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.

US: Wintry Weather Brings Snow Bursts and Gusts, Impacting Western NC Commute

A sudden burst of snow and gusty winds triggered school closures and significant travel delays across Western North Carolina on Thursday, January 15. The wintry weather severely complicated the morning commute, as blowing snow and icy roads created hazardous driving conditions throughout the Asheville area. Some areas saw rapid snow accumulation and slick surfaces, leading to several reported traffic incidents.

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: Hurricane-Force Winds Cause Widespread Power Outages in Colorado

Hurricane-force winds across Colorado downed power lines and left thousands without electricity, causing 185 flight delays at Denver International Airport and forcing multiple school districts to close on Thursday, December 18.

US: Icy Roads After Snowfall Across Pennsylvania, Hazardous Travel Issued

The snow that fell Saturday night into Sunday, December 14, in central Pennsylvania partially thawed during the day but refroze as temperatures dropped in the afternoon and evening. Due to the resulting possibility of hazardous travel on Sunday night, December 14 and Monday morning, December 15, there is a possibility that classes in central Pa. could be delayed by one or two hours.

Australia: Chaos Erupts at NSW Selective School Exams, Riot Squad Deployed 2

Chaos erupted at Sydney's Canterbury Racecourse and Randwick Racecourse on Friday, May 2, as thousands arrived for the NSW selective schools and Opportunity Class (OC) tests, leading to the deployment of the riot squad and significant delays.

Australia: Chaos Erupts at NSW Selective School Exams, Riot Squad Deployed

Chaos erupted at Sydney's Canterbury Racecourse and Randwick Racecourse on Friday, May 2, as thousands arrived for the NSW selective schools and Opportunity Class (OC) tests, leading to the deployment of the riot squad and significant delays.

US: Clipper System Dumps Inches Of Snow In Northeast, Travel Disruptions Expected

A fast-moving clipper system brought severe weather to parts of New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont late Wednesday night, February 26. According to the National Weather Service, the storm could drop 1 to 3 inches of wet snow, potentially causing transportation disruptions the following morning.

Canada: Heavy Snow Hits Eastern Newfoundland, Prompting School Closures And Flight Delays 4

The first blizzard of the year hit Eastern Newfoundland on Monday, February 10, prompting a blizzard warning for the Avalon Peninsula. In St. John's, due to the severe weather, city facilities and schools were closed, and several flights were delayed or cancelled.

Canada: Blizzard Hits Eastern Newfoundland, Prompting School Closures And Flight Delays 3

The first blizzard of the year hit Eastern Newfoundland on Monday, February 10, prompting a blizzard warning for the Avalon Peninsula. In St. John's, due to the severe weather, city facilities and schools were closed, and several flights were delayed or cancelled.

Canada: Blizzard Hits Eastern Newfoundland, Prompting School Closures And Flight Delays 2

The first blizzard of the year hit Eastern Newfoundland on Monday, February 10, prompting a blizzard warning for the Avalon Peninsula. In St. John's, due to the severe weather, city facilities and schools were closed, and several flights were delayed or cancelled.

Canada: Blizzard Hits Eastern Newfoundland, Prompting School Closures And Flight Delays

The first blizzard of the year hit Eastern Newfoundland on Monday, February 10, prompting a blizzard warning for the Avalon Peninsula. In St. John's, due to the severe weather, city facilities and schools were closed, and several flights were delayed or cancelled.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Disrupts Central New York, Causing School Delays And Closures

Parts of New York and Pennsylvania remained under Lake-Effect Snow Warnings on Wednesday, January 15, as several inches of snow blanketed the region. Schools were delayed or canceled in central New York.

Quake-hit Niigata school cuts short vacation, resumes classes

Quake-hit Niigata school cuts short vacation, resumes classes

KASHIWAZAKI, Japan - Minamisabaishi elementary school pupils on their way to school as their school in earthquake-stricken Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture decided to cut short this year's summer vacation and resume classes to make up for delays caused by last month's earthquake. After the quake, all 39 elementary and junior high schools in the city were closed.

SARS delays new term at Japanese school in Guangzhou

SARS delays new term at Japanese school in Guangzhou

GUANGZHOU, China - Pupils at a Japanese school in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou welcome newcomers at a ceremony on April 15. The school started its new term a week behind schedule due to the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).

Rough weather delays Ehime Maru's stern lift

Rough weather delays Ehime Maru's stern lift

HONOLULU, United States - The U.S. salvage ship Rockwater 2 is back at Honolulu port Sept. 1 after high waves and heavy winds prevented it from lifting the stern of the Ehime Maru, the Japanese high school fisheries training vessel that was hit and sunk by a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine in February.

Quake-hit Niigata school cuts short vacation, resumes classes

Quake-hit Niigata school cuts short vacation, resumes classes

KASHIWAZAKI, Japan - Minamisabaishi elementary school pupils on their way to school as their school in earthquake-stricken Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture decided to cut short this year's summer vacation and resume classes to make up for delays caused by last month's earthquake. After the quake, all 39 elementary and junior high schools in the city were closed. (Kyodo)

SARS delays new term at Japanese school in Guangzhou

SARS delays new term at Japanese school in Guangzhou

GUANGZHOU, China - Pupils at a Japanese school in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou welcome newcomers at a ceremony on April 15. The school started its new term a week behind schedule due to the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). (Kyodo)

Rough weather delays Ehime Maru's stern lift

Rough weather delays Ehime Maru's stern lift

HONOLULU, United States - The U.S. salvage ship Rockwater 2 is back at Honolulu port Sept. 1 after high waves and heavy winds prevented it from lifting the stern of the Ehime Maru, the Japanese high school fisheries training vessel that was hit and sunk by a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine in February.