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US: Massive Storm System Brings Arctic Blast and Heavy Snow to Oklahoma 2

A major winter storm threatened half of the US on Friday, January 23, prompting 16 states and Washington, D.C. to declare states of emergency as regions braced for power failures and supply shortages. The massive storm system brought an Arctic blast, heavy snow, and ice to Oklahoma. This video shows snow swirl captured on Norman, Oklahoma

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US: Massive Storm System Brings Arctic Blast and Heavy Snow to Oklahoma

A major winter storm threatened half of the US on Friday, January 23, prompting 16 states and Washington, D.C. to declare states of emergency as regions braced for power failures and supply shortages. The massive storm system brought an Arctic blast, heavy snow, and ice to Oklahoma.

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Japan: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Affect Northern Regions 2

Snowfall and strong winds affected parts of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region on Tuesday, January 20, as a low-pressure system moved across northern Japan. Snow accumulated rapidly in some areas, while gusty winds led to reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast.

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Japan: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Affect Northern Regions 3

Snowfall and strong winds affected parts of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region on Tuesday, January 20, as a low-pressure system moved across northern Japan. Snow accumulated rapidly in some areas, while gusty winds led to reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast.

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Japan: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Affect Northern Regions

Snowfall and strong winds affected parts of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region on Tuesday, January 20, as a low-pressure system moved across northern Japan. Snow accumulated rapidly in some areas, while gusty winds led to reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast.

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US: Heavy Snow Squall Drops Visibility in Chicago, Winter Weather Alerts in Effect 2

Snow squall warnings were issued Wednesday morning, January 14 across parts of the Chicago area, bringing brief but intense snowfall, whiteout conditions, and strong winds that created hazardous travel conditions. The fast-moving squalls led to slick roads, reduced visibility, and flight disruptions at O’Hare Airport, where departures were temporarily grounded and delays averaged nearly an hour. Some areas reported up to two inches of snow in under two hours, while lake-effect snow is expected to continue affecting parts of Chicago, northwest Indiana, and southwest Michigan through Thursday

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US: Heavy Snow Squall Drops Visibility in Chicago, Winter Weather Alerts in Effect

Heavy snow blanketed Chicago on Wednesday morning, January 14, causing significant flight delays and creating whiteout conditions for commuters. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a 90-minute ground stop at O’Hare International Airport as a band of intense snow and ice moved through the metro area. Potent lake-effect snow is expected to impact parts of Chicago, northwest Indiana, and southwest Michigan through Thursday, January 15, with travel warnings remaining in effect.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted 3

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

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US: Winter Storm Warning Issued for Several Counties, WA

A cold weather system is moving through western Washington this week, bringing heavy snowfall of 2 to 4 feet to the mountains and wind gusts reaching 50 mph. In response to this major front, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Storm Warning for several counties, including King, Snohomish, and Pierce. The warning remains in effect until 4:00 PM today, Thursday, January 8, as hazardous travel and whiteout conditions continue to impact mountain passes.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted 2

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 4

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 5

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 3

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City

A winter storm warning was issued for upstate New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 2

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: New Jersey Declares State of Emergency Amid Severe Winter Storm

A powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. New Jersey has declared a State of Emergency due to a severe winter storm causing dangerous weather conditions, including heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

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US: Powerful Winter Storm Hits Upstate New York Under State of Emergency

A winter storm warning was issued for upstate New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. The storm impacted post-Christmas travel, leading to the cancellation of more than 1,500 flights across Philadelphia International and New York City’s three major airports. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey.

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US: Fast-Moving Clipper System Brings Snow to New Jersey 2

A fast-moving clipper system brought light snow to parts of New Jersey on Tuesday, December 23. A winter weather advisory was issued for the area as a wintry mix continued to impact the region.

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US: Fast-Moving Clipper System Brings Snow to New Jersey

A fast-moving clipper system brought light snow to parts of New Jersey on Tuesday, December 23. A winter weather advisory was issued for the area as a wintry mix continued to impact the region.

