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Tasmania, Australia experiences rare summer snowfall as parts of the island wake to a white Christmas

Andrew Hedgman
News.com.au
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:55 UTC
Snow fell as low as 700 metres above sea level this Christmas Day.
© Sand ManSnow fell as low as 700 metres above sea level this Christmas Day.
Tasmania woke up to a rare summer snowfall this Christmas Day, with snow falling on elevated parts of the island and dusting the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington above Hobart.

Snow has been recorded as low as 700 metres above sea level, as the state continues to experience the effects of a cold outbreak that began late Tuesday and persisted through Wednesday.

Weatherzone said the summer snowfall is driven by a moisture-laden airmass from polar regions, pushed northwards over Tasmania by a meridional wave in the jet stream.

The phenomenon is responsible for the speckled cloud patterns visible over Tasmania and coastal parts of the southeast mainland.

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Snow blankets Saudi Arabia's Trojena highlands, Tabuk region as temperatures drop to -4°C

Vinay Prasad Sharma
WION
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:47 UTC
Rains and snowfall on the highlands of Trougina in Saudi Arabia.
Rains and snowfall on the highlands of Trougina in Saudi Arabia.
Snow has blanketed the Trojena Highlands and parts of the Tabuk region in northern Saudi Arabia, transforming normally rugged, desert-framed mountains into a striking winter landscape. Specially, Jabal Al-Lawz in the Tabuk region experienced heavy snowfall on Wednesday, along with fog covering the highlands, as well as strong winds. In addition, the region has also witnessed significant drop in temperatures, reaching as low as -4 degrees Celsius.

Meanwhile, the Trojena highlands experienced snowfall, accompanied by light rainfall. In Trojena, light to moderate rain also fell on the centres of Bi'r bin Hirmas, Al-Uyaynah, Halat Ammar, and Shigry, as well as nearby areas. Snowfall in Jabal Al-Lawz (Al-Lawz Mountains) in Tabuk has transformed the landscape into a snowy wonderland with freezing temperatures. It has attracted locals and visitors for photos and unique winter experiences, despite being an arid region, according to a report in the Saudi Gazette.

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Blizzard hits Hokkaido, Japan disrupting train and flight schedules - 26.7 inches of snowfall in 24 hours


Inquirer.net
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:34 UTC
Heavy snow in just 5 hours in Kitami, Hokkaido
Heavy snow in just 5 hours in Kitami, Hokkaido
Due to a rapidly intensifying low-pressure system, Hokkaido experienced heavy snowfall and strong winds across the prefecture on Dec 15, causing disruptions to train and flight schedules.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency's Sapporo Regional Headquarters, 14 locations, mainly in eastern Hokkaido, recorded 50cm or more of snowfall in 24 hours ending at 8am local time, including 68cm in Kamisatsunai and Taiki in the Tokachi area, and 56cm near Lake Akan in the Kushiro area.

As at 11am local time, Hokkaido Railway Company was expected to cancel or partially cancel a total of 104 trains, including 21 limited express services. Over 40 flights bound for or from New Chitose Airport were expected to be cancelled as at 8am local time.

According to the Hokkaido Electric Power Network, strong winds caused power outages affecting 35,910 households across Hokkaido around 6.30am local time, primarily in the Okhotsk and Kushiro areas.

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Arctic temperatures, snow and flooding sweep across the U.S.

Kate Reilly and Christine Rapp
NBC News
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 19:45 UTC
Snow falls from a tree as a person clears a sidewalk along Cherokee Parkway in Louisville, Ky., on Dec. 12.
© Matt Stone / USA TodaySnow falls from a tree as a person clears a sidewalk along Cherokee Parkway in Louisville, Ky., on Dec. 12.
60 million people from the Northern Plains through the Southeast are under cold weather alerts this weekend and will face dangerously cold wind chills.

Wintry weather is sweeping across parts of the United States this weekend, bringing with it brutally low temperatures.

Sixty million people from the Northern Plains through the Southeast are under cold weather alerts, including Minneapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, Memphis, Huntsville and Myrtle Beach.

Dangerously cold wind chills are expected to hit these areas, with the National Weather Service issuing some alerts that run into Monday morning.

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Heavy snowfall of 50 centimeters and freezing temperatures hit multiple provinces in Türkiye


TurkiyeToday.com
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 19:17 UTC
Palandoken Ski Resort in Erzurum is known for being the ski center that opens the season earliest and closes it the latest in Türkiye. Erzurum, Türkiye, December 12, 2025.
© AAPalandoken Ski Resort in Erzurum is known for being the ski center that opens the season earliest and closes it the latest in Türkiye. Erzurum, Türkiye, December 12, 2025.
Following warnings issued by the Turkish State Meteorological Service, a cold air system accompanied by precipitation has affected large parts of the country, bringing snowfall to numerous provinces, particularly in eastern and northern regions.

Several settlements were cut off due to heavy snow, while the season's first snowfall was recorded in some provinces.

Erzurum experiences heavy snowfall

In Erzurum, snowfall that had previously been limited to higher elevations spread to the city center in the early morning hours. Snow depth reached up to 50 centimeters in some areas, and air temperatures dropped to minus 20 degrees Celsius ( minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit).

