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Record snowfall across most of Spain brings transport to a standstill

All transport, including trains and planes, in and out of Madrid ground to a halt after the city experienced the heaviest snowfall in four decades.

Green News

Heavy snow around the world brings joy and challenges

From polar bears playing to sticky situations across Europe, the last few days have seen extraordinary snowfall.

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Japan braces for heavy snowfall in mountainous areas

Weather officials in Japan warned that there will be more heavy snow this weekend, mainly in the mountainous areas of Hokkaido, Hokuriku and Kanto-Koshin regions.

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New York City hit as snow blankets north-east parts of United States

Officials said they didn't expect the winter blast to disrupt vaccine distribution

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United Kingdom

Rare 'thundersnow' storm mistaken for explosion in Scotland

Several calls were made to police in Edinburgh on Thursday evening as a rare snowstorm was mistaken for an explosion.

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Blizzards sweep large amounts of snow onto Russia's northernmost city

In the past two months, about 400,000 tonnes of snow were removed from Norilsk.

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Ice storms in Russia's far east prompts state of emergency

Freezing rain began pummelling Vladivostok overnight Thursday after a cyclone carrying hot air met an anticyclone carrying cold air.

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Winter storm leaves 50 people stranded at mountain pass in Norway

About 50 people are stuck at the Haukeli mountain pass (Haukeliseter Fjellstue) in southern Norway, due to a heavy winter storm.

Spain

Storm death toll rises to 13 in Spain as France battens down hatches

At least 13 people have lost their lives in Spain since Sunday as Storm Gloria unleashed strong winds, and heavy snow and rainfalls.

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Ten provinces on red alert as Storm Gloria sweeps across Spain

Powerful Storm Gloria swept parts of Spain with high winds, heavy rain and snow forcing the closure of Alicante airport, disrupting 190 flights. The Ports of Gandia and Formentera were also closed.

Spain

Storm Gloria kills at least 3 in Spain and disrupts travel

Storm Gloria has brought heavy rain and snowfall across Spain, with the eastern litoral bearing the brunt of it.

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Canadian Army sent to Newfoundland after massive snow drift

Residents in St John's, Newfoundland, shovel snow after more than 28 inches (70 centimeters) of snow fell in 24 hours in the provincial capital.

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Resident wakes to wall of snow after storm lashes eastern Canada

It was so bad a state of emergency was declared.

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.

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Three injured after avalanche hits hotel in Swiss resort

Three people were injured after an avalanche hit the Swiss resort of Schwaegalp on Thursday (January 10).

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Helicopter propellers used to remove snow on trees in Bavaria

A private helicopter could be seen on Friday (January 11) using its propellers to remove thick layers of snow on top of trees along the highway connecting the towns of Taufkirchen and Holzkirchen, close to the German city of Munich.

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Heavy snow hits Germany and Austria

Heavy snowfall in Austria and Germany resulted in the deaths of seven people, Austrian media reported on January 7, with thousands cut off in mountain regions.

USA

'Thundersnow' wreaks havoc in northeastern USA

A second winter storm in under a week has battered the northeastern United States, grounding planes, closing schools and knocking out electricity.

United Kingdom

Network failures after thaw put pressure on UK's privatised water util

Burst pipes leave thousands without water while several meters of snow in Wales and Cumbria means some communities have been cut off for nearly a week.

World News

Europe's arctic weather 'kills 24' across the continent

The Siberian weather system sweeping the continent has been linked to 24 deaths across Europe, according to AFP.