Unseasonable Massive Spring Snowstorm Strands German Hikers
An unexpectedly harsh storm dumped up to six-and-a-half feet of snow on Germany’s highest peak, Zugspitze, trapping 29 hikers, dpa International reported on June 1.
Several groups of hikers set...
Canadian Weather Service Issues a Rare May ‘Frost Advisory’
“Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory for parts of the region, including the Chatham and London areas, as well as Midwestern Ontario,” reported CK NewsToday, on May 30....
Texas Town Sees Extreme Temperature Drop and Heavy Hail, Snowplows Clear Streets
Image: screencapture of video supplied to ABC News by a resident of Marathon, TX
ABC News reports that the town of Marathon, Texas experienced a weird severe weather event in...
South America’s Coldest May since 1950
Fox News reports on An unusual autumn freeze grips parts of South America, giving Chile its coldest May in 74 years, saying:
Chileans are bundling up for their coldest autumn...
Northern Japan Hit with Extreme Cold in May
Electroverse, Boards4chan.org, and @StabilizClimate are each reporting on a strong cold front that took May temperatures in Japan’s northern provinces well below normal for the time of year.
“Polar cold...
South American Ski Areas Get Welcome Pre-Season Snow Dump
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“Pre-season snow blanketed several South American ski areas, including popular destinations like La Parva and Portillo,” Powder.com is reporting.
Despite the official ski season normally being weeks away,...
