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.
Tag: Snow and Snowstorms
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.
Avalanches in Alps Kill at Least 11, as Weather Hampers Rescues
Deaths were reported in Austria, Italy and Switzerland over the weekend. Heavy snowfall and high winds have increased the danger for skiers, officials said.
Polar Vortex Drives a Cold Snap in Asia
An exceptionally cold January has brought the region misery and snarled travel. Experts blame the same arctic system that hit the United States last month.
How Do California’s Storms Weigh In Compared With History’s Big Ones?
Rain and snowfall this season are above average, but the state has seen some wild weather in past years.
In Swiss Alps, Some Wonder What a Future Without Snow May Mean
An unusually warm winter has forced a rethink about climate change in areas with lower peaks as ski resorts and sporting events face an uncertain future.