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Snowfall in 2 provinces of Türkiye in May


en.Haberler.com
Sun, 03 May 2026 09:47 UTC
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After a significant drop in air temperature in Çorum and Kastamonu, snowfall is affecting high-altitude regions.

Snowfall has begun in the high altitudes of Çorum, where the Meteorology Department predicted cold weather.

Snowfall, which started in the high-altitude villages of the Oğuzlar district, continues intermittently. In Çorum, where the air temperature has also dropped, snowfall is expected to continue intermittently in high-altitude areas.

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Donner Pass chaos: I-80 buried in May Snow in California


vocal.media
Sat, 02 May 2026 19:33 UTC
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Spring Storm Triggers Whiteouts, Closures, and Travel Nightmare

A Historic Pass Strikes Again:

Donner Pass is no stranger to brutal weather. Named after the ill-fated Donner Party of 1846, whose pioneers were trapped by early snowstorms and faced unimaginable hardship, the pass remains one of the most challenging transportation corridors in America. Today, it serves as a critical lifeline for travelers between the San Francisco Bay Area and Reno/Tahoe, carrying thousands of vehicles daily — including many big rigs hauling goods across the country.

This week's storm delivered a harsh reminder of nature's power. Winter Storm Warnings blanketed the region, with forecasters predicting 12 to 24 inches of snow at pass elevations and locally up to 2 - 5 feet at the highest points. Winds gusting up to 80 - 90 mph created dangerous whiteout conditions, reducing visibility to near zero at times and causing multiple spinouts.

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Unseasonal snowfall blankets mountains in Greece


ekathimerini.com
Sun, 03 May 2026 18:51 UTC
Parnitha Mt, north of Athens on May 3.
Parnitha Mt, north of Athens on May 3.
Snowfall more typical of winter than early May was recorded during the early hours of Sunday on Mount Parnitha and Mount Penteli, both located on the northern outskirts of Athens. The snow was sufficient to cover the peaks, briefly disrupting traffic along Parnithos Avenue.

Authorities temporarily halted vehicle movement on the avenue from the height of the cable car upwards as a precautionary measure. Despite the interruption, no significant traffic problems were reported elsewhere in the region.

The snowfall marked the second consecutive day of wintry conditions on both mountains, as a three-day spell of severe weather reaches its final phase, according to forecasts from the National Meteorological Service.


Comment: Related: Greece records coldest May Day in 70 years

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Greece records coldest May Day in 70 years

Tasos Kokkinidis
Greek Reporter
Fri, 01 May 2026 18:48 UTC
Visuals from Mount Olympus capture the intensity of this weather system, showing heavy fog accumulation and fresh snowfall.
© Alina Zienowicz / Wikimedia commons CC BY-SA 3.0Visuals from Mount Olympus capture the intensity of this weather system, showing heavy fog accumulation and fresh snowfall.
This year's May Day has officially been recorded as the coldest in Greece in the last seventy years, as a sudden weather shift brought "winter" back to many parts of the country.

A sharp drop in temperature, accompanied by strong northern winds and heavy rainfall, resulted in an unusual scene for the season. Mercury levels plunged significantly below the seasonal average for early May.

Regional highlights

In Northern and Central Greece, maximum temperatures struggled to exceed 12 - 14°C (53.5°F-57°F), while in mountainous regions, unexpected snowfall was reported at higher altitudes.

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Rare April snowstorm shatters record in Moscow - 8.3 inches of snow within 24 hours - leaves at least 3 dead in Samara


The Moscow Times
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:14 UTC
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© Alexander Avilov / Moskva News Agency
Muscovites awoke Monday to a record-shattering blanket of snow after a rare late-April winter storm swooped into the Russian capital overnight, with local authorities warning that snow and wind would persist over the next two days.

The city saw around 21 millimeters of precipitation between Sunday night and Monday morning, according to Yevgeny Tishkovets, chief meteorlogist at the Phobos weather center. That is, on average, roughly equal to 21 centimeters (8.3 inches) of snow.

Tishkovets said the snowfall over the past 24 hours broke a daily record set in 1880, writing in a Telegram post:
"Never in the entire history of meteorological observation has there been this much snow on April 27."
The weight of the snow toppled trees in Moscow and snapped power lines, cutting electricity to 50 villages in the surrounding Moscow region and leaving commuters stuck in gridlocked traffic.


