Snow storm

Europe News

Thousands of homes lose power as snowstorms bring chaos to the Balkans

Tens of thousands of homes left without power as heavy snowstorms grip the Balkans region. The storms have also caused major disruption in traffic as highways were shut down and train services suspended.

25/12/2024

World News

Two hikers stranded in Slovenian Alps as bad weather hampers rescue

Croatia, Bosnia and Slovenia have been struggling with harsh winter conditions as a snowstorm brings disruption, with Serbia forecast to be hit next.

23/12/2024

Europe News

Storm Darragh causes widespread disruption in the UK and Ireland

Storm Darragh has left hundreds of thousands in Ireland and the UK without power with heavy rain and winds gusts reaching 150 km per hour.

07/12/2024

Germany

Snowstorms cause havoc on German motorways

Drivers with summer tyres were stuck due to 10cm snowfall

21/04/2024

Spain

Storms cause traffic chaos and floods in Spain

The majority of regions in Spain were under orange alert for snowfall, as snow, wind and rain disrupted daily life.

28/02/2024

Green News

Nature-loving hiker dies in ‘whiteout conditions’ in the US

‘If we take care of nature, nature will take care of us’ said Christopher Roma, one of almost 100 people to die during the extreme winter storms.

22/01/2024

World News

Cold snap causes disruption in Europe

French authorities closed two freeways on Tuesday as sub-zero temperature continue across the continent.

09/01/2024

Russia

Severe blizzard blankets Moscow in worst snow in decades

The Russian capital has been buried by unprecedented snowfall, causing chaos on roads and closing schools.

15/12/2023

Norway

Avalanches kill tourists in Norway with more bad weather forecast

Four avalanches in the north of Norway have claimed four lives.

01/04/2023

USA

Extreme weather conditions batter East and West of United States

The parade of winter storms that have pummeled California has caused hundreds of millions of dollars of damage as they washed out communities, brought down power lines and caused landslides.

16/03/2023

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New Zealand's North Island braces for Cyclone Gabrielle

High winds and rain in Northland, New Zealand, as Cyclone Gabrielle is forecast to envelop the upper half of the North Island over a 48-hour period from Sunday evening, two weeks after parts of the same region experienced devastating flooding.

12/02/2023

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Snow covers camp for internally displaced people in Syria

"We had to borrow money at the start of winter to but insulation... The tents are now on the brink of collapsing any minute. We don’t have heating as people can't gather wood. The situation is bad and there’s no food or aid," says Um Ahmed, displaced Syrian

05/02/2023

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Snow covers South Korean capital and surrounding regions

No immediate reports of major disruptions or damage caused by snow, ice and subzero temperatures, as officials lifted their heavy snow warnings for Seoul and nearby areas.

26/01/2023

World News

Snow blankets parts of Germany and Croatia causing traffic chaos

Parts of southwestern Germany have been blanketed by 20 centimetres of snow causing traffic chaos and a number of accidents.

22/01/2023

World News

Wintry weather brings jams to roads in Croatia and Austria

Wintry showers brought traffic jams to roads in mountainous parts of Austria and Croatia.

17/01/2023

Culture news

Jeremy Renner is 'too messed up to type' after snow plough accident

Police say the two-time Oscar nominee and Marvel Avengers star appears to have been run over by his tractor after helping free a family member who got stuck in nearly a metre of snow.

02/01/2023

USA

US snow storm: Latest figures take death toll up to 61

The state of New York has been among the worst hit by an extreme winter weather event.

30/12/2022

Experiences

Winter storm: What’s it like to be stranded in the US right now?

Not all the stories of Christmas travel chaos have been tales of woe.

29/12/2022

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North America recovers from monster storm

The United States and Canada continue to recover from the monster storm that killed dozens over the Christmas weekend.

29/12/2022

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Buffalo residents dig through mounds of snow after monster storm

The monster storm that killed dozens in the US over the Christmas weekend continues to inflict misery on New York State.

28/12/2022