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Moscow records heaviest snowfall in more than 200 years

Earlier this month, Russia's far east Kamchatka region declared an emergency situation due to a massive snowstorm that left its major city partially paralysed.

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Record snowfall triggers chaos across parts of Japan

Weather officials in Japan warn of heavy snowfall along the Sea of Japan coast, with up to 70 cm expected in some regions.

Climate

Frost quakes cause loud booms when bitterly cold temperatures persist

“Those loud booms aren’t paranormal - they’re cryoseisms,” says Louisville's National Weather Service.

Climate

Fake snow is saving Italy’s Winter Olympics - but it’s a temporary fix

With the Earth warming at a record rate, the list of locales that could reliably host a Winter Games will shrink substantially in the coming years.

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New Yorkers revel in snowball fight amid major winter storm

New Yorkers take part in a snowball fight in Brooklyn's McCarren Park, as a major winter storm sweeps through vast expanses of the United States.

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United States: Empty shelves as shoppers race to stock up before winter storm

Residents across Southern states headed to supermarkets to stock up on home supplies ahead of a major winter storm.

Russia

"Snow apocalypse": Russia's Kamchatka emerges from record winter storm

Life is slowly returning to normal in Russia’s far east after what residents are calling a “snow apocalypse.” A powerful cyclone dumped record snowfall on the Kamchatka region, burying homes, blocking roads, and disrupting public transport.

Moments

Why de-icing problems have grounded thousands of flights this winter

Aviation experts explain that grounding flights is more complex than just clearing a runway of snow and ice.

Climate

Europe's Winter Olympics host sites shrinking due to climate change

Chamonix and Oslo are among the sites considered risky for hosting future Games.

Travel News

Freezing rain and ice disrupt travel across central and eastern Europe

Passengers have been advised to check for the latest updates before they travel.

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What Canada, accustomed to extreme winters, can teach Europe

Euronews spoke to Patrick de Bellefeuille, a prominent Canadian weather presenter and climate specialist, on how Europe could benefit from Canada’s long experience with snowstorms. He has been forecasting for MétéoMédia, Canada’s top French-language weather network, since 1988.

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Storm Goretti hits the UK with strong winds and snow, leaving thousands without power

Hundreds of thousands without power as Storm Goretti pummels Europe. Forecasters in France and Britain issued weather warnings, urging people to stay inside their homes.

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Paris under blanket of snow as temperatures drop below zero

Severe winter weather disrupted transport across Britain, France and the Netherlands on Monday, forcing road closures, flight and train cancellations as heavy snow and ice hit parts of northwestern Europe.

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Record snowfall blankets Italy’s Prato Nevoso ski resort ahead of holidays

Italy’s Prato Nevoso ski resort recorded exceptionally heavy snowfall, creating challenging conditions for road access.

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Why skiing will be free this winter in a French Alpine resort

The struggling Saint-Colomban-des-Villards has taken the unprecedented decision to make skiing free this winter.

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Over 5,300 flights disrupted as first US nor’easter brings heavy snow to Midwest and Northeast

Severe winter weather across the United States has disrupted air and road travel, causing delays that also affect European passengers on transatlantic routes.