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China: Vehicles Stranded in Xinjiang Amid Heavy Snow and Strong Winds

On December 12, 2025, heavy snow and strong winds left several vehicles stranded on icy roads in Xinjiang, China, after which rescue teams worked overnight to clear the area.

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China: Giant Panda Turns Into “White Bear” After Rolling in Snow

On January 21, 2024, in Xi’an, located in northwestern China’s Shaanxi province, a video captured the first snowfall of winter at the Qinling Four Treasures Science Park. Giant panda Qizai played on a slope near a tree. In the footage, Qizai rolled from the higher ground down toward the lower panda house area, turning over several times. Snowflakes stuck to its fur, gradually covering much of its body. By the time it reached the bottom, the panda looked like a round “white bear” with dark patches. The clip highlights the contrast between the thick snow, the enclosure, and the panda’s lively sliding movements.

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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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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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China: Women Blown Over by Fierce Blizzard in Inner Mongolia

On November 22, 2025, footage captured two women struggling against powerful gusts and heavy snow, with one of them being blown to the ground by a sudden blast of wind in Inner Mongolia. The cold was so severe that their phone reportedly shut off within minutes from freezing temperatures.

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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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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: Widespread Snow Blankets Tri-State Area 3

Accumulating snow was seen across the Tri-State area on Saturday, December 13 The National Weather Service issued winter weather advisories for New York and New Jersey through Sunday afternoon, while winter storm warnings were in effect for much of New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. Across the region, snowfall totals ranged from a couple of inches to as much as six inches.

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Japan: Low-Pressure System Brings Blizzard Conditions to Hokkaido, Knocking Donw Trees

A rapidly developing low-pressure system moved through Hokkaido on Monday, December 15, bringing heavy snow and blizzard conditions that have caused widespread havoc and left up to 36,000 homes without power. The severe winter storm resulted in collapsed roofs, downed trees, power lines and school fences, stranded cars, and major train cancellations.

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US: Lake-Effect Snow Dumps Inches on Northeast Ohio, Temperatures Plunge

Lake-Effect snow continued to fall across northeast Ohio on Monday, December 15, bringing inches of snow and low temperatures.

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US: Widespread Snow Blankets Tri-State Area 2

Accumulating snow was seen across the Tri-State area on Saturday, December 13 The National Weather Service issued winter weather advisories for New York and New Jersey through Sunday afternoon, while winter storm warnings were in effect for much of New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. Across the region, snowfall totals ranged from a couple of inches to as much as six inches.

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US: First Major Snow of Season Blankets New York City 2

New York City experienced its first significant snowfall of the season overnight into Sunday, December 14, as snow spread across the Tri-State area. The National Weather Service issued winter weather advisories for New York and New Jersey through Sunday afternoon, while winter storm warnings were in effect for much of New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. Across the region, snowfall totals ranged from a couple of inches to as much as six inches.

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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.

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US: Widespread Snow Blankets Tri-State Area

Accumulating snow was seen across the Tri-State area on Saturday, December 13 The National Weather Service issued winter weather advisories for New York and New Jersey through Sunday afternoon, while winter storm warnings were in effect for much of New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. Across the region, snowfall totals ranged from a couple of inches to as much as six inches.

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US: First Major Snow of Season Blankets New York City

New York City experienced its first significant snowfall of the season overnight into Sunday, December 14, as snow spread across the Tri-State area. The National Weather Service issued winter weather advisories for New York and New Jersey through Sunday afternoon, while winter storm warnings were in effect for much of New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. Across the region, snowfall totals ranged from a couple of inches to as much as six inches.

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US: Thundersnow Captured as Storm Brings Heavy Snow to D.C. Metro

Thundersnow was captured in Catonsville, Maryland as several inches of snow fell across the D.C. metro region on Sunday, December 14.

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US: Snowstorm Brings Heavy Snow to D.C. Metro Area

Several inches of snow fell across the D.C. metro region on Sunday, December 14. In western Maryland, 10 inches of snow was reported.

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US: Parts of Kentucky Declare Snow Emergency Amid Severe Weather

Parts of Kentucky issued a snow emergency on Thursday night, December 11, as snowstorms moved through the area, prompting closures or delays for businesses and attractions.

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Winter Scenery in Beijing - China

This photo taken on Dec. 13, 2025 shows a snow scenery in the central part of Beijing, capital of China. Beijing witnessed its first significant snowfall of this winter season on Friday. Photo by Chen Yehua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Scenery in Beijing - China

This photo taken on Dec. 13, 2025 shows a snow scenery in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing witnessed its first significant snowfall of this winter season on Friday. Photo by Chen Yehua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Scenery in Beijing - China

This photo taken on Dec. 13, 2025 shows a snow scenery against the skyline in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing witnessed its first significant snowfall of this winter season on Friday. Photo by Chen Yehua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Strands 750 Passengers at Hokkaido New Chitose Airport

Approximately 750 passengers were stranded and spent the night at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido on Friday, December 12, as heavy snowfall swept through the area, causing 183 flight cancellations, including four international flights.

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US: Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow on Pennsylvania

A winter storm brought heavy snow to parts of Pennsylvania on Thursday, December 11, with winter weather advisories and a warning remaining in effect for multiple counties.

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US: Heavy Lake Effect Snow Hits Upstate New York

Heavy lake effect snow hit Western and Central New York on Thursday, December 11.

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US: Heavy Lake Effect Snow Hits Upstate New York 2

Heavy lake effect snow hit Western and Central New York on Thursday, December 11.

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US: Snow Falls in Northern New Jersey 2

Parts of northern New Jersey saw snow on Wednesday, December 10.

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US: Snow Falls in Northern New Jersey

Parts of northern New Jersey saw snow on Wednesday, December 10.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Snow to Michigan

A winter storm swept through west-central and central Michigan from Tuesday, December 9 into Wednesday, December 10, dropping 2–6 inches of snow.

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US: First Alert Weather Day as Another Round of Snow Hits Virginia

Another round of snow hit Virginia, and authorities upgraded the forecast, designating Monday, December 8, as a "First Alert Weather Day" due to potential travel disruptions.

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US: Roads Become Hazardous After Morning Snow Hits Across Kentucky

Early Monday morning, December 8, Kentucky roads became hazardous due to a mixture of snow and freezing rain. A Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded slightly westward and remains in effect until 1 PM, covering areas northeast of a line from Harlan to Estill County, including the I-64 and Mountain Parkway corridors. Motorists should expect slick conditions ahead of another winter system expected later this week.

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US: Snow Falls in Western North Carolina as Arctic Air Deepens

Light snow was seen in Haywood County in western North Carolina early Monday morning, December 8, as the state braces for more wintry weather with arctic air continuing to move in after a cold first week of December.

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US: Heavy Snowfall in Lake Placid, New York

Lake Placid, New York saw heavy snowfall on Sunday, December 7.

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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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US: Cold Front Sweeps Through Illinois, Causing Travel Disruptions

A cold front rolled through Illinois on Wednesday, December 3, bringing heavy snow, causing travel issues that included a ground stop for over an hour at Chicago's O'Hare Airport.

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US: Snow Accumulates Across Kansas as Ferrets Enjoy First Snowfall

Ferrets enjoyed the first snow of the season in Perry, Kansas, as snow accumulated across much of the state.

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US: Fast-Moving Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow to Iowa

A fast-moving winter storm delivered heavy snow and dangerous travel conditions to Iowa, prompting a Winter Storm Warning for most of the state on Saturday, December 6. The storm system affected the Midwest region, putting approximately 20 million people under winter weather alerts.

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