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Severe weather hits Poland with April snow and strong winds - up to 8 inches of snowfall reported


evrimagaci.org
Sun, 06 Apr 2025 11:13 UTC
In Zakopane and the surrounding area, 20 cm of snow has fallen and it is still falling.
© Marcin SzkodzinskiIn Zakopane and the surrounding area, 20 cm of snow has fallen and it is still falling.
On April 5, 2025, Poland faced a severe weather breakdown that brought a mix of snow, strong winds, and dangerous conditions across the country. The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) issued alerts for almost all of Poland, warning citizens of the impending chaos brought on by a cold front moving from the north. This sudden shift in weather caught many residents off guard, leading to significant disruptions and emergencies.

The storm in Olsztyn, which lasted approximately 20 minutes, featured intense snowfall accompanied by thunder and powerful winds. Residents took to social media to document the unusual sight, sharing videos that showcased the extreme conditions. The storm stretched from Klewki, on the route to Szczytno, through Olsztyn, and reached as far as Rapaty, on the route to Gietrzwałd. Fortunately, as of that day, firefighters reported no significant damage related to the weather, and road services confirmed that all routes remained passable.


Comment: The 20 cms (almost 8 inches) of snowfall was reported here:
In southern Małopolska, the landscape changed from spring to full winter on the night from Saturday to Sunday. In Zakopane and nearby towns, 20 cm of snow fell, similarly in Krynica-Zdrój and Muszyna. Nature waking up to life disappeared under a white blanket. Forecasters predict that this is not the end of the snowfall.

Winter has returned to Zakopane and the surrounding towns. In just one night, 20 cm of snow fell, and the amount of white fluff is still growing. It is white not only on lawns and roofs, but also on roads and sidewalks. Plows and sand spreaders are in use, but the snowfall is so intense that road services cannot keep up with clearing the roads of snow.
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Minnesota's April Blizzard: 15 inches of snow stuns north


stories.jobaaj.com
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:37 UTC
A surprise April snowstorm hit Minnesota.
A surprise April snowstorm hit Minnesota, with northern areas receiving up to 15 inches, causing travel disruptions. The Twin Cities saw minimal snowfall. While the snow melted quickly, the event highlights Minnesota's unpredictable spring weather.
Minnesota's Surprise Spring Snowstorm: A Weather Forecast Recap

Mother Nature threw a curveball at Minnesota this spring! An unexpected April snowstorm dumped impressive amounts of snow across the state, leaving many residents surprised by the late-season blizzard. While the Twin Cities metro area saw only a couple of inches, central and northern Minnesota experienced significantly heavier snowfall, causing disruptions to travel and daily life.

Significant Snow Totals Across Minnesota

The multi-day storm, arriving on Tuesday, brought a rain-snow mix to the Twin Cities, but northern regions were hit hardest. A winter storm warning was issued, and snowfall totals were substantial. Hovland, Minnesota, led the pack with a whopping 15.2 inches of snow. Other areas in northern Minnesota also saw impressive totals, including Finland (14.4 inches), Detroit Lakes (13.6 inches), and Lutsen (13.1 inches). Central Minnesota wasn't spared either, with several locations receiving over a foot of snow. Fergus Falls reported 15.1 inches, Garfield 12.5 inches, and Alexandria 12 inches.

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5 ski areas in North America see 15 to 18 inches of April snow in 24 hours


Unofficialnetworks.com
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:48 UTC
Aspen Mountain Powder Stake.
Aspen Mountain Powder Stake.
North America has seen some serious snowfall over the past 24 hours, with areas in Colorado, Utah, Montana, California, and beyond all having ski resorts that've seen more than a foot of new snow.

Don't worry, if you're favorite mountain isn't on the list, there's still several days of storms set to hit a significant portion of the mountain west.

These are the 5 ski areas that saw the most snow in North America over the past 24 hours.

Aspen Mountain, Colorado - 15 inches

Aspen Mountain of Aspen Snowmass saw 15 inches of new snow over the past 24 hours, with 17 inches falling in the past 48 hours. Their base depth is now at 51 inches, allowing 103 of 104 trails to be open today.

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High ground on the island of Madeira were once again covered in snow and hail in April

Tobi Hughes
Madeiraislandnews.com
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:05 UTC
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The highest points of Madeira were once again covered in snow and hail this morning.

According to the meteorological station of the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere, Pico do Areeiro recorded a temperature of -2 degrees at 6:50 am. At Chão do Areeiro, at 6:20 am, the thermometers also pointed to -0.3 degrees.

As the images show, on the morning of this regional holiday, many people decided to head to the mountains in the hope of enjoying the snow and white landscapes. However, the experience did not go as expected for most visitors, who found roads and trails closed.