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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: 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: 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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Winter Wheat Sowing

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 19, 2025 - A farmer driving a wheat planter equipped with a Beidou navigation control system is sowing wheat in the field in Xuwa Village, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on November 19, 2025.

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Winter Wheat Sowing

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 19, 2025 - A farmer driving a wheat planter equipped with a Beidou navigation control system is sowing wheat in the field in Xuwa Village, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on November 19, 2025.

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Winter Wheat Sowing

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 19, 2025 - A farmer driving a wheat planter equipped with a Beidou navigation control system is sowing wheat in the field in Xuwa Village, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on November 19, 2025.

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Winter Wheat Sowing

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - NOVEMBER 19, 2025 - A farmer driving a wheat planter equipped with a Beidou navigation control system is sowing wheat in the field in Xuwa Village, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on November 19, 2025.

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Nomadic Life in Inner Mongolia's Horqin Grassland - China

Saintsogt gathers the livestock at the winter campsite before departing for the summer campsite on Ar Horqin Grassland, Chifeng City of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 13, 2025. Saintsogt, 55, a herdsman in Bayin-undur of Ar Horqin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is busy with the annual summer migration covering a distance of about 100 kilometers. For the past four decades, he has completed the migration every year. Saintsogt's pasture is a part of the Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System, which was listed as one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on May 20, 2022. Herders here still keep the traditional nomadic customs today. "The travel time has been shortened to three days from eight," Saintsogt said. "The rain makes pasture grow better, and the livestock have enough forage." This year, herders from more than 1,200 households and 128,000 livestock in Bayin-undur joined

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Nomadic Life in Inner Mongolia's Horqin Grassland - China

Saintsogt gathers the livestock at their winter campsite before departing for the summer campsite on Ar Horqin Grassland, Chifeng City of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 13, 2025. Saintsogt, 55, a herdsman in Bayin-undur of Ar Horqin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is busy with the annual summer migration covering a distance of about 100 kilometers. For the past four decades, he has completed the migration every year. Saintsogt's pasture is a part of the Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System, which was listed as one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on May 20, 2022. Herders here still keep the traditional nomadic customs today. "The travel time has been shortened to three days from eight," Saintsogt said. "The rain makes pasture grow better, and the livestock have enough forage." This year, herders from more than 1,200 households and 128,000 livestock in Bayin-undur joine

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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.

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Kyiv in winter

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 17, 2025 - Women walk past an electric motorised scooter from a rental service left in the street in winter, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

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Canada: Possible ‘Snownado’ Spotted In Southern Ontario Amid Blizzard Conditions

A possible 'snownado' was spotted in Dundalk, Ontario, on Thursday, February 6, amid blizzard conditions, as a low-pressure system moved into southern Ontario, bringing heavy snowfall.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snowfall, Winds Across Great Lakes And Northeast 3

A winter storm brought heavy snow and strong winds to a wide area, stretching from the Great Lakes region to parts of the Northeast, on Monday night, January 27, and into early Tuesday, January 28.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snowfall And Winds Across Great Lakes And Northeast

A winter storm brought blistering snow and strong winds to a wide area, extending from the Great Lakes region to parts of the Northeast, on Monday night, January 27, into early Tuesday, January 28.

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UK: Major Incident Declared Amid Severe Flooding In East Midlands

Torrential rain and thawing snow caused widespread flooding in the East Midlands on Monday, January 6, prompting a major incident to be declared in parts of the region.

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US: Disaster Emergency Declared As Lake Effect Snow Pummels Erie County, PA 2

An intense lake-effect snow swept through parts of New York and Pennsylvania over the Thanksgiving weekend. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro declared a state of emergency for Erie County on Saturday, November 30, and activated the National Guard in order to assist with relief efforts in the area.

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US: Disaster Emergency Declared As Lake Effect Snow Pummels Erie County, PA

An intense lake-effect snow swept through parts of New York and Pennsylvania over the Thanksgiving weekend. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro declared a state of emergency for Erie County on Saturday, November 30, and activated the National Guard in order to assist with relief efforts in the area.

