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Arctic Blast Turns Niagara Falls Into Icy Winter Spectacle

Visitors flocked to Niagara Falls to witness the rare sight of the iconic waterfalls partially frozen, with extreme cold and an Arctic blast coating railings, rocks and surrounding areas in thick ice.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Triggers Building Collapses in Niigata

Across Niigata Prefecture, multiple structures collapsed due to heavy snowfall between Monday, February 2 and Tuesday, February 3, leaving two people in critical condition. This video shows a house in the Hanazono area of Nagaoka City that is believed to have collapsed under the weight of snow. As of February 3, snow accumulation in Nagaoka had reached about 1.4 meters, roughly 2.6 times the seasonal average.

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US: Cold Snap Sends Iguanas Falling From Trees Across South Florida

As a cold snap pushed temperatures in south Florida into the mid-30s, cold-stunned iguanas began falling from trees. Around 600 iguanas were dropped off at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission facilities over the weekend, while professional trappers collected hundreds more in a single day. Because iguanas are considered an invasive species, those collected are not released back into the wild.

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US: Rivers Frozen in Philadelphia Following Arctic Blast

Freezing temperatures in Philadelphia caused multiple water main breaks and froze rivers, leading to emergency repairs throughout the city. Police warned residents not to walk on the frozen waterways, emphasizing that the ice was dangerously thin despite its appearance.

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US: Floating Ice Drifts Through Chicago River Amid Frozen Conditions 2

The Chicago River was partially frozen as plummeting temperatures continued in the city. This video captures an icebreaker navigating the frozen Chicago River on Thursday, January 29.

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China: Tent Roof Collapses During Snow Removal in Henan

A woman in Henan, China, accidentally caused a tent roof to collapse while clearing heavy snow on January 20, 2026. The video shows the structure giving way within seconds, leaving the roof caved in as she stepped back in shock.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Record Snow and Dangerous Cold to South Carolina

A powerful winter storm swept across South Carolina over the weekend, bringing heavy snow, dangerous cold, and major travel disruptions as Charleston set a new daily snowfall record. This video was taken in Moncks Corner, Charleston metropolitan area on Saturday, January 31.

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US: Deadly Winter Storm Grips North Carolina

A weekend winter storm brought record snowfall and extreme cold to the U.S. Southeast, killing two people in traffic accidents and causing more than 1,000 crashes in North Carolina. Coastal areas suffered severe damage, including homes washed away. North Carolina saw a foot of snow in several areas, Charleston, South Carolina set a new daily snowfall record, and Florida experienced its coldest temperatures in over a decade.

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US: Man Dives Into Deep Snow After Record Snowfall in North Carolina

North Carolina saw record-setting snowfall, with some areas reporting more than 20 inches of accumulation, as a weekend winter storm brought extreme cold to the U.S. Southeast.

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US: Winter Storm Warning in Effect as Significant Snow Hits Eastern Tennessee

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of eastern Tennessee as another winter system threatened to bring significant snow accumulations to the region starting Friday, January 30.

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US: Arctic Air Mass Brings Significant Lake-Effect Snow to Michigan

An Arctic air mass moved into Michigan on Wednesday, January 28, and lingered over the region, creating significant lake-effect snow. The freezing surge brought heavy snowfall across various parts of the state.

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China: Soap Bubbles Freeze Instantly in Minus 27°C Cold

On January 21, 2026, in Jilin, northeastern China, a video showed extremely cold outdoor conditions with temperatures reaching minus 27 degrees Celsius. A young boy was seen blowing soap bubbles into the air. As the bubbles floated and landed on a nearby table, they quickly froze into crystal-like bubbles. Their surfaces reflected colorful light, creating a sparkling appearance. When the frozen bubbles eventually broke, they turned into soft white fragments instead of liquid. The unusual effect could only be observed under severe winter conditions.

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US: Floating Ice Drifts Through Chicago River Amid Frozen Conditions

The Chicago River was partially frozen as plummeting temperatures continued in the city. This video shows the remains of floating ice on the Chicago River in Chicago on Thursday, January 29.

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US: Sidewalk Turns Icy in Nicholasville, Kentucky

On January 28, 2026, in Nicholasville, Kentucky, a video showed a sidewalk covered in ice, making it extremely slippery. The icy surface formed after freezing temperatures affected Kentucky and surrounding areas, creating slick conditions on roads and walkways.

