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Pakistan Suffers Through an Unusually Cold January
Cold temperatures in January in Pakistan are not unusual, but Pakistan’s Meteorological Department (PMD) reports January 2023 was unusually cold for the month.
By mid-January, it was already clear that...
Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories Issued for Parts of Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina
The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) issued Winter Storm Warnings for numerous counties and towns in Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina over the weekend.
According to reporting from WDBJ...
Bitter Cold is Widespread Across the Balkans, Accompanied by Heavy Snow
Inclement winter weather conditions, bitter cold and snow, widely reported to be hampering the earthquake recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria, are widespread across the region.
Electroverse reports extremely cold...
Winter Weather Targets New Mexico with Unseasonable Cold and Snow
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque, NM reports that winter weather is impacting much of Northern New Mexico bringing snow and colder than normal temperatures. They note:
A quick-hitting weather...
Deadly Cold Snap Hitting Most of Europe
The Guardian Met Desk reports that “…parts of Europe such as the Balkans, Greece, and Turkey will plunge into a cold spell this week, with temperatures forecast to fall...
Heavy Snow in Greece Closes Roads, Disrupts Business in Athens
An unusually severe winter storm delivered heavy snow to Athens, resulting in road, school, and court closures, reported Phys.org on February 6.
The storm, named Barbara by Greek meteorologists, impacted...
Southern Australia Still Struggles with Cold Summer, Frost, and Snow
While two months into the season, summer has finally arrived across much of Australia, the southern states of New South Wales and Victoria are still feeling the lingering effects...
Antarctica’s Summer of Cold Temperatures Persists, Setting New Records
Antarctica is cold, but this summer has been colder than most, with record cold temperatures for January being recorded at various permanent international stations on the continent.
Record January lows...
Arctic Blast Sets New Record Cold Temperature Records Across the Northeast
Mount Washington in New Hampshire is often referred to by meteorologists as the “Home of the World’s Worst Weather.” The temperatures and wind chills that registered there resulting from...
Sierra Nevada Snowpack Largest in Nearly 30 Years
The San Jose Mercury News reports:
The statewide Sierra Nevada snowpack — the source of nearly one-third of California’s water supply — is at its highest level since 1995, boosting...
Arctic Blast to Bring Dangerously Cold Wind Chills to Maine
WMTV-TV reports that subzero temperatures with wind chill factors of -40°F to -30°F are likely to start early this weekend:
A "polar punch" of air arrives Friday and will last...
Icy Conditions Snarling Travel Across a Large Swath of the United States
Frigid weather and icy roads have caused hundreds of accidents across the United States, from Colorado to south Texas, and Arkansas through Tennessee, reports AccuWeather. The same winter storm...
Roofs and Buildings Collapse Across Maine Under the Weight of Accumulated Snow
In the wake of back to back to back winter weather events, each dropping heavy, wet, snow, news reports indicate numerous buildings across the state are having their roofs...
Large Winter Storm Front Drops Snow and Ice Across Much of the U.S.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of the impacts of a large, strong winter storm forecast to bring well below average temperatures and deliver heavy snow and ice across...
Extreme Cold Settles in Over Manitoba, Events and People Affected
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued cold weather warnings for a number of communities in Manitoba over the weekend. ECCC is warning residents of Winnipeg and the surrounding...
Peter Sinks, Utah Recorded Coldest Temperature in the US
KSL-TV in Salt Lake City reports, “ blast of arctic air brought sub-zero temperatures to parts of northern Utah, with Peter Sinks being named the coldest place in the...
Forecast for Reno and Lake Tahoe: Coldest Temperatures in Years
Unseasonably cold weather is expected in California's Sierra Nevada mountain range along with much of Western Nevada Monday through Wednesday.
The San Francisco Chronicle, via their website, SF Gate, reports:
Dangerously...
All Weather Stations in Korea Record Below-Freezing Temperatures
CWR recently mentioned a new all-time record low in China; other parts of Asia are also suffering under abnormally cold temperatures.
Electroverse reports:
Arctic air intensified across the Korean Peninsula Tuesday...
‘Warm Lake’ Freezes in Kyrgyzstan
On January 14, Kyrgyzstan’s “lake which never freezes,” froze, reports Reuters.
The lake’s name, Issyk-Kul, means “warm lake” in Kyrgyz, a name given the lake because it never freezes due...
Iceland Experiences Coldest December in Nearly 50 Years
In 2022, Iceland experienced its coldest December since 1973, nearly half a century ago, reports Iceland Monitor. Iceland’s average temperature for the month was -4.0℃ (24.8℉).
Well below normal temperatures...
China Experiences Its Coldest Temperature Ever Recorded
CNN Reports:
Temperatures in China’s northernmost city of Jingtao plunged to minus 53°C (minus 63.4 degrees Fahrenheit) – the coldest ever recorded in that country, the Chinese Meteorological Agency said...
Weather in Tri-State Area Prompts Snow Emergency Warnings
WCPO 9 in Cincinnati reports that back to back cold fronts accompanied by heavy snow have prompted counties in the tri-state area of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana to issue...
Extremely Cold Temperatures Kill Nearly 80 People in Afghanistan
CNN reports that temperatures plunged to 18℉ below zero across much of Afghanistan, remaining exceedingly cold for nine straight days.
At least 78 people have died in freezing conditions in...
Schools and Offices in Colorado Close Due to Big Winter Storm
The Coloradan reported that the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a “Winter Storm Warning” for Colorado for January 17 and 18, in anticipation of heavy snow and high winds...
Two Winter Storms Batter Maine In Less Than a Week
Separate winter storms bearing snow and ice, creating travel hazards and threats of power outages, struck Maine as the work week began on January 17 and ended on January...