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Ice Cube

370,000 homes and businesses across Ontario without power due to ice storm


The Weather Network
Sun, 30 Mar 2025 14:10 UTC
More than 390K still without power in Ontario after weekend ice storm
More than 390K still without power in Ontario after weekend ice storm
More than 370,000 homes and businesses lost power amid widespread, persistent freezing rain

A high-impact ice storm will continue into Sunday after hours of ice accretion knocked out power to more than 370,000 customers across Ontario as of early Sunday afternoon.

Expect widespread power outages to persist through the remainder of the weekend, along with treacherous driving conditions across communities experiencing freezing rain and heavy snowfall.

Stay home if possible during periods of freezing rain. Be sure to check highway conditions and local weather alerts before heading out if necessary.

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Late March ice storm leaves much of northern Michigan frozen


UpNorthLive
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:02 UTC
Damage caused by a major ice storm in the Grayling area on March 30, 2025.
© Theresa FeldhauserDamage caused by a major ice storm in the Grayling area on March 30, 2025.
This is viewer video sent in from Brandon Mons in Gaylord. Weekend storms in late March 2025 left much of northern Michigan covered in ice.

Read more: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/lo...

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Attention

Sahara Desert shows abrupt extreme climate change is natural, nothing human about it

P.Gosselin
NoTricksZone
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 03:50 UTC
Abrupt, dramatic climate changes happen naturally. Scientists find Sahara went from green to parched in just a matter of decades.
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© NoTricksZoneSymbol image generated by Grok AI.
The claim that human emissions are causing the climate to change dramatically and abruptly is used to instill fear among the population. Without human emissions, the climate would still change, but much more calmly and gradually, so they like to have us believe.

But anyone who has studied climate history knows that climate change tends happen abruptly, often over the course of just a few decades.

One example is the Sahara, which wasn't always a desert. Trees and grasslands dominated the landscape from roughly 10,000 years ago to 5,000 years ago, scientists reported in a paper published in 2013. "Then, abruptly, the climate changed, and north Africa began to dry out."

The study published in Science says it all took just a few hundred years.
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Alaska teenager dies in avalanche, the state's 4th snow slide fatality this month

Thao Nguyen
USA TODAY
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:26 UTC
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A teenager died after triggering an avalanche at a mountain pass in southern Alaska, authorities and officials said, marking the state's fourth snow slide fatality this month.

The body of Tucker Challan, 16, of Soldotna, was recovered from the avalanche site Sunday morning by the Alaska Mountain Rescue Group, according to state troopers. Challan's body was transported to the state medical examiner's office and his family was notified, troopers confirmed.

Troopers said they received a report of a "fatal avalanche" shortly after 2:30 p.m. local time Saturday in Turnagain Pass, a popular winter recreation area within Chugach National Forest. The mountain pass is about 60 miles southeast of Anchorage, Alaska.
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Heavy spring snowfall affects Turkey's central Anatolia, eastern regions


Xinhua
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:38 UTC
People walk on a snow-covered road in Malatya, Türkiye, on March 21, 2025. Heavy snowfall has impacted Türkiye
© Mustafa KayaPeople walk on a snow-covered road in Malatya, Türkiye, on March 21, 2025. Heavy snowfall has impacted Türkiye's central Anatolia area and eastern regions, disrupting transportation and daily life, local IHA news agency reported on Friday.
Heavy snowfall has impacted Türkiye's central Anatolia area and eastern regions, disrupting transportation and daily life, local IHA news agency reported on Friday.

The report said 911 people were stranded on the highways connecting Kayseri to Malatya, Gurun, and Goksun in Anatolia, adding they were later rescued by emergency teams.

In Sivas province, east of Anatolia, the Sivas-Gurun highway was closed due to blizzards. Security teams took precautions by blocking the road and preventing vehicle passage. However, rescue teams reportedly responded to four traffic accidents, and one missing person was found.

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Snow and frost threaten fruit crops in Korça, Albania


Fresh Plaza
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:29 UTC
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The recent snowfall in Korça, Albania, accompanied by a temperature drop, has impacted the agricultural sector, particularly affecting certain crops.

Arben Hysolli, a specialist at the Directorate of Agriculture in Korça, outlined the factors influencing the extent of damage. Notably, almonds, peaches, apricots, and cherries, especially early cherry cultivars, are at risk. The situation is under observation with an assessment expected within 72 hours.

Hysolli stated, "Yesterday's snowfall was also accompanied by a drop in temperatures, which reached -5.2/-6 degrees Celsius. The damage caused by the drop in temperatures depends on a number of factors, which are the duration of the minimum temperature, how far this minimum temperature has reached, the species or cultivar of the agricultural crop, as well as the phenological phase in which the agricultural crop is located."


Comment: Also recently: 20 cms of March snow in the mountainous areas of Shkodra, Albania

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