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Japan: Record January Snowfall Hits Aomori, Disrupting Traffic and Trains

On January 28, Aomori City recorded 150 centimeters of snowfall for the first time in 40 years, causing traffic congestion across the city and a series of train service suspensions. Snow depth reached 154 centimeters by 9 p.m., tying for the second-highest January total on record, last seen on January 30, 1986. According to Aomori Prefecture, as of 2 p.m. on January 29, two people had died and 85 others were injured, while damage was confirmed at four residential properties. The video captures conditions in Aomori City on the morning of January 29, showing the extent of the heavy snowfall.

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US: Ice Floes Cover NYC Rivers After Snowstorm 2

Ice floes were seen floating on the Hudson and East rivers in New York on Tuesday, January 27, following a winter snowstorm that forced NYC Ferry service to be suspended.

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US: Ice Floes Cover NYC Rivers After Snowstorm 3

Ice floes were seen drifting along the Hudson and East rivers in New York on Tuesday, January 27, following a winter snowstorm that forced the suspension of NYC Ferry service. NYC Ferry service across all routes remained suspended for a second day on Wednesday, January 28, due to floating ice in both the East and Hudson rivers.

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China: Car Wash Gone Wrong as Extreme Cold Coats Vehicle in Ice

On January 19, 2026, in Shenyang, Liaoning, a video showed a man attempting to wash his car in temperatures near −30°C, only for the water to freeze instantly. Ice quickly coated the vehicle’s body, windows, and mirrors, turning it into what viewers called a “frozen candy car.” The video ended with the car fully covered in ice, as the owner laughed at the irony that the wash had made it even messier once it thawed.

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China: Watch Tap Water Freeze Instantly in Bitter Cold

On January 22, 2026, in Donghai County, Jiangsu, a video showed a blogger pouring water from a kettle into the open air, where it froze almost instantly. The footage highlighted the severe cold as the stream quickly turned into solid ice on contact.

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US: Boston Buried by Snow as Historic Winter Storm Brings Extreme Cold

From January 24 to 26, 2026, a large-scale winter storm developed across the southern to northeastern United States, bringing heavy snow and freezing rain. The storm created severe weather conditions across the region and caused widespread impacts.

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US: Severe Winter Storm Slams Nashville With Snow and Ice

From January 24 to 26, 2026, a large-scale winter storm developed across the southern to northeastern United States, bringing heavy snow and freezing rain to the Nashville area. The storm created severe weather conditions across the region and caused widespread impacts.

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US: Snow Squall Warnings Issued Across Ohio, Triggering Dangerous Travel Conditions 3

The National Weather Service issued multiple snow squall warnings for parts of Ohio on Tuesday, January 27, as intense bursts of snow and high winds created dangerous travel conditions. These fast-moving squalls produced heavy snowfall and wind gusts exceeding 35 mph, resulting in near-zero visibility across several counties. Video captures a plane landing at a snow-blanketed John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

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US: Ice Floes Cover NYC Rivers After Snowstorm

Ice floes were seen floating on the Hudson and East rivers in New York on Tuesday, January 27, following a winter snowstorm that forced NYC Ferry service to be suspended.

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US: Snow Squall Warnings Issued Across Ohio, Triggering Dangerous Travel Conditions 2

The National Weather Service issued multiple snow squall warnings for parts of Ohio on Tuesday, January 27, as intense bursts of snow and high winds created dangerous travel conditions. These fast-moving squalls produced heavy snowfall and wind gusts exceeding 35 mph, resulting in near-zero visibility across several counties.

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Canada: Snow Squalls and Cold Weather Continue to Batter Southern Ontario

Environment Canada issued snow squall and cold warnings on Tuesday, January 27, as the chilly weather continued to batter the region, including the Greater Toronto Area.

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US: Snow Squall Warnings Issued Across Ohio, Triggering Dangerous Travel Conditions

The National Weather Service issued multiple snow squall warnings for parts of Ohio on Tuesday, January 27, as intense bursts of snow and high winds created dangerous travel conditions. These fast-moving squalls produced heavy snowfall and wind gusts exceeding 35 mph, resulting in near-zero visibility across several counties.

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China: Soap Bubbles Freeze Within Seconds in Extreme Cold

A Chinese blogger captured soap bubbles freezing almost instantly in minus 15°C temperatures on December 26, 2025, in Mohe, Heilongjiang.

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US: Time-Lapse Shows Heavy Snow Blanketing Ohio State University’s South Oval

Time-lapse footage shows snow accumulating over a 24-hour period on Sunday, January 25, at the South Oval on the Ohio State University campus. A major winter storm swept across the U.S., bringing widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. The storm has caused seven deaths and massive power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of people.

