Parade of penguins at Hokkaido zoo

Parade of penguins at Hokkaido zoo

King penguins walk along a snow-covered 500-meter path on Dec. 17, 2025, at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, during a rehearsal for the popular parades starting the following day.

Parade of penguins at Hokkaido zoo

Parade of penguins at Hokkaido zoo

King penguins walk along a snow-covered 500-meter path on Dec. 17, 2025, at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, during a rehearsal for the popular parades starting the following day.

Parade of penguins at Hokkaido zoo

Parade of penguins at Hokkaido zoo

King penguins walk along a snow-covered 500-meter path on Dec. 17, 2025, at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, during a rehearsal for the popular parades starting the following day.

Parade of penguins at Hokkaido zoo

Parade of penguins at Hokkaido zoo

King penguins walk along a snow-covered 500-meter path on Dec. 17, 2025, at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, during a rehearsal for the popular parades starting the following day.

Snowy Landscapes - China

Snowy Landscapes - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 13, 2025 shows a view of the snow-covered terraces in Linfen, north China's Shanxi Province. (Photo by Li Xianjun/Xinhua) /ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowy Landscapes - China

Snowy Landscapes - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 13, 2025 shows a view of the snow-covered terraces in Linfen, north China's Shanxi Province. (Photo by Li Xianjun/Xinhua) /ABACAPRESS.COM

Snow Hit Zouping

Snow Hit Zouping

ZOUPING, CHINA - DECEMBER 13, 2025 - A Tai Chi enthusiast practices Tai Chi in a snow covered corridor bridge at Sakura Mountain Scenic Area in Changbai Mountain District, Zouping City, Shandong Province, China on December 13, 2025.

Snow Hit Zouping

Snow Hit Zouping

ZOUPING, CHINA - DECEMBER 13, 2025 - A Tai Chi enthusiast practices Tai Chi in a snow covered corridor bridge at Sakura Mountain Scenic Area in Changbai Mountain District, Zouping City, Shandong Province, China on December 13, 2025.

Snow Hit Zouping

Snow Hit Zouping

ZOUPING, CHINA - DECEMBER 13, 2025 - A Tai Chi enthusiast practices Tai Chi in a snow covered corridor bridge at Sakura Mountain Scenic Area in Changbai Mountain District, Zouping City, Shandong Province, China on December 13, 2025.

Snow Hit Zouping

Snow Hit Zouping

ZOUPING, CHINA - DECEMBER 13, 2025 - A Tai Chi enthusiast practices Tai Chi in a snow covered corridor bridge at Sakura Mountain Scenic Area in Changbai Mountain District, Zouping City, Shandong Province, China on December 13, 2025.

Snow Hit Zouping

Snow Hit Zouping

ZOUPING, CHINA - DECEMBER 13, 2025 - A Tai Chi enthusiast practices Tai Chi in a snow covered corridor bridge at Sakura Mountain Scenic Area in Changbai Mountain District, Zouping City, Shandong Province, China on December 13, 2025.

Snow Hit Zouping

Snow Hit Zouping

ZOUPING, CHINA - DECEMBER 13, 2025 - A Tai Chi enthusiast practices Tai Chi in a snow covered corridor bridge at Sakura Mountain Scenic Area in Changbai Mountain District, Zouping City, Shandong Province, China on December 13, 2025.

Illustration - Vosges

Illustration - Vosges

FRANCE. LORRAINE. VOSGES (88) AERIAL VIEW ON A WINTER MORNING OF THE WINDING CURVES OF THE ROUTE DES CRETES NEAR THE COL DE LA SCHLUCHT IN THE VOSGES MOUNTAINS. THE SUN SHINES ON THE SNOW-COVERED FIR TREES AND A TRUCK DRIVES ALONG THE ROAD. Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Vosges

Illustration - Vosges

FRANCE. ALSACE. HAUT-RHIN (68). AERIAL VIEW OF THE SNOW-COVERED MURBACH ABBEY NESTLED IN THE HEART OF A DEEP VOSGES VALLEY, WITH ITS ROMANESQUE TOWERS IN PINK SANDSTONE DOMINATED BY THE CHAPEL OF NOTRE-DAME DE LORETTE, AT THE FOOT OF GRAND BALLON. Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mongolia Autonomous Region - China

Mongolia Autonomous Region - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 3, 2025 shows yurts on the snow-covered Chenbarhu Banner Grassland in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Ma Jinrui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mongolia Autonomous Region - China

Mongolia Autonomous Region - China

A drone photo taken on December 3, 2025 shows yurts on the snow-covered Chenbarhu Banner Grassland in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Ma Jinrui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mongolia Autonomous Region - China

