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Canada: Heavy Snow Causes Widespread Disruptions in Southern Ontario

Heavy snow hit southern Ontario on Thursday, disrupting schools, transportation and travel across the region. Environment Canada said parts of the Greater Toronto Area could see up to 40 centimeters of snow, prompting school closures, widespread road accidents and highway shutdowns. Police reported hundreds of collisions, while major transit delays and flight cancellations were reported at Toronto Pearson Airport as the storm caused hazardous conditions throughout the day.

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US: Snow Squalls Prompt Alerts in Northern New Jersey

Snow alerts were issued Sunday, January 11, for six counties in northern New Jersey as snow squalls and strong winds threatened to reduce visibility and create hazardous road conditions through the evening.

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Winter Maintenance

Winter Maintenance

11.1.2026, Tallinn. The weekend's blizzard conditions and continued heavy snowfall have brought challenges to road users, public transport, and Tallinn street cleaners alike. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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Complicated road conditions

Complicated road conditions

10.01.2026, Tallinn. The weekend's blizzard conditions and continued heavy snowfall have brought challenges to road users, public transport, and Tallinn street cleaners alike. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Winter Maintenance

Winter Maintenance

11.1.2026, Tallinn. The weekend's blizzard conditions and continued heavy snowfall have brought challenges to road users, public transport, and Tallinn street cleaners alike. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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Winter Maintenance

Winter Maintenance

11.1.2026, Tallinn. The weekend's blizzard conditions and continued heavy snowfall have brought challenges to road users, public transport, and Tallinn street cleaners alike. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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Winter Maintenance

Winter Maintenance

11.1.2026, Tallinn. The weekend's blizzard conditions and continued heavy snowfall have brought challenges to road users, public transport, and Tallinn street cleaners alike. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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Winter Maintenance

Winter Maintenance

11.1.2026, Tallinn. The weekend's blizzard conditions and continued heavy snowfall have brought challenges to road users, public transport, and Tallinn street cleaners alike. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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Winter Maintenance

Winter Maintenance

11.1.2026, Tallinn. The weekend's blizzard conditions and continued heavy snowfall have brought challenges to road users, public transport, and Tallinn street cleaners alike. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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Winter Maintenance

Winter Maintenance

11.1.2026, Tallinn. The weekend's blizzard conditions and continued heavy snowfall have brought challenges to road users, public transport, and Tallinn street cleaners alike. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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Complicated road conditions

Complicated road conditions

10.01.2026, Keila. Road accident due to heavy snow. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Winter Maintenance

Winter Maintenance

11.1.2026, Tallinn. The weekend's blizzard conditions and continued heavy snowfall have brought challenges to road users, public transport, and Tallinn street cleaners alike. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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Winter Maintenance

Winter Maintenance

11.1.2026, Tallinn. The weekend's blizzard conditions and continued heavy snowfall have brought challenges to road users, public transport, and Tallinn street cleaners alike. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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Winter Maintenance

Winter Maintenance

11.1.2026, Tallinn. The weekend's blizzard conditions and continued heavy snowfall have brought challenges to road users, public transport, and Tallinn street cleaners alike. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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Winter Maintenance

Winter Maintenance

11.1.2026, Tallinn. The weekend's blizzard conditions and continued heavy snowfall have brought challenges to road users, public transport, and Tallinn street cleaners alike. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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Snowfall in Lille - France

Snowfall in Lille - France

Lille (59), January 7, 2026: Snowfall over the city, the Hauts-de-France region is on orange alert for snow and ice. Difficult driving conditions for cars, snow-covered road on Boulevard de la Liberté - Photo by Badias JF//ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Slippery winter road

Slippery winter road

30.12.2025, Haljala. Traffic accident due to the storm and snowy conditions. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja

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Slippery winter road

Slippery winter road

30.12.2025, Haljala. Traffic accident due to the storm and snowy conditions. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja

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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: Blizzard Slams Northern Iowa, Travel Severely Disrupted

A powerful blizzard swept across northern Iowa on Sunday, December 28, bringing travel to a standstill as major highways were closed due to blowing snow and whiteout conditions. Blizzard warnings remain in effect until 9 a.m. Monday, December 29, with 2 to 7 inches of snow and wind gusts reaching up to 62 mph. Numerous crashes were reported statewide, and authorities warned of extremely hazardous and icy road conditions as temperatures rapidly dropped.

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Spain: Hail and Heavy Rain Hit Malaga’s Axarquía Region on Christmas Eve

On December 24 (Christmas Eve), a storm bringing heavy rain and hail struck the Axarquía region of Málaga province in southern Spain. In several coastal and inland towns, the ground and even the beaches were covered in white, and a waterspout was also sighted offshore near Chilches. Authorities issued an amber warning for heavy rain and activated an emergency flood prevention plan. Traffic was disrupted on the A-7 motorway due to poor visibility and slippery road conditions, with some sections closed. Reports included localized flooding of homes and roads, as well as minor collisions, but no major damage has been confirmed so far.

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US: West Connecticut Sees Heavy Snowfall

Western Connecticut saw heavy snowfall on Tuesday, December 23, with more than 3 inches of snow recorded in New Fairfield, according to the National Weather Service. This video shows big snowflakes falling on the road in West Canaan..

