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.

Temperatures are well below freezing but visitors' spirits are high at this year's International Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin, China.

Snow blanketed South Africa’s Cape as a cold front hit parts of the country on Monday, July 2.

There are reports of heavy snowfalls in Germany and Poland

More freezing snowy weather was forecast as Storm Emma approaches from Portugal and France, with warnings of treacherous weather across southern England and Ireland

Snow covers London as the "Beast of the East" brings Siberian weather to Britain.

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.

A satellite photographed Paris after last week's exceptional snowfall, resulting in stunning views of the City of Lights from 800 km above ground.

The weather continues to cause havoc in the French capital which is still recovering from severe flooding last month

Stranded commuters express anger at rail cancellations and uncleared roads.

Heavy snowfall shut down two of the main airport's runways and created chaos on the city's highways.

Record snowfall has hit Moscow, downing thousands of trees and covering the Russian capital in almost half a metre of snow in less than 24 hours. Russia's Meteorological Office said on Monday (February 5) that more than a month's average of snow fell over the weekend.

The annual Yukigassen snow battle competition has begun in the northern Russian city of Murmansk.

Icy roads in the US state of Missouri caused a mulitple vehicle pile-up and shut down the highway.

The wintery weather is expected to continue in Moscow through the next several days with temperatures dropping down to -8 degrees celsius.

Saudi Arabia's northwestern Tabuk region was blanketed in a white sheet of snow and locals wasted no time in sharing photos and videos before it melted away again.

Heavy flooding and avalanches continues to cause havoc across Europe.

The extreme weather blocked some routes into the city, while several pre-summit meeting had to be cancelled or delayed.