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Tag: Snow and Snowstorms
Heavy Snow and Freezing Rain Ground Hundreds of Flights in Germany
About 700 flights were canceled on Wednesday at Germany’s largest airport because of severe weather. Departures resumed later in the day.
2 Planes Collide at Japan Airport Amid Heavy Snow, Weeks After Tokyo Episode
Nobody was injured in the episode on Tuesday, which took place on the country’s northern island of Hokkaido amid heavy snow.
Winter Without Snow Is Devastating Indian Kashmir’s Ski Tourism
A dry winter has been devastating to Gulmarg, one of Asia’s highest ski resorts, in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
Winter Storm Traps Hundreds of Motorists Overnight in Sweden
Truck drivers and other motorists were locked in blankets of snow on a major roadway overnight after nearly 10 inches of snow fell within 24 hours.
Munich Airport Resumes Operations After Major Snowfall
Heavy snow in Southern Germany on Saturday prompted authorities to shut the airport and rail station. Service at both remained limited on Sunday.
Johannesburg Sees First Snowfall in Over a Decade
A light dusting of snow coated many parts of Johannesburg on Monday, driving children and adults to nearby parks and playgrounds.
Climate Change Is Making Floods and Landslides More Likely, Study Finds
High-altitude regions will get more extreme rain than previously thought, making floods and landslides more likely, a study finds.
NOAA Forecasters See a Respite for California
Less extreme spring temperatures could mean gradual snowmelt and lower flood risks, according to experts. “The picture is relatively optimistic,” one said.
Waffles, Gentle Slopes and Cloudberries Everywhere: Skiing in Sälen, Sweden
Gstaad it’s not, but this snowy region within driving distance of Stockholm has welcoming cabins deep in the forest, trails for every level of skier and a possibility of gnomes.