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US: Powerful Bomb Cyclone Continues to Batter Northeast With Record Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” continued to batter the northeastern United States on Monday, February 23, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some states. It triggered states of emergency across several states and brought up to 19 inches of snow to parts of New York City, forcing the Boston Globe to suspend its print edition for the first time in its 153-year history.

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Canada: Record-Breaking Winter Storm Paralyses Southern Ontario with Heavy Snowfall 3

Toronto and parts of southern Ontario are digging out after a record-breaking winter storm dumped over 50 cm of snow on Sunday, January 25. The historic snowfall led to widespread school closures and bus cancellations across the region on Monday, except in Ottawa. The Ontario Provincial Police reported roughly 200 collisions over the last 24 hours as drivers struggled with the treacherous conditions.

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Canada: Record-Breaking Winter Storm Paralyses Southern Ontario with Heavy Snowfall 2

Toronto and parts of southern Ontario are digging out after a record-breaking winter storm dumped over 50 cm of snow on Sunday, January 25. The historic snowfall led to widespread school closures and bus cancellations across the region on Monday, January 26, though schools in Ottawa remained open. The Ontario Provincial Police reported roughly 200 collisions over the last 24 hours as drivers struggled with the treacherous conditions. Footage shows a dog bounding through deep snow.

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Canada: Record-Breaking Winter Storm Paralyses Southern Ontario with Heavy Snowfall

Toronto and parts of southern Ontario are digging out after a record-breaking winter storm dumped over 50 cm of snow on Sunday, January 25. The historic snowfall led to widespread school closures and bus cancellations across the region on Monday, January 26, though schools in Ottawa remained open. The Ontario Provincial Police reported roughly 200 collisions over the last 24 hours as drivers struggled with the treacherous conditions.

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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.

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UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Issued for Much of Country

Snow and ice warnings were issued for much of the UK on Friday, January 2. A number of yellow warnings were in place, and an amber warning was in effect for Scotland.

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UK: Snow Blankets Country as Major Winter Storm Unfolds

Meteorologists have warned of wintry conditions sweeping across the UK on Friday, January 2. The Met Office is pointing to cold Arctic air now covering much of the country. Currently amber warnings for snow issued in Scotland, while a yellow snow and ice warning in North Staffordshire will run until noon. Existing warnings for snow and ice, which remain in effect across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, will last from today until Sunday, January 4.

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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.

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Spain: Atlantic Front Brings Heavy Rainfall and Drop in Temperatures, Some Areas See Snow

While the severe weather alerts in the Mediterranean have eased, heavy rain persists on Wednesday, December 17, in the Valencian Community, the Balearic Islands, and coastal Catalonia. A new Atlantic front is set to approach Spain, bringing a significant drop in temperatures and a fresh round of widespread rainfall. This shift will also lower the snow level to approximately 1,000 meters, signaling a transition to colder, more wintry conditions for much of the country.

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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: Snowfall in Kentucky, Heavier Snowfall Expected as Winter Weather Advisory Issued

A widespread winter storm is expected to affect 13 states across the U.S. with heavy snow, ice, and strong winds, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue winter storm warnings; in Kentucky, specifically, Harlan started to snow on Sunday night, November 10, and counties like Harlan and Letcher could see up to 4 inches of snow in some areas, while Bell and Pike counties are forecast to receive up to 2 inches by Tuesday morning, November 11.

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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: Winter Storm Brings Snow To Tennessee 2

Tennesseans woke up to snowfall and accumulation Wednesday morning, February 18 as a winter storm moved across the state from Tuesday night.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Snow To Tennessee

Tennesseans woke up to snowfall and accumulation Wednesday morning, February 18 as a winter storm moved across the state from Tuesday night.

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US: Arctic Blast Hits Oklahoma, Bringing Ice And Snow

An arctic blast brought snow and icy conditions to Oklahoma on Tuesday, February 18.

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Canada: Toronto Sees More Snow After Consecutive Snowstorms 2

Toronto saw more snowfall on Monday, February 17, after back-to-back winter storms, leading to a winter weather travel advisory for the Durham Region. This video was filmed in Hamilton.

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Canada: Montreal Residents Ski Through Streets As Heavy Snow Falls

Montreal received 75 cm of snow between Thursday, February 13, and Sunday, February 16, due to two consecutive snowstorms, marking the highest snowfall for any four-day period since record-keeping began in 1941. This video shows residents skiing down the streets of Montreal and a man running in shorts amid heavy snowfall.

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Canada: Storms Batter Montreal, Dumping Record-Breaking Snowfall 2

Montreal received 75 cm of snow between Thursday, February 13, and Sunday, February 16, as a result of two consecutive snowstorms, marking the highest snowfall for any four-day period since record-keeping began in 1941.

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Canada: Storms Batter Montreal, Dumping Record-Breaking Snowfall

Montreal received 75 cm of snow between Thursday, February 13, and Sunday, February 16, as a result of two consecutive snowstorms, marking the highest snowfall for any four-day period since record-keeping began in 1941.

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Canada: Toronto Sees More Snow After Consecutive Snowstorms

Toronto saw more snowfall on Monday, February 17, after back-to-back winter storms, leading to a winter weather travel advisory for Durham Region. This video was shot in North York, the northern part of Toronto, around 11:30 a.m.