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Japan: Cold Front Stalls Over Hokkaido Bringing More Than One Meter Snow to Sapporo 2

A cold front stalled over Hokkaido on Sunday, January 25, leaving more than one meter of snow on the ground in Sapporo — the highest January total recorded in the city in decades. The persistent storm heavily disrupted transportation, leaving thousands stranded at New Chitose Airport.

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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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Japan: Cold Front Stalls Over Hokkaido Bringing More Than One Meter Snow to Sapporo

A cold front stalled over Hokkaido on Sunday, January 25, leaving more than one meter of snow on the ground in Sapporo — the highest January total recorded in the city in decades. The persistent storm heavily disrupted transportation, leaving thousands stranded at New Chitose Airport.

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US: Deadly Winter Storm Brings Snow, Ice and Power Outages 3

A major winter storm swept across the U.S. bringing widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain on Sunday, January 25.

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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: 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: Deadly Winter Storm Brings Snow, Ice and Power Outages

A major winter storm swept across the U.S. bringing widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain on Sunday, January 25.

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US: Deadly Winter Storm Brings Snow, Ice and Power Outages 2

A major winter storm swept across the U.S. bringing widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain on Sunday, January 25.

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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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US: Arctic Blast Brings Frigid Temperatures and Heavy Snow to Colorado

A blast of Arctic air moved into Colorado, bringing freezing temperatures and heavy snow to the region on Friday, January 23.

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US: Long Lines Form at Gas Stations in Pennsylvania Ahead of Major Winter Storm

As dangerous cold grips Pennsylvania, on Friday, January 23, the National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning ahead of significant snowfall expected. Residents across the region formed long lines outside supermarkets and gas stations to secure essential supplies and fuel before the arrival of the major winter storm.

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Japan: Hundreds of Vehicles Stranded on Hokuriku Expressway Amid Record Snowfall in Fukui

Heavy snowfall in Fukui Prefecture prompted the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a weather warning on Friday, January 23. As rapid accumulation caused severe traffic disruptions, approximately 360 vehicles were left stranded on the Hokuriku Expressway near Tsuruga City.

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Japan: Brilliant Mpemba Effect Captured in Hokkaido Amid Massive Cold Wave

As a massive cold wave hit a wide area of Japan on Friday, January 23, social media footage from Hokkaido captured a brilliant display of the Mpemba effect. The video shows boiling water being thrown into the freezing air, where it instantly transforms into a shimmering cloud of ice crystals.

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US: Winter Storm Creates Rare Snow Rollers in New York Suburb

Dozens of rare “snow rollers” appeared overnight in the Rochester suburb of Chili, New York, after a winter storm brought strong winds and fresh snow. The unusual snow formations develop only under specific conditions, when wind, moisture and temperature combine to allow snow to roll and grow naturally.

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US: Panic Buying as People Rush to Stock Up Ahead of Winter Storm 2

As a potentially historic winter storm dubbed “Fern” approaches the United States, residents from Texas to the Northeast are stockpiling essential goods. Fears of being trapped indoors by heavy snow, ice and extreme cold have triggered widespread panic buying, leaving grocery store shelves bare across many areas. This video was shot at Walmart in Nicholasville, Kentucky.

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US: Panic Buying as People Rush to Stock Up Ahead of Winter Storm

As a potentially historic winter storm dubbed “Fern” approaches the United States, residents from Texas to the Northeast are stockpiling essential goods. Fears of being trapped indoors by heavy snow, ice and extreme cold have triggered widespread panic buying, leaving grocery store shelves bare across many areas.

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US: Extreme Cold Watch in Effect in Iowa as Strong Gusts Create Dangerous Conditions

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Iowa, warning of high winds, snow, and an extended period of low temperatures. A wind advisory remained in effect until 11 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, for several counties. In northern and northeastern Iowa, strong gusts caused blowing snow and reduced visibility, potentially triggering blizzard conditions.

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Japan: Strongest Cold Wave of Season Brings Heavy Snow to Wide Areas 2

A cold wave described as the strongest of the season has brought heavy snowfall to wide areas of Japan, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast. The snow is expected to persist through around Sunday, January 25.

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Japan: Strongest Cold Wave of Season Brings Heavy Snow to Wide Areas

A cold wave described as the strongest of the season has brought heavy snowfall to wide areas of Japan, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast. The snow is expected to persist through around Sunday, January 25.

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US: Winter Storm Triggers Snow Emergencies in Parts of Ohio

A blast of winter weather hit Ohio on Monday, January 19, prompting snow emergencies in some counties.

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US: Snow Blankets Parts of Kentucky 2

Parts of Kentucky saw snowfall on Wednesday, January 21.