Now playing Next Climate Now January 2019 fourth warmest on record IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COPERNICUS January 2019 witnesses extreme cold and rising temperatures across the planet. 15/02/2019
Now playing Next no comment Hundreds take part in large public snowball fight in Tacoma, Washington Several hundred people showed up at Wright Park in Tacoma on Saturday, after a local resident Stacy Stevens put up a post on Facebook the day before saying there would be a huge public snowball fight. 10/02/2019
Now playing Next no comment Estonia holds annual sauna marathon The rules of the game are simple: teams are giving a map of all the participating saunas and have to spend at least three minutes in each one as well as nominate a team-member to jump into an ice hole at each stop 05/02/2019
Now playing Next no comment The annual Sapporo snow festival kicks off Visitors are flocking to the city of Sapporo on Japan`s northern island of Hokkaido to see snow and ice sculptures as the annual snow festival kicks off. 04/02/2019
Now playing Next no comment Young snowboarders show off their skills on French streets Two young brothers and their friend took advantage of the fresh snow in Briancon, a commune in France's Hautes-Alpes region, on Friday by snowboarding through the streets of its iconic old town. 03/02/2019
Now playing Next world news Big freeze: Cold weather and snow to sweep western Europe this weekend Some parts will see temperatures drop 12C below the seasonal average. 01/02/2019
Now playing Next Russia Watch: Animals at Moscow zoo have fun in snow Nearly half a month's worth of snow fell on the Russian capital over the weekend. 31/01/2019
Now playing Next Germany Heavy snowfall causes chaos on roads in southwest Germany There was chaos on the highways in southwest Germany on Monday after heavy snowfall and icy conditions left motorists to navigate slippery roads. 28/01/2019
Now playing Next no comment Firefighters rescue deer from icy lake in Kansas Firefighters in Kansas have come to the rescue of a deer that fell through the ice on Lake Olathe. 22/01/2019
Now playing Next no comment 'Zero visibility' as winter storm hits Sierra Nevada Snowploughs were struggling to keep up — as soon as they dig out areas of road, a fresh layer of the white stuff falls, covering the area. 18/01/2019
Now playing Next no comment Snow covers Jerusalem as storm hits the region Snow fell over the city of Jerusalem on Wednesday while torrential rains and stormy seas hit Gaza city. 17/01/2019
Now playing Next World Fatal avalanches in Austrian Alps Three German men have been killed and one is still missing after an avalanche in Austria - but searches have been halted for the time being, because of the risk of further snow-slides. So far this month 24 people have died in central Europe - because of the bad weather. 14/01/2019
Now playing Next world news Chaotic snowfall freezes parts of Europe Extreme snowfall caused chaos in parts of Europe this week, bringing some communities in Germany and Austria to a grinding halt. Here is a look at of some of the areas most affected by this severe winter weather. 12/01/2019
Now playing Next China Ice and snow festival opens in China Temperatures are well below freezing but visitors' spirits are high at this year's International Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin, China. 31/12/2018
Now playing Next no comment Snowfall brings welcome end to dry conditions Snow blanketed South Africa’s Cape as a cold front hit parts of the country on Monday, July 2. 03/07/2018
Now playing Next no comment Germany and Poland experience late cold snap There are reports of heavy snowfalls in Germany and Poland 29/03/2018
Now playing Next world news UK police rescue hundreds of stranded motorists More freezing snowy weather was forecast as Storm Emma approaches from Portugal and France, with warnings of treacherous weather across southern England and Ireland 02/03/2018
Now playing Next no comment Snow falls in the UK capital, covers Buckingham Palace in white Snow covers London as the "Beast of the East" brings Siberian weather to Britain. 28/02/2018
Now playing Next no comment Record snowfall in Croatia Record snowfall and sub-zero temperatures paralysed parts of Croatia on Tuesday (February 27) causing havoc on highways and prompting authorities to evacuate residents of several villages. 27/02/2018
Now playing Next France Paris snow seen from outer space A satellite photographed Paris after last week's exceptional snowfall, resulting in stunning views of the City of Lights from 800 km above ground. 12/02/2018