Mongolia Autonomous Region - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 3, 2025 shows Morigele River on the snow-covered Chenbarhu Banner Grassland in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Darhan/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mongolia Autonomous Region - China

Mongolia Autonomous Region - China

This photo taken on December 3, 2025 shows yurts on the snow-covered Chenbarhu Banner Grassland in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Ma Jinrui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mongolia Autonomous Region - China

Mongolia Autonomous Region - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 3, 2025 shows yurts on the snow-covered Chenbarhu Banner Grassland in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Darhan/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mongolia Autonomous Region - China

Mongolia Autonomous Region - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 3, 2025 shows yurts on the snow-covered Chenbarhu Banner Grassland in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Ma Jinrui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mongolia Autonomous Region - China

Mongolia Autonomous Region - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 3, 2025 shows the sunrise scenery on the snow-covered Chenbarhu Banner Grassland in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Ma Jinrui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mongolia Autonomous Region - China

Mongolia Autonomous Region - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 3, 2025 shows yurts on the snow-covered Chenbarhu Banner Grassland in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Ma Jinrui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mongolia Autonomous Region - China

Mongolia Autonomous Region - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 3, 2025 shows Morigele River on the snow-covered Chenbarhu Banner Grassland in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Ma Jinrui/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Spokane Welcomes December with Snow

Snow arrived in Spokane, Washington at the start of December.

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.

Snow Falls Over Canada

Snow Falls Over Canada

A snow covered snowman family adorns a lawn in Cremona, Alta., Monday, November 24, 2025. Environment Canada says up to 15 centimetres of snow was expected to fall in the Calgary area throughout the day. Photo by Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snow Falls Over Canada

Snow Falls Over Canada

A snow covered snowman adorns a lawn in Cremona, Alta., Monday, November 24, 2025. Environment Canada says up to 15 centimetres of snow was expected to fall in the Calgary area throughout the day. Photo by Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snow in Dingxi

Snow in Dingxi

DINGXI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2025 - Snow covered flower branches in Dingxi City, Gansu Province, China on November 24, 2025.

Snow in Dingxi

Snow in Dingxi

DINGXI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2025 - Snow covered flower branches in Dingxi City, Gansu Province, China on November 24, 2025.

Snow in Dingxi

Snow in Dingxi

DINGXI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2025 - Snow covered flower branches in Dingxi City, Gansu Province, China on November 24, 2025.

Snow in Dingxi

Snow in Dingxi

DINGXI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2025 - Snow covered flower branches in Dingxi City, Gansu Province, China on November 24, 2025.

Snow in Dingxi

Snow in Dingxi

DINGXI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2025 - A pedestrian walks on the steps of a snow covered park in Dingxi City, Gansu Province, China on November 24, 2025.

UK: Snow Blankets Country as Arctic Air Arrives 9

Snow has arrived across much of the UK, from London to Scotland, on Wednesday, November 19, as Arctic air sweeps in. Londoners saw light flurries, while deeper snow covered areas including Yorkshire, County Durham, Northumberland, and the Lake District. The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings: amber for heavy snow in parts of Yorkshire and yellow for snow and ice across Northern Ireland, Wales, northern and central England, and Scotland.

UK: Snow Blankets Country as Arctic Air Arrives 8

Snow has arrived across much of the UK, from London to Scotland, on Wednesday, November 19, as Arctic air sweeps in. Londoners saw light flurries, while deeper snow covered areas including Yorkshire, County Durham, Northumberland, and the Lake District. The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings: amber for heavy snow in parts of Yorkshire and yellow for snow and ice across Northern Ireland, Wales, northern and central England, and Scotland.

UK: Snow Blankets Country as Arctic Air Arrives 6

Snow has arrived across much of the UK, from London to Scotland, on Wednesday, November 19, as Arctic air sweeps in. Londoners saw light flurries, while deeper snow covered areas including Yorkshire, County Durham, Northumberland, and the Lake District. The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings: amber for heavy snow in parts of Yorkshire and yellow for snow and ice across Northern Ireland, Wales, northern and central England, and Scotland.

UK: Snow Blankets Country as Arctic Air Arrives 7

Snow has arrived across much of the UK, from London to Scotland, on Wednesday, November 19, as Arctic air sweeps in. Londoners saw light flurries, while deeper snow covered areas including Yorkshire, County Durham, Northumberland, and the Lake District. The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings: amber for heavy snow in parts of Yorkshire and yellow for snow and ice across Northern Ireland, Wales, northern and central England, and Scotland.