The snowfall caused disruptions to traffic, prompting municipal and highway maintenance teams to conduct snow removal and de-icing operations.

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Bird watchers perch at Montrose Beach as snowy owls make early Chicago appearance

Casey He
Chicago Sun-Times
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:19 UTC
A snowy owl perches on a fence post Tuesday at Montrose Beach.
© Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-TimesA snowy owl perches on a fence post Tuesday at Montrose Beach.
A pair of snowy owls, the latest celebrity visitors to the beach and pier near Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, have drawn hundreds for a glimpse at the Arctic birds of prey.

Several dozen birdwatchers were still gathered at the pier at Montrose Beach just before sunset Tuesday afternoon. The city has closed a section of the pier for the black-and-white-feathered guests, and signs in the area advise spectators to keep at least 300 feet away as a "warm welcome" for the birds.

About 4:15 p.m., one snowy owl could be spotted perched atop a pole at the end of the concrete pier stretching into Lake Michigan, while the other was resting at the far side of the pier.

"It's all a gamble," a birdwatcher was heard telling a group who arrived just in time for a peek at the owls.

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Heavy snowfall in Morocco


arabic.pressbee.net
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:05 UTC
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© Atlas Scope( Morocco )2025-12-1(Monday, December 1, 2025, at 9:31 PM)
The highlands of Anarki and Zaouiat Ahansal witnessed their first snowfall this morning, blanketing the peaks of the High and Middle Atlas Mountains in a thick layer of white. This resulted in the closure of several roads and hampered movement between villages and neighboring towns.

From the early hours of the morning, snow removal equipment belonging to the High and Middle Atlas Group of Municipalities immediately began urgent field operations to reopen vital routes and ensure the continuity of essential services for residents.

Snowfall in the highlands of Anarki and Zawiya Ahansal, and snow removal equipment belonging to the group of communities is intervening.

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Snow falls on Australia's first day of Summer, as the coldest December 1 in nearly 3 decades sweeps the southeast of the country


SnowBrains
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:06 UTC
Summer is currently failing to load in Australia’s southeast, with some rare summer snow falling in the Snowy Mountains.
© SnowBrains/Perisher WebcamSummer is currently failing to load in Australia’s southeast, with some rare summer snow falling in the Snowy Mountains.
December 1 normally marks the start of Australia's meteorological summer — a day associated with rising temperatures, beach weather, and the beginning of the country's hottest stretch of the year. Instead, parts of southeastern Australia woke up to fresh snow on Monday, December 1, as a burst of unusually cold air swept across the region.

The out-of-season snowfall was reported in higher elevations of Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales, where ski areas and mountain towns briefly returned to wintry conditions despite the calendar shift. Photos and videos shared to social media on Monday morning showed snow blanketing alpine roads, dusting cars, and coating peaks that had already transitioned into their off-season landscapes.

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Saturday was snowiest November day on record in Chicago: 8.4 inches at O'Hare

Kylee Miller
CBS News
Sun, 30 Nov 2025 11:30 UTC
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A total of 8.4 inches of snow fell at O'Hare International Airport on Saturday alone, setting a new record for the snowiest November day in Chicago.

The 8.4-inch total broke the daily snowfall record for Nov. 29 of a mere 3 inches set in 1942.

The snowfall total also set a record for any November day in Chicago. The old record was 8 inches even on Nov. 6, 1951.

The 8.4-inch snow total from this one snowstorm is the second highest single-day total at all at O'Hare since Jan. 1, 2015.

As to the total from this snowstorm, it was still climbing Sunday morning. As of 6 a.m., a total of 8.5 inches of snow had fallen at O'Hare.

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Vermont's Jay Peak smashes 25-year-old record hitting 103 inches of snowfall already this season

Gregg Frantz
SnowBrains
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:04 UTC
It’s a winter wonderland at Jay Peak, and the season is just getting started.
© Abigail LeitgebIt’s a winter wonderland at Jay Peak, and the season is just getting started.
Jay Peak, Vermont, is having one of its best starts to a ski season in over 25 years. It already had 99 inches of snow on Tuesday in November, while some ski resorts out West had not even opened for the 2025-26 season. Jay Peak went over 100 inches on Thanksgiving. The total snowfall Jay Peak has received so far this season is now sitting at 103 inches, and it's not even December.

Jay Peak's weatherman, Tim Kelley, projected an additional four to five inches on Thanksgiving, which would have pushed Jay Peak over the 100-inch mark for the season. Jay Peak received four inches of snow on Thanksgiving evening. Currently, Jay Peak's base depth is between 16 and 36 inches, and it has 23 trails, a terrain park, and four lifts operating.

A low-pressure system is forecast to move in this weekend, bringing some Arctic air. These snow cycles are expected to continue through the first week of December.

Last season, the resort recorded 475 inches of snow, its highest total since the 2016-17 season, when it recorded 491 inches. Will Jay Peak have another great year? If November is any indication of what is yet to come, then the answer is a definite yes.

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