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'Cherry blossoms and snow at the same time': Seoul in South Korea sees first mid-April snow since 1907

Jung Eun-hye
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 11:14 UTC
People walk along the cherry blossom road in Yeongdeungpo District, western Seoul, on April 13.
People walk along the cherry blossom road in Yeongdeungpo District, western Seoul, on April 13.
Spring took a strange turn in Seoul on Saturday when the first mid-April snow since 1907 fell on the city, turning a day of cherry blossoms into one of icy roads.

The weather turned sharply, as daytime temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) turned to cold, strong winds, hail and icy roads within hours starting Saturday night.

Songwol-dong of Jongno District, central Seoul, saw accumulated snow of up to 0.6 centimeters (0.24 inches) between Saturday night and Sunday morning, marking the second-largest snowfall recorded in April after the 2.3 centimeters logged on April 6, 1931.

Suwon, Gyeonggi, also saw its first mid-April snow on Saturday since the city's weather observations began there in 1964.

Sunday's lowest temperatures ranged from 0.1 to 6.7 degrees Celsius nationwide in stark contrast to the 14.3 to 24.7 degrees Celsius logged the day before.

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April snow in Mykolaiv region, Ukraine

Alina Kvitko
nikvesti.com
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:23 UTC
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Friday 11 April in Mykolaiv began with snow, traffic jams formed on the roads, and tree branches were broken in some yards. In some settlements of the region, there were problems with power supply, and some roads were blocked.

This weather looks unusual for April — a week ago, Mykolaiv residents were taking pictures of apricot blossoms, and now they are putting on their winter jackets again. See what Mykolaiv looked like in the morning after the spring snow in this photo report NikVesti.

Utilities started cleaning up in the morning. The city council reported that the main focus is now on eliminating the consequences of the shelling, but the roads are also being treated with anti-icing agents.

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Spring storm drops up to 9 inches of snow across Massachusetts with thundersnow reported

Kim Lucey
whdh.com
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 14:34 UTC
A crashed tractor-trailer truck in Auburn, Massachusetts, on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
A crashed tractor-trailer truck in Auburn, Massachusetts, on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Many Massachusetts residents woke up to a fresh coat of snow Saturday morning, with some communities preparing to clear away up to 9 inches.

In Lancaster, 7NEWS measured 5 inches of heavy snow had already fallen around 9 a.m. and dangerous driving conditions as road crews worked to clear Route 2 for motorists.

Other communities in northern Worcester County had tallied 9 inches of snow before the storm moved out.

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In mid-April, the Turkish capital Ankara is covered in snow


telegrafi.com
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 14:20 UTC
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Even though it's almost halfway through April, the month most people associate with spring, heavy snow fell in the Turkish capital this morning.

Turkish journalist Ragip Soylu posted a video from Ankara with the caption: "It's snowing in Ankara in the middle of April."

It is known that meteorologists warned of heavy rain and strong winds, reports Telegraph.

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Powerful cold front in April batters north China with gales, snow


bastillepost.com
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:34 UTC
Sanitation workers clean snow in the Greater Khingan Range, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 12, 2025.
© Cheng Hongchun/XinhuaSanitation workers clean snow in the Greater Khingan Range, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 12, 2025.
A powerful cold front persisted in battering north China on Saturday, unleashing gale-force winds across the northern regions and bringing heavy rain and snow to the northeast.

On Friday, the National Meteorological Center (NMC) issued five alerts for gales, sandstorms, torrential rains, blizzards, and severe convective weather. On Saturday, it renewed orange alerts for gales and blizzards, along with blue alerts for sandstorms and severe convective weather.

The NMC issued a yellow alert for blizzards as heavy snowfall continues to affect parts of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and northeastern regions over the weekend.

Areas in Inner Mongolia and the three northeastern provinces of Liaoning, Jilin, and Heilongjiang are expected to experience heavy snowfall and blizzards, with some parts of eastern Inner Mongolia and southeastern Jilin likely to see severe blizzards.

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The Carpathians hit with up to a meter of April snow in Ukraine


unn.ua
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:15 UTC
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In the Carpathians, up to one meter of snow fell on Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi. Rescuers warn of deteriorating weather conditions in the highlands.

On the morning of April 10, up to a meter of snow fell on Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirskyi in the Carpathians, writes UNN with reference to the mountain rescuers of Prykarpattya on Facebook.

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Rescuers warned about the deterioration of weather conditions in the highlands.

On the morning of April 10, on Mount Pip Ivan, according to reports, it is cloudy, foggy (visibility is minimal), the wind is west, north-west 10-12 m/s, the air temperature is -10°С, it is snowing.

