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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.

06/01/2026

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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.

24/12/2025

Travel News

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.

23/12/2025

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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.

03/12/2025

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Trans-Siberian Highway paralysed by 85-kilometre traffic jam

Snowy conditions on the Trans-Siberian Highway caused an 85-kilometre traffic jam, leaving drivers stranded for hours and truckers for days in freezing temperatures.

01/12/2025

Travel News

Deadly Patagonia storm raises urgent questions over park safety

An absence of park rangers, and issues with weather forecasting, led a group of tourists to embark on the tricky O Circuit trek despite worsening weather conditions.

27/11/2025

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French ski resort starts early artificial snowmaking ahead of winter

A ski resort in France’s Auvergne region is producing artificial snow weeks ahead of winter in a bid to secure the season despite warm temperatures and environmental concerns.

17/11/2025

Moments

Why winter might be the best season of all for holidays in Europe

As more of us opt for ‘low season’ escapes, there’s a growing sense that winter can be one of the best times to explore Europe, and enjoy some unique experiences into the bargain.

15/11/2025

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Red panda cubs see snow for the first time at a US zoo

Zoo Knoxville officials say the brothers -named Mr. Darcy and Dr. Wallace - explored their habitat, enjoyed a snack and even a short nap in the snow flurries.

10/11/2025

Destinations

These 3 countries hide Europe’s best-value ski slopes

A study from earlier this year found that overall, the cost of skiing in Europe has risen by 34.8 per cent above inflation since 2015.

05/11/2025

Destinations

I skied with eagles at one of France’s most sustainable Alpine resorts

In the French Alps, some resorts offer skiers more than just scenic slopes.

25/10/2025

Climate

Climate change melts California glaciers to unprecedented levels

The glacier melt in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains is unprecedented, a new study shows.

09/10/2025

Climate

More than 1,000 small glaciers in Switzerland have already disappeared

Since 2015, glaciologists say Switzerland's glaciers have shrunk by a quarter.

02/10/2025

Green News

Geologists turn to remote tools as Italy’s Ventina glacier melts fast

After 130 years of direct measurement, the retreat of Italy’s Ventina glacier will now be tracked by drones due to rapid melting and unstable terrain.

19/08/2025

Green News

WATCH: Weekend of wild weather brings rare snow to Australian towns

As much as 40 centimetres of snow fell in parts of New South Wales over the weekend, the most since the mid-1980s, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

04/08/2025

Travel News

Inside the Arctic airports that never close for snow

Where most airports would close for a few centimetres of snow, some battle-hardened Arctic Circle airports refuse to close for anything.

18/04/2025

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Snow corridor ploughed through northern Japan mountain route

A snow-packed section that stretches about 37 kilometres was previously closed but traffic resumed on Tuesday for the first time in about four-and-half months.

16/04/2025

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Meet Zen, the border collie leading avalanche rescues in the Dolomites

When things go wrong, the only weapon Alpine rescuers have to search is dogs.

08/04/2025

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Behind the scenes with alpine rescue dogs ready to save lives

On the slopes near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Zen, a five-year-old border collie, leads a pack of trainee rescue dogs, preparing for the rising avalanche threat in the Italian Alps.

31/03/2025

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Snowfall in eastern Turkey creates postcard-worthy landscapes

Heavy snowfall in Turkey blanketed forests and mountains in white, while freezing temperatures in Van province led to the partial freezing of Lake Erçek.

05/03/2025