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Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

Windy weather at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic Opening event in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 28, 2025. The qualification of men's ski jumping Large Hill HS142 was cancelled. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

Windy weather at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic Opening event in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 28, 2025. The qualification of men's ski jumping Large Hill HS142 was cancelled. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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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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RECAP: Record Rain Batters Tokyo as Chiba Sees Tornado-Like Event

Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused extreme weather across the Kanto region on Thursday, September 11. In Tokyo, Setagaya Ward recorded 92.0 mm of rain and Ota Ward 88.5 mm in just one hour, with some central areas receiving over 100 mm. The intense downpours disrupted rail and airport services and caused rivers including the Yazawa and Tachiai to overflow. Meanwhile, in Chiba Prefecture, a tornado-like phenomenon was observed, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a “Tornado Advisory” for the Tokyo area.

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US: Massive Dust Storm Slams Burning Man Festival in Nevada 6

A massive dust storm with heavy winds swept through Black Rock Desert in Nevada on the eve of its annual "Burning Man" festival, Saturday, August 23, flipping tents and wiping out camps. The storm caused minor injuries to four participants and forced the event's gate to close for nearly two hours as gusts toppled structures across the site.

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RECAP: Dust Storms Disrupt Burning Man Festival in Nevada

Severe dust storms and high winds disrupted Nevada’s Burning Man festival over the weekend, damaging campsites and art installations, halting flights, and causing long traffic delays. Conditions improved Monday, but thunderstorms and potential flooding are expected through midweek.

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US: Massive Dust Storm Slams Burning Man Festival in Nevada 5

A massive dust storm with heavy winds swept through Black Rock Desert in Nevada on the eve of its annual "Burning Man" festival, Saturday, August 23, flipping tents and wiping out camps. The storm caused minor injuries to four participants and forced the event's gate to close for nearly two hours as gusts toppled structures across the site.

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US: Massive Dust Storm Slams Burning Man Festival in Nevada 4

A massive dust storm with heavy winds swept through Black Rock Desert in Nevada on the eve of its annual "Burning Man" festival, Saturday, August 23, flipping tents and wiping out camps. The storm caused minor injuries to four participants and forced the event's gate to close for nearly two hours as gusts toppled structures across the site.

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US: Massive Dust Storm Slams Burning Man Festival in Nevada 3

A massive dust storm with heavy winds swept through Black Rock Desert in Nevada on the eve of its annual "Burning Man" festival, Saturday, August 23, flipping tents and wiping out camps. The storm caused minor injuries to four participants and forced the event's gate to close for nearly two hours as gusts toppled structures across the site. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory and a flood watch for the area on Sunday. This video, filmed on Sunday, August 24, shows the Black Rock City with strong winds whipping up dust and reducing visibility.

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US: Massive Dust Storm Slams Burning Man Festival in Nevada 2

A massive dust storm with heavy winds swept through Black Rock Desert in Nevada on the eve of its annual "Burning Man" festival, Saturday, August 23, flipping tents and wiping out camps. The storm caused minor injuries to four participants and forced the event's gate to close for nearly two hours as gusts toppled structures across the site.

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US: Massive Dust Storm Slams Burning Man Festival in Nevada

A massive dust storm with heavy winds swept through Black Rock Desert in Nevada on the eve of its annual "Burning Man" festival, Saturday, August 23, flipping tents and wiping out camps. The storm caused minor injuries to four participants and forced the event's gate to close for nearly two hours as gusts toppled structures across the site.

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Kaljakellunta hellepäivänä

Traditional happening Kaljakellunta (Beer floating) gathered people with inflatable dinghies and self-built rafts to River Kerava in Vantaa, Finland on 26th July, 2025. Participants float with the stream, socialising and drinking beer. Temperatures may rise to as high as 30 degrees in some parts of Finland on Saturday. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Kaljakellunta hellepäivänä

Traditional happening Kaljakellunta (Beer floating) gathered people with inflatable dinghies and self-built rafts to River Kerava in Vantaa, Finland on 26th July, 2025. Participants float with the stream, socialising and drinking beer. Temperatures may rise to as high as 30 degrees in some parts of Finland on Saturday. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Kaljakellunta hellepäivänä

Traditional happening Kaljakellunta (Beer floating) gathered people with inflatable dinghies and self-built rafts to River Vantaa in Vantaa, Finland on 26th July, 2025. Participants float with the stream, socialising and drinking beer. Temperatures may rise to as high as 30 degrees in some parts of Finland on Saturday. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Kaljakellunta hellepäivänä