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Japan: Expressway Closed Due To Snow And Multi-Car Accident In Niigata

Parts of the southbound lane of the Kan-Etsu Expressway were shut down due to an accident involving multiple cars on Monday, February 17, snarling traffic. The northbound lane was also closed due to heavy snowfall that required concentrated snow removal.

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Japan: Expressway Closed Due To Snow And Multi-Car Accident In Niigata 2

Parts of the southbound lane of the Kan-Etsu Expressway were shut down due to an accident involving multiple cars on Monday, February 17, snarling traffic. The northbound lane was also closed due to heavy snowfall that required concentrated snow removal.

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Canada: Winter Storm Dumps Snow, Creates Snow Wall In Corner Brook, New Foundland

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to parts of Newfoundland on Friday, February 14, continuing through Saturday. This video shows a snow wall right outside a basement door in the Curling neighborhood of Corner Brook on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland.

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Canada: Winter Storm Hits Large Parts Of Southern Ontario, Bringing Heavy Snowfall 8

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to much of southern Ontario on Wednesday, February 12.

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Canada: Winter Storm Hits Large Parts Of Southern Ontario, Bringing Heavy Snowfall 7

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to much of southern Ontario on Wednesday, February 12.

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Canada: Winter Storm Hits Large Parts Of Southern Ontario, Bringing Heavy Snowfall 9

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to much of southern Ontario on Wednesday, February 12.

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Canada: Winter Storm Hits Large Parts Of Southern Ontario, Bringing Heavy Snowfall 6

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to much of southern Ontario on Wednesday, February 12.

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Canada: Winter Storm Hits Large Parts Of Southern Ontario, Bringing Heavy Snowfall 5

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to much of southern Ontario on Wednesday, February 12. Travel disruptions and road closures were expected on Thursday, February 13, while several schools announced they would be closed.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Snow To Illinois

A winter storm hit Illinois on Wednesday, February 12, blanketing parts of the state in snow.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Snow To Illinois 2

A winter storm hit Illinois on Wednesday, February 12, blanketing parts of the state in snow.

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Canada: Winter Storm Hits Large Parts Of Southern Ontario, Bringing Heavy Snowfall 4

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to much of southern Ontario on Wednesday, February 12.

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Canada: Winter Storm Hits Large Parts Of Southern Ontario, Bringing Heavy Snowfall 3

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to much of southern Ontario on Wednesday, February 12.

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Canada: Winter Storm Hits Large Parts Of Southern Ontario, Bringing Heavy Snowfall

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to much of southern Ontario on Wednesday, February 12.

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Canada: Winter Storm Hits Large Parts Of Southern Ontario, Bringing Heavy Snowfall 2

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to much of southern Ontario on Wednesday, February 12.

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China: Boiling Water Freezes Instantly In Xinjiang’s Frigid Air

On November 28, 2022, in Altay, Xinjiang, the video showcased the severity of the cold wave that swept through the area. Residents experienced temperatures plunging to below -35°C, with the town itself recording a chilling low of -42.1°C. The video vividly captured the phenomenon of rapid freezing, a spectacle that highlighted the brutal winter temperatures typical of this northern Chinese region. Fortunately, the event recorded in the video did not lead to any reported emergencies.

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Japan: Hokkaido Receives Record-Breaking Snowfall 5

Heavy snowfall affected parts of Hokkaido from the night of Monday, February 3, into Tuesday, February 4. The Pacific side of Hokkaido recorded the highest snowfall on record in the country, with Obihiro receiving 120 centimeters of snow in just 12 hours on Tuesday.

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Japan: Hokkaido Receives Record-Breaking Snowfall 6

Heavy snowfall affected parts of Hokkaido from the night of Monday, February 3, into Tuesday, February 4. The Pacific side of Hokkaido recorded the highest snowfall on record in the country, with Obihiro receiving 120 centimeters of snow in just 12 hours on Tuesday.

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Japan: Hokkaido Receives Record-Breaking Snowfall 7

Heavy snowfall affected parts of Hokkaido from the night of Monday, February 3, into Tuesday, February 4. The Pacific side of Hokkaido recorded the highest snowfall on record in the country, with Obihiro receiving 120 centimeters of snow in just 12 hours on Tuesday.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 5

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city of Sakai, Fukui Prefecture.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

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Japan: Hokkaido Receives Record-Breaking Snowfall 4

Heavy snowfall affected parts of Hokkaido from the night of Monday, February 3, into Tuesday, February 4. The Pacific side of Hokkaido recorded the highest snowfall on record in the country, with Obihiro receiving 120 centimeters of snow in just 12 hours on Tuesday.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 2

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video was shot in Tsugaru City, located on the west coast of the Tsugaru Peninsula, facing the Sea of Japan in Aomori Prefecture, and it shows blizzard conditions.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 3

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows whiteout conditions in Yoichi, a town located on the southeastern edge of the Shakotan Peninsula in Hokkaido.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. In Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture, the amount of snow that fell over a 24-hour period until 3 a.m. reached 57 centimeters, marking the highest recorded snowfall for February in history.

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Japan: Hokkaido Receives Record-Breaking Snowfall 2

Heavy snowfall affected parts of Hokkaido from the night of Monday, February 3, into Tuesday, February 4. The Pacific side of Hokkaido recorded the highest snowfall on record in the country, with Obihiro receiving 120 centimeters of snow in just 12 hours on Tuesday.

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