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Pakistan: Karachi Blanketed by Fog and Smog, Flights Diverted, Motorcyclist Killed

On Sunday morning, December 21, dense fog and “very unhealthy” air pollution (AQI 215–282) blanketed Karachi, disrupting flights with six international services diverted to Muscat and Islamabad, while poor visibility and road conditions caused a fatal motorcycle accident and led to temporary highway closures in other parts of Pakistan.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Heavy Rain Hits Gaza Camps - Palestine

Heavy Rain Hits Gaza Camps - Palestine

A Palestinian child stands along a paved road near tent shelters at a displacement camp at Gaza port, west of Gaza City on December 11, 2025. Families sheltering in temporary tents face deteriorating living conditions as winter weather compounds shortages of shelter, sanitation and basic services. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Heavy, Wet Snow Hits Hokkaido, Brings Power Outage Threat

Widespread snowfall blanketed many parts of Hokkaido on Monday, December 8, turning the region into a winter landscape. Much of today’s snow was heavy and wet, and areas with strengthening winds faced the risk of blowing snow, reduced visibility, and possible power outages caused by snow accretion.

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US: Chicago Sees Another Round of Snow as Season Totals Surge

Overnight snowfall early Sunday, December 7, pushed Chicago’s seasonal total past 17 inches—the fastest since 1978. More than 200 city trucks cleared roads before dawn, helping residents manage slick travel conditions.

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Canada: Heavy Snow and High Winds Slam Newfoundland and Labrador

A winter storm bringing heavy snow and strong winds swept across Newfoundland and Labrador on Wednesday, December 3, leading to widespread school closures, minor road accidents, and power outages.

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Spain: Winter Arrives With Snow Across Several Regions

Spain is experiencing its first major winter storm, bringing snow across several regions. Yellow warnings are in effect for Ávila and Segovia, while icy conditions have closed the only road to Peñalba de Santiago in León. Temperatures dropped sharply at La Covatilla ski resort in Salamanca, reaching –6.1°C, the ninth-lowest in Spain that morning.

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Spain: Winter Arrives With Snow Across Several Regions 2

Spain is experiencing its first major winter storm, bringing snow across several regions. Yellow warnings are in effect for Ávila and Segovia, while icy conditions have closed the only road to Peñalba de Santiago in León. Temperatures dropped sharply at La Covatilla ski resort in Salamanca, reaching –6.1°C, the ninth-lowest in Spain that morning.

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US: Snow Hits St. Louis, Blanketing Roads

A surprise early-afternoon snowstorm hit St. Louis on Monday, December 1 causing crashes, traffic jams, and school closures. Major incidents included a pile-up on westbound I-270 and heavy congestion across the region. Officials said the snow arrived earlier than forecast, preventing timely road treatment.

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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.

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Snow Blanketed North East Scotland - UK

Snow Blanketed North East Scotland - UK

Handout photo dated on November 18, 2025 shows on 18 November 2025, the first major winter weather event of the 2025-26 season took place across parts of the United Kingdom, including north-east Scotland. Heavy snowfall blanketed large areas of the region, leading to travel disruption, the isolation of several rural communities, and the closure of numerous schools. Emergency services were deployed to assist residents affected by road blockages and power outages, while local authorities issued weather warnings and urged the public to avoid non-essential travel. This false-colour image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows widespread snow-cover across Aberdeenshire and the surrounding upland areas, with the city of Aberdeen visible along the coast. Data from Copernicus Sentinel-2, which provides high spatial resolution and multispectral observations, supports continuous monitoring of snow extent and surface conditions. North East Scotland, UK on November 18, 2025. Photo by European Uni

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US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 9

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, swept the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

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US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 6

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, swept the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

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US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 5

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, is sweeping the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

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US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 4

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, is sweeping the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

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US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 2

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, swept the Midwest and Great Lakes on Sunday, November 9, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

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US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 3

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, is sweeping the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

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US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, swept the Midwest and Great Lakes on Sunday, November 9, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

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US: Nor’easter Approaches Northeast Coast, NJ Declares Emergency 5

A nor'easter moved up the East Coast on Sunday, October 12, causing widespread disruption across the densely populated Northeast with excessive rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. The storm resulted in road washouts and air travel delays. Due to the severe conditions, the entire state of New Jersey has been under a state of emergency since Saturday night, October 11. This video shows people kayaking down the street north of Wildwood on Monday, October 13.

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US: Nor’easter Approaches Northeast Coast, NJ Declares Emergency 3

A nor'easter moved up the East Coast on Sunday, October 12, causing widespread disruption across the densely populated Northeast with excessive rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. The storm resulted in road washouts and air travel delays. Due to the severe conditions, the entire state of New Jersey has been under a state of emergency since Saturday night, October 11.

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US: Nor’easter Approaches Northeast Coast, NJ Declares Emergency 4

A nor'easter moved up the East Coast on Sunday, October 12, causing widespread disruption across the densely populated Northeast with excessive rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. The storm resulted in road washouts and air travel delays. Due to the severe conditions, the entire state of New Jersey has been under a state of emergency since Saturday night, October 11.

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US: Nor’easter Approaches Northeast Coast, NJ Declares Emergency 2

A nor'easter moved up the East Coast on Sunday, October 12, causing widespread disruption across the densely populated Northeast with excessive rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. The storm resulted in road washouts and air travel delays. Due to the severe conditions, the entire state of New Jersey has been under a state of emergency since Saturday night, October 11, a condition expected to continue into Monday, October 13.

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US: Nor’easter Approaches Northeast Coast, NJ Declares Emergency

A nor'easter moved up the East Coast on Sunday, October 12, causing widespread disruption across the densely populated Northeast with excessive rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. The storm resulted in road washouts and air travel delays. Due to the severe conditions, the entire state of New Jersey has been under a state of emergency since Saturday night, October 11, a condition expected to continue into Monday, October 13.

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