"About 20 cm of snow fell during the day, drifts in some places reach up to one meter," rescuers said.

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12 inches of April snow dumped on New England Ski Resorts

Ian Greenwood
Powder.com
Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:35 UTC
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The New England ski season may be winding down, but that doesn't mean spring showers—and spring powder turns—are out of the question. Several ski areas in the region have seen a significant refresh this week.

"If you took your snow tires off, audibly wished for 75 degrees and sunny, put away your snow blower for the year, or went looking for bathing suits at TJ Maxx—to that, Ullr calmly said 'hold my beer,'" Jay Peak Resort, Vermont, wrote in its morning snow report.

For Jay, it's been a memorable season. With 457 inches of snowfall this winter, totals at the resort have reached more than 100 inches above average. For a time, the Vermont mountain was outpacing Western destinations like Alta Ski Area, Utah, and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming, in total season snowfall.

Yesterday, Jay shared footage of new snow piling onto a truck on its Instagram page, documenting the effects of what it called "winter sprinter." The resort's 48 hour total is 12 inches. A similar story is unfolding at Sugarloaf Mountain, Maine, which, according to its snow report, picked up an extra two inches for a total of 14 inches in 48 hours.

This almost certainly goes without saying, but it looked all-time.

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Storm Olivier coats Mount Teide in April snow creating a winter wonderland on the island of Tenerife, Spain


Canarian Weekly
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:41 UTC
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Storm Olivier has swept across the Canary Islands, leaving behind an unexpected yet breathtaking scene on Mount Teide. While much of the island experienced rain and strong winds, the storm brought snow to the summit of Teide, transforming the usually sun-drenched landscape into a rare alpine spectacle.

At over 3,700 meters above sea level, Mount Teide is no stranger to the occasional dusting of snow during the colder months. But this spring snowfall, driven by the cold front associated with Storm Olivier, surprised locals and tourists alike.

The peak, often bathed in sunlight even in winter, is now glistening under a pristine white blanket, a stark contrast to the palm tree-lined beaches below.

Meteorologists from the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) confirmed that temperatures dropped significantly at higher altitudes during the storm, allowing snow to accumulate on Teide's upper slopes. Gusts of wind exceeding 90 km/h were also recorded in the Teide National Park area.

For many residents, the snowfall offers a welcome sight, as it's like seeing two seasons in one day. You can go from sunbathing at the beach to seeing snow in the mountains, it's what makes Tenerife so magical!
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Temperatures drop and thick snow hits parts of New Zealand in early winter cold snap

Natasha Gordon
The New Zealand Herald
Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:52 UTC
Up to 10cm of snow fell at Cardrona Alpine Resort between Queenstown and Wānaka on Tuesday.
© Cardrona Alpine ResortUp to 10cm of snow fell at Cardrona Alpine Resort between Queenstown and Wānaka on Tuesday.
Winter temperatures are expected to spread across the country today as thick snow makes its highly anticipated first landfall - but there's dry and sunny weather ahead later in the week.

The first snowfall of the season arrived on Tuesday afternoon, with 10cm of snow falling at Cardrona Alpine Resort, located between Queenstown and Wānaka.

According to MetService, rain is expected to fall as snow in the high country of the lower South Island this morning, with conditions beginning to ease in the afternoon.

Despite temperatures dipping to chilly lows of just 2C overnight in certain regions, MetService meteorologist Silvia Martino reassures that winter is not arriving earlier than anticipated.

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April snowfall hits Shipka Pass, poor visibility and icy roads in Bulgaria - 15.7 inches of snow reported


novinite.com
Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:28 UTC
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Snowfall was reported Monday morning over Shipka Pass, according to BGNES. While traffic through the pass remains open, authorities are urging drivers to proceed with increased caution. The road surface still awaits treatment, and isolated patches of ice may be present.

Visibility in the Stara Zagora region, particularly near the Republic Pass, has dropped significantly—down to just 50 meters. These hazardous driving conditions are part of a broader cold snap affecting much of the country.

Despite the unexpected April snowfall, there are currently no closed mountain passes in Bulgaria, according to Rumen Sachanski, Director of the Regional Road Administration - Sofia. Speaking on BNT he confirmed that although snow was more intense in areas like Shipka and the Republic Pass, roadways have been cleared and remain open without restrictions.

While spring is officially underway, winter-like conditions returned across parts of the country, causing challenges for drivers. Videos surfaced on social media showing vehicles stuck at Petrohan Pass. In the Sofia region, no road closures or restrictions are in effect, although heavy snow during the night did require temporary measures. On the Struma Motorway, traffic for vehicles over 12 tons was restricted for about an hour, but normal flow has since resumed under winter conditions.

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