UK: Snow Blankets Country as Arctic Air Arrives 5

Snow has arrived across much of the UK, from London to Scotland, on Wednesday, November 19, as Arctic air sweeps in. Londoners saw light flurries, while deeper snow covered areas including Yorkshire, County Durham, Northumberland, and the Lake District. The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings: amber for heavy snow in parts of Yorkshire and yellow for snow and ice across Northern Ireland, Wales, northern and central England, and Scotland.

UK: Snow Blankets Country as Arctic Air Arrives 4

Snow has arrived across much of the UK, from London to Scotland, on Wednesday, November 19, as Arctic air sweeps in. Londoners saw light flurries, while deeper snow covered areas including Yorkshire, County Durham, Northumberland, and the Lake District. The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings: amber for heavy snow in parts of Yorkshire and yellow for snow and ice across Northern Ireland, Wales, northern and central England, and Scotland.

UK: Snow Blankets Country as Arctic Air Arrives 3

Snow has arrived across much of the UK, from London to Scotland, on Wednesday, November 19, as Arctic air sweeps in. Londoners saw light flurries, while deeper snow covered areas including Yorkshire, County Durham, Northumberland, and the Lake District. The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings: amber for heavy snow in parts of Yorkshire and yellow for snow and ice across Northern Ireland, Wales, northern and central England, and Scotland.

UK: Snow Blankets Country as Arctic Air Arrives 2

Snow has arrived across much of the UK, from London to Scotland, on Wednesday, November 19, as Arctic air sweeps in. Londoners saw light flurries, while deeper snow covered areas including Yorkshire, County Durham, Northumberland, and the Lake District. The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings: amber for heavy snow in parts of Yorkshire and yellow for snow and ice across Northern Ireland, Wales, northern and central England, and Scotland.

UK: Snow Blankets Country as Arctic Air Arrives

Snow has arrived across much of the UK, from London to Scotland, on Wednesday, November 19, as Arctic air sweeps in. Londoners saw light flurries, while deeper snow covered areas including Yorkshire, County Durham, Northumberland, and the Lake District. The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings: amber for heavy snow in parts of Yorkshire and yellow for snow and ice across Northern Ireland, Wales, northern and central England, and Scotland.

"Blue pond" in northern Japan

"Blue pond" in northern Japan

The "blue pond," a popular sightseeing spot, in Biei in Hokkaido, northern Japan, is lit up on Nov. 15, 2025, to allow visitors to view the larch trees and the snow-covered surface glowing in the dark.

"Blue pond" in northern Japan

"Blue pond" in northern Japan

The "blue pond," a popular sightseeing spot, in Biei in Hokkaido, northern Japan, is lit up on Nov. 15, 2025, to allow visitors to view the larch trees and the snow-covered surface glowing in the dark.

China: Road Blanketed With Thick White Foam After Heavy Rain

A road in Shantou, Guangdong, was blanketed in thick foam after heavy rain on September 7, 2025, making the street look snow-covered. The foam stretched along Taishan South Road, stirred by cars and watched by pedestrians in a surreal scene. Authorities confirmed the street was cleaned but said the foam’s origin remains under investigation.

Illustration - Alsace

Illustration - Alsace

FRANCE. VOSGES (88) GERARDMER: THE SNOW-COVERED STONE BRIDGE OF SAUT DES CUVES SPANNING THE VOLOGNE RIVER Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - New York City - NYC

Illustration - New York City - NYC

UNITED STATES, NEW YORK CITY, MANHATTAN, UPPER WEST SIDE. SUNRISE ON THE FROZEN, SNOW COVERED CENTRAL PARK LAKE WITH VIEW OF THE BUILDINGS OF THE UPPER WEST SIDE (INCLUDING THE SAN REMO AND THE MAJESTIC LUXURY BUILDINGS) Photo by Francois Roux/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hot spring resort in northeastern Japan

Hot spring resort in northeastern Japan

Photo taken in December 2024 shows the snow-covered main street in the Ginzan Onsen hot spring resort in Obanazawa in Yamagata Prefecture, northeastern Japan.

Hot spring resort in northeastern Japan

Hot spring resort in northeastern Japan

A street lined with snow-covered traditional Japanese inns at the Ginzan Onsen hot spring resort is crowded with tourists in Obanazawa in Yamagata Prefecture, northeastern Japan, in January 2025.

Snow in greater Tokyo area

Snow in greater Tokyo area

People wait in a line for a bus on a snow-covered street near JR Okegawa Station in Saitama Prefecture, near Tokyo, on March 19, 2025.

Heavy snowfall in Japan

Heavy snowfall in Japan

Photo shows snow-covered temporary housing in quake-hit Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 22, 2025, following heavy snowfall.