Comment: Related: Spring freeze tightens grip on eastern Europe

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Best of the Web: Spring freeze tightens grip on eastern Europe

Cap Allon
Electroverse.substack.com
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:15 UTC
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Cold air has settled over the eastern half of Europe.

Forecasts keep temperatures well below average through the coming week, with another cold front deepening anomalies.

Frost is still biting far into spring, even in France where low-lying regions such as Mourmelon-le-Grand dropped to -2.3C (27.9F) on Sunday morning — another hit to early-season crops.

The cold intensifies as we look east.

Arctic air surged into Belarus on April 26, flipping rain to snow across large parts of the country. Cities such as Grodno, Nesvizh, and Slutsk reported scenes more typical of January than late April.

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Belarus covered by spring snow and storm winds as Arctic air arrives


Nashaniva.com
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:38 UTC
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On April 26, arctic air arrived in Belarus, bringing snow, blizzards, and strong winds. In the western and southern regions of the country, rain turned into wet snow.

Scenes from various cities in Belarus — Grodno, Nesvizh, Slutsk — look more like January than the end of April.

The wind is gaining strength — gusts reach 15-20 m/s, and 20 m/s was recorded at the "Paleskaya" meteorological station. In the southwest of the country, the wind could intensify to a dangerous 25 m/s.

In Brest, the wind blew away the Varshavsky market.

During the day, temperatures across the country are expected to range from +4°C to +10°C. However, the weather remains unstable: in addition to snow, even local thunderstorms are possible against the backdrop of the cold front.

The precipitation zone continues to move southeast. Drivers should be very careful: the combination of strong winds and poor visibility makes driving on summer tires particularly dangerous.

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Winter is back! Snow depth has exceeded 15 centimeters (6 inches) in Kars, Türkiye


en.Haberler.com
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:19 UTC
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The snowfall that was effective in mid-spring in Sarıkamış district of Kars once again covered the region in white. While the snow depth exceeded 15 centimeters in the district center, the surprise precipitation that came as the end of April approached caught citizens unprepared.

With the sudden drop in air temperatures, snowfall that began increased its effect from the night hours. In Sarıkamış, trees, vehicles, and roofs were covered with snow, creating postcard-like views across the district.

Due to heavy snowfall, transportation in the district center and surrounding village roads experienced occasional disruptions. While highway and municipality teams continued their efforts to keep the roads open, drivers were warned to be cautious.

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6 inches of Spring snow on Jahorina Mountain, Bosnia and Herzegovina


Sarajevo Times
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:10 UTC
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Ten to fifteen centimeters of snow fell on Jahorina Mountain on Wedensday, and the "Romanijaputevi" crews preventively sprinkles the roads with abrasive material.

Technical Director of "Romanijaputev" Dragan Buloščić told Srna that the crews of this company did not clean the roads towards Jahorina today, because only a few centimeters of snow fell.

"The winter season is over, and we have not received an invitation from the Olympic Center to clean, but we will still preventively sprinkle the roads tonight," said Buloščić on Wednesday.

At the "Jahorina" Olympic Center, they said that the snow is still falling, but that it basically does not change anything, because the winter season is over.

"We had snow when we closed the season. The question is, due to the low attendance, how much is it worth keeping the season open in April. There was talk of organizing skiing on May 1, but that has not yet been agreed with the management," Isidora Trivković from the Olympic Center told Srna.

In the event that it is decided to allow skiing on Jahorina on May 1st, she stated, the public would be informed in a timely manner.

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Spring snow at Mammoth Mountain, California with 16 inches dumped in 24 hours - nearly 4 feet of April snow


SnowBrains
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:49 UTC
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© Mammoth MountainThe second season at Mammoth is going strong.
After a slow and uncertain start to spring, the Sierra Nevada is delivering a late-season turnaround — and Mammoth Mountain, California, is reaping the benefits.

The California resort reported 12 to 16 inches (30 to 40 cm) of fresh snow in the past 24 hours alone, adding to an impressive April total that now stands at 46 inches (117 cm) — just shy of four feet. The late-season storms have revitalized conditions across the mountain, transforming what had been shaping up as a typical spring fade-out into something far more winter-like.

With the new snowfall, Mammoth currently has more than 100 trails open to skiers and snowboarders, a significant amount of terrain for this time of year. The resort has also confirmed it will remain open through at least Memorial Day weekend, extending the season well into late May and reinforcing its reputation as one of North America's most reliable late-season destinations.

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