Traditional happening Kaljakellunta (Beer floating) gathered people with inflatable dinghies and self-built rafts to River Vantaa in Vantaa, Finland on 26th July, 2025. Participants float with the stream, socialising and drinking beer. Temperatures may rise to as high as 30 degrees in some parts of Finland on Saturday. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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China: Rare Waterspout Twirls Over Songyuan Sky

This stunning moment captured a rare waterspout phenomenon, known locally as a “dragon sucking water,” appearing in the sky on July 16, 2025, in Songyuan, Jilin. It mesmerized onlookers with its swirling, column-like form. The rare sight left local residents in awe, as the phenomenon remained visible for about three to four minutes before gradually fading away.

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Spain: Hailstorm Hits Pallars Jussà, Catalonia

A hailstorm hit Pallars Jussà in Catalonia on Friday, July 11.

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China: Lightning Strikes Through Rainbow as Sunset Paints Sky in Inner Mongolia

This is the stunning moment that a rare mix of lightning and rainbow lit up the sky, capturing a breathtaking scene that also featured sunset and colorful clouds. On May 11, 2025, in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, the video showed a rare atmospheric phenomenon where a bolt of lightning slashed through the sky as a vivid rainbow arched across the horizon. As the sun began to set, casting an orange hue over the clouds, onlookers were treated to a mesmerizing display where multiple natural elements, lightning, rainbow, sunset, and painted clouds, had converged in one frame. The lightning bolt flashed dramatically across the sky just beneath the arc of the rainbow, creating a moment of natural beauty that was rarely seen together. The video ended with the lightning fading into the distance as the rainbow slowly dissolved into the dusky sky.

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China: Brief Appearance of Seven-Colored Cloud Amazes Locals in Hubei

This rare moment captures an iridescent cloud spotted in the sky, as a local resident managed to film the fleeting phenomenon before it vanished within minutes. Filmed on May 30, 2025, in Enshi, Hubei Province, China, the video shows a vibrant, seven-colored cloud glowing above the skyline. The shimmering formation, commonly known as a "rainbow auspicious cloud", was visible for only about two minutes before fading into the atmosphere.

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Japan: Rare Low-Latitude Aurora Dazzles Across Hokkaido

A rare low-latitude aurora illuminated the night sky across Hokkaido, Japan, on June 1. This stunning display of Northern Lights was visible due to a severe geomagnetic storm, triggered by a powerful solar flare.

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US: Solar Flare Triggers Widespread Aurora Display

A severe geomagnetic storm caused the Northern Lights to appear over a wide area of Europe and the United States on Sunday, June 1, as an Earth-orbiting satellite detected an explosive solar flare on Friday.

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China: Stunning Fireball Meteor Lights Up Sky Over Maoming, Guangdong

This is the unexpected moment that a resident witnessed a rare celestial event as a brilliant fireball meteor streaked across the sky, momentarily lighting up the area as if it had been daytime. On May 28, 2025, at approximately 9:33 PM local time, in Maoming, Guangdong, the dashcam footage captured a sudden flash of light in the sky. The video showed the night sky abruptly lit up, accompanied by a loud bang, as a fireball meteor tore through the atmosphere. The Maoming Emergency Management Bureau confirmed that the event had not been caused by lightning and advised residents not to panic, as no accidents or injuries had been reported. The video ended with the fireball fading from view, and the night sky returning to darkness.

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US: Series of Lightning Strikes Captured Amid Thunderstorm in Texas

A series of massive lightning strikes was captured on camera near Westbrook, Texas on Thursday, May 29, as a thunderstorm swept through the area. The repeated flashes lit up the sky, showcasing the storm’s intensity.

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US: Massive Shelf Cloud Looms Over Central Florida Skies

A massive, ominous shelf cloud was seen over eastern Central Florida, Florida on Thursday, May 29.

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China: Dust Devil Spins Through Mount Wutai Scenic Area

On May 5, 2025, a dust devil rapidly formed and dissipated within seconds in the Mount Wutai scenic area of Shanxi. The swirling vortex moved swiftly across a path, creating a dramatic contrast against the otherwise calm, mountainous surroundings. According to local meteorological authorities, the dust devil was caused by intense localized surface heating, which triggered the rapid upward movement of warm air.

