snowfall in Damascus

A view of a small shop amid the snow in Bloudan, Syria, on February 7, 2025. Syrians are hiking on snow for the first time in this region following the fall of the Syrian regime. Photo by Moawia Atrash/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare heavy snowfall in Damascus

A family poses for a photo on a snowy sidewalk in Bloudan, Syria, on February 7, 2025. Syrians are hiking on snow for the first time in this region following the fall of the Syrian regime. Photo by Moawia Atrash/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare heavy snowfall in Damascus

A car passes through a snow-covered street in Bloudan, Syria, on February 7, 2025. Syrians are hiking on snow for the first time in this region following the fall of the Syrian regime. Photo by Moawia Atrash/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare heavy snowfall in Damascus

Three friends sit around a small fire in the snowy Bloudan region, Syria, on February 7, 2025. Syrians are hiking on snow for the first time in this region following the fall of the Syrian regime. Photo by Moawia Atrash/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare heavy snowfall in Damascus

People play in the snowy hills of Bloudan, Syria, on February 7, 2025. Syrians are hiking on snow for the first time in this region following the fall of the Syrian regime. Photo by Moawia Atrash/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare heavy snowfall in Damascus

A view of Bloudan covered in snow, south of Damascus, Syria, on February 7, 2025. Syrians are hiking on snow for the first time in this region following the fall of the Syrian regime. Photo by Moawia Atrash/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare heavy snowfall in Damascus

A view of Bloudan covered in snow, south of Damascus, Syria, on February 7, 2025. Syrians are hiking on snow for the first time in this region following the fall of the Syrian regime. Photo by Moawia Atrash/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare heavy snowfall in Damascus

An elderly man walks past a cafe in snow in Bloudan, Syria, on February 7, 2025. Syrians are hiking on snow for the first time in this region following the fall of the Syrian regime. Photo by Moawia Atrash/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare heavy snowfall in Damascus

A view of Bloudan covered in snow, south of Damascus, Syria, on February 7, 2025. Syrians are hiking on snow for the first time in this region following the fall of the Syrian regime. Photo by Moawia Atrash/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare heavy snowfall in Damascus

Men smoke shisha in the snow in Bloudan, Syria, on February 7, 2025. Syrians are hiking on snow for the first time in this region following the fall of the Syrian regime. Photo by Moawia Atrash/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare heavy snowfall in Damascus

A view of Bloudan covered in snow, south of Damascus, Syria, on February 7, 2025. Syrians are hiking on snow for the first time in this region following the fall of the Syrian regime. Photo by Moawia Atrash/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Austria: Unusual Heavy Snowfall Hits Parts Of Country In September

Heavy snowfall hit part of Austria on Friday, September 13. Although it wasn’t rare to see snow in September, especially at altitude, the level of it was unexpected and unusual. According to reports, the weather situation could be worsen for the next few days.

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Rare animals roam free in snow in Altun Mountains, NW China

STORY: Rare animals roam free in snow in Altun Mountains, NW China DATELINE: May 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:32 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of rare wild animals in Altun Mountains STORYLINE: Rare wild animals roam free in the Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Xinjiang after a large-scale snowfall. The nature reserve has a total area of 45,000 square km. It is home to around 50 state-protected wildlife species. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Urumqi, China. (XHTV)

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Aerial view of snowy Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 9, 2014, shows a snow-blanketed area of Tokyo, with the metropolitan government offices at center. The Japanese capital was hit by a rare heavy snowfall the previous day.

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Snow-blanketed Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - A father and son create a snowman in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Feb. 9, 2014, with Tokyo Skytree seen in the background. The Japanese capital was hit by a rare heavy snowfall the previous day.

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Aerial view of snowy Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 9, 2014, shows a snow-blanketed area of Tokyo, with the National Stadium at front. The Japanese capital was hit by a rare heavy snowfall the previous day.

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Aerial view of snowy Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 9, 2014, shows a snow-blanketed area of Tokyo, with Tokyo Skytree at center. The Japanese capital was hit by a rare heavy snowfall the previous day.