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US: T-Rex Enjoys Heavy Lake Effect Snow Over Thanksgiving Weekend

An intense lake-effect snow swept through parts of New York and Pennsylvania over the Thanksgiving weekend. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro declared a state of emergency for Erie County on Saturday, November 30, and activated the National Guard in order to assist with relief efforts in the area.

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Taagepera Castle

Taagepera, 26.11.2024. Taagepera Castle´s display Wagenkülls Winter Wonderland. It is a unique festival of light that will surprise visitors with its impressive installations: for example, the striking solar system with huge planets, the Moon, and the Earth. In addition, there are illuminated alleys, glowing reindeer, colourful trees, flowers, a carriage, and much more! Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

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Taagepera Castle

Taagepera, 26.11.2024. Taagepera Castle´s display Wagenkülls Winter Wonderland. It is a unique festival of light that will surprise visitors with its impressive installations: for example, the striking solar system with huge planets, the Moon, and the Earth. In addition, there are illuminated alleys, glowing reindeer, colourful trees, flowers, a carriage, and much more! Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

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Taagepera Castle

Taagepera, 26.11.2024. Taagepera Castle´s display Wagenkülls Winter Wonderland. It is a unique festival of light that will surprise visitors with its impressive installations: for example, the striking solar system with huge planets, the Moon, and the Earth. In addition, there are illuminated alleys, glowing reindeer, colourful trees, flowers, a carriage, and much more! Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

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Taagepera Castle

Taagepera, 26.11.2024. Taagepera Castle´s display Wagenkülls Winter Wonderland. It is a unique festival of light that will surprise visitors with its impressive installations: for example, the striking solar system with huge planets, the Moon, and the Earth. In addition, there are illuminated alleys, glowing reindeer, colourful trees, flowers, a carriage, and much more! Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

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Taagepera Castle

Taagepera, 26.11.2024. Taagepera Castle´s display Wagenkülls Winter Wonderland. It is a unique festival of light that will surprise visitors with its impressive installations: for example, the striking solar system with huge planets, the Moon, and the Earth. In addition, there are illuminated alleys, glowing reindeer, colourful trees, flowers, a carriage, and much more! Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

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China: Encountering Dense Fog In Remote Wilderness Near Wujiaqu, Xinjiang

In northern China’s Xinjiang region, near Wujiaqu city, a man driving through a remote wilderness on the night of November 24, 2024, encountered dense fog. The area was shrouded in a layer of low-lying fog, resembling a delicate veil over the landscape. With visibility drastically reduced, the driver’s vehicle could only proceed slowly and cautiously. The silent, desolate wilderness, combined with the mysterious fog, created an eerie atmosphere.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Snow To Parts Of Denver Met Area

A winter storm moved through the Denver metropolitan area on Sunday night, November 24, bringing snow to parts of the region.

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UK: Storm Bert Brings Heavy Snow To Large Parts Of Country 2

Storm Bert hit the UK on Saturday, November 23, causing power outages to at least 60,000 homes, businesses, and farms, along with disruptions to flights, roads, and railways. Weather warnings for ice, wind, rain, and snow were issued for much of the country.

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Canada: Major Snowfall Hits Much Of Central And Southern Alberta 3

A snowfall warning was issued for much of central and southern Alberta on Saturday, November 23. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) stated that total snowfall in parts of the eastern region could reach 35 centimeters.

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UK: Storm Bert Brings Heavy Snow To Large Parts Of Country 3

Storm Bert hit the UK on Saturday, November 23, causing power outages to at least 60,000 homes, businesses, and farms, along with disruptions to flights, roads, and railways. Weather warnings for ice, wind, rain, and snow were issued for much of the country.

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UK: Storm Bert Brings Heavy Snow To Large Parts Of Country

Storm Bert hit the UK on Saturday, November 23, causing power outages and disruptions to flights, roads, and railways. Weather warnings for ice, wind, rain, and snow remained in effect across much of the country.

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Canada: Major Snowfall Hits Much Of Central And Southern Alberta 2

A snowfall warning was issued for much of central and southern Alberta on Saturday, November 23. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) stated that total snowfall in parts of the eastern region could reach 35 centimeters.