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US: Spectacular May’s Flower Moon Lights Up Skies 2

A spectacular May's Flower Moon lit up the night skies across the U.S. on Monday, May 12.

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US: Spectacular May’s Flower Moon Lights Up Skies

A spectacular May's Flower Moon lit up the night skies across the U.S. on Monday, May 12.

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April’s Full Moon Graces Night Sky 3

The full moon of April, the Pink Moon, shone in the night sky on Sunday, April 13, appearing as a 'micromoon' due to its farthest distance from Earth this year.

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April’s Full Moon Graces Night Sky 2

The full moon of April, the Pink Moon, shone in the night sky on Sunday, April 13, appearing as a 'micromoon' due to its farthest distance from Earth this year.

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April’s Full Moon Graces Night Sky

The full moon of April, the Pink Moon, shone in the night sky on Sunday, April 13, appearing as a 'micromoon' due to its farthest distance from Earth this year.

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Shelter in the basement of an apartment building

28.03.2025, Tallinn. Opening of a model shelter, built in cooperation with the City of Tallinn and the Rescue Board, at Kivila 3a, Lasnamäe. Sheltering may be necessary in the event of a military threat, as well as other dangers such as extreme weather, large fires, chemical attacks, or civil unrest. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Shelter in the basement of an apartment building

28.03.2025, Tallinn. Opening of a model shelter, built in cooperation with the City of Tallinn and the Rescue Board, at Kivila 3a, Lasnamäe. Sheltering may be necessary in the event of a military threat, as well as other dangers such as extreme weather, large fires, chemical attacks, or civil unrest. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Shelter in the basement of an apartment building

28.03.2025, Tallinn. Opening of a model shelter, built in cooperation with the City of Tallinn and the Rescue Board, at Kivila 3a, Lasnamäe. Sheltering may be necessary in the event of a military threat, as well as other dangers such as extreme weather, large fires, chemical attacks, or civil unrest. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Shelter in the basement of an apartment building

28.03.2025, Tallinn. Opening of a model shelter, built in cooperation with the City of Tallinn and the Rescue Board, at Kivila 3a, Lasnamäe. Sheltering may be necessary in the event of a military threat, as well as other dangers such as extreme weather, large fires, chemical attacks, or civil unrest. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Shelter in the basement of an apartment building

28.03.2025, Tallinn. Opening of a model shelter, built in cooperation with the City of Tallinn and the Rescue Board, at Kivila 3a, Lasnamäe. Sheltering may be necessary in the event of a military threat, as well as other dangers such as extreme weather, large fires, chemical attacks, or civil unrest. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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China: Wugong Mountain Visitors Battle Extreme Wind

This is the stunning moment that nature's force was captured, as visitors struggled against relentless winds. On February 17, 2025, in Pingxiang, Jiangxi, the video vividly captured when gusts of wind, with no trees to block them, buffeted visitors on Wugong Mountain. Individuals were seen grappling to maintain balance, with some nearly being swept off their feet by the powerful gusts of wind. Fortunately, the event concluded without any reported injuries, but the video serves as a dramatic reminder of the mountain's unpredictable weather conditions.

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US: Unexpected Snowfall in Cheltenham Ahead of 2nd Day of Festival

On Wednesday morning, March 12, snow fell at Cheltenham Racecourse before the Queen Mother Champion Chase event. The course experienced a light snowfall around 7:00 a.m., and sleet and cold temperatures were predicted to continue throughout the morning.

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US: Unexpected Snowfall in Cheltenham Ahead of 2nd Day of Festival 2

On Wednesday morning, March 12, snow fell at Cheltenham Racecourse before the Queen Mother Champion Chase event. The course experienced a light snowfall around 7:00 a.m., and sleet and cold temperatures were predicted to continue throughout the morning.

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Heavy Snowfall in Canada

Bernardo Sarmento and three-year-old Rafael sled down a residential street during a during a snowstorm in Ottawa, on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The City of Ottawa has declared a significant weather event with Environment Canada predicting total snowfall amounts ranging from 30 to 40cm with near zero visibility at times. Photo by Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Snowfall in Canada

A pedestrian walks down a road during a snowstorm in Ottawa, on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The City of Ottawa has declared a significant weather event with Environment Canada predicting total snowfall amounts ranging from 30 to 40cm with near zero visibility at times.Photo by Spencer Colby/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM