https://www.sott.net/topic/14-Extreme-Temperatures Signs of the Times: The World for People who Think. Featuring independent, unbiased, alternative news and commentary on world events. en-us Original content Copyright 2026 by Signs of the Times/Sott.net. For other content, see our Fair Use Policy at www.sott.net. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:32:14 +0000 https://www.sott.net/images/sottlogo_rss.jpg SOTT.net https://www.sott.net https://www.sott.net/article/505778-2-feet-of-snow-falls-on-Mt-Bachelor-Oregon-in-48-hours As of Thursday morning, Mt. Bachelor ski area had received 17 inches of snow in 24 hours and a total of 48 inches over a two-day period. This mid-April storm brought 11 inches of snow overnight causing snow immersion suffocation and tree well risk at the ski area for what seems like the first time this season. It must've been quite the powder day, hopefully all who partook stayed safe. The ski area announced last week that this would be its final weekend, culminating on its end of season celebration, RendezVan. As for this weekend, the weather looks like it will clear up on the mountain. The mid-mountain forecast on Snow-forecast.com predicts that to be the last of the snow this season. Temperatures could reach into the mid-40s Saturday and Sunday. Winds are expected to die down and the sun could break through the clouds. The ski area has seen a total of 206 inches of snow this season, according to its mountain report. Its snow base was up to 43 inches Thursday. https://www.sott.net/article/505778-2-feet-of-snow-falls-on-Mt-Bachelor-Oregon-in-48-hours Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:53:18 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505775-Hail-covers-parts-of-Tunisia-and-Algeria-like-snow Severe thunderstorms have affected the Mediterranean this week. On Monday, a surface low-pressure system in the Mediterranean in conjunction with an upper air cut-off low, led to thunderstorms over north Africa. Their intensity was aided by the hot precursor conditions. Algeria and Tunisia were notably affected by the thunderstorms, with some hail accumulation layers as a result. When so much hail forms, it starts to lay down sheets of hail, covering the ground like snow. Hail accumulations of up to 3cm were reported in Oum Ladjoul and Hammam Sokhna in Algeria, and there were hailstones of up to 3cm in diameter in Makthar, Tunisia. Thunderstorms continued in the region through the following day, with further hail accumulations, notably in Ouled Bousmir, Tunisia, where there was a layer about 2cm deep. Later in the week, another surface low developed, this time over Sicily. Thunderstorms broke out across parts of central Italy on Wednesday morning. These led to some severe... https://www.sott.net/article/505775-Hail-covers-parts-of-Tunisia-and-Algeria-like-snow Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:43:30 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505763-Heavy-spring-snowstorm-blankets-Calgary-and-southern-Alberta Snowfall warnings in effect for much of southern Alberta Calgarians were in for another slippery commute Thursday after a spring snowstorm plunged the city back into winter driving conditions. Heavy snow is expected to continue to fall throughout the day, with total accumulations of 15 to 30 centimetres, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. "Poor visibility due to blowing snow is occurring in some areas and will continue until mid-morning," the agency said in its yellow-level snowfall warning for the city. Yellow-level snowfall warnings are also in effect for much of southwestern Alberta. Calgary Transit has put all of its snow detour routes into effect and is asking riders to check if their route is affected while planning their trips. "We are working hard to get you to your destination safely, so please be patient and give yourself extra travel time," Calgary Transit said on its website. https://www.sott.net/article/505763-Heavy-spring-snowstorm-blankets-Calgary-and-southern-Alberta Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:10:33 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505712-Palisades-Tahoe-California-snow-report-22-inches-in-24-hours-and-43-inch-3-day-storm-total The latest Palisades Tahoe, California, snow report tells a story of remarkable late-season resurgence. A sustained storm cycle has transformed conditions on the upper mountain, logging a foot of new snow overnight and driving the three-day storm total to 43 inches. The resort is now among the last Tahoe areas still operating. Most ski areas across the western U.S. have endured one of their worst seasons in recent memory, with dry and mild conditions since November, leaving many resorts struggling to open meaningful terrain. Palisades has been an exception to that late-season trend this week. Sunny breaks are emerging across the mountain on Monday, though forecasters have not ruled out additional snow showers that could add another inch to the upper elevations before conditions settle. Long-range models continue to show troughing over the region through the third week of April, with additional storm systems possible and a cooler-than-normal pattern expected to persist. The weekend... https://www.sott.net/article/505712-Palisades-Tahoe-California-snow-report-22-inches-in-24-hours-and-43-inch-3-day-storm-total Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:53:48 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505691-Unseasonal-rain-snow-hit-north-India-in-April-Crops-suffer-damage April in North India is defying expectations this year, with unseasonal rain, snowfall, and a sharp dip in temperatures replacing the usual summer heat. States like Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi are witnessing winter-like conditions, driven by persistent Western Disturbances. These moisture-laden systems, typically active in winter, have lingered into spring, bringing storms, hail, and cloudy skies. The unusual weather has disrupted daily life and raised concerns among farmers, with significant crop damage reported. Experts warn this could signal increasing climate variability, where shifting patterns blur seasonal boundaries and make weather more unpredictable and potentially more damaging. https://www.sott.net/article/505691-Unseasonal-rain-snow-hit-north-India-in-April-Crops-suffer-damage Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:41:50 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505687-Multicolored-clouds-shimmered-across-the-sky-in-China-on-March-29-and-April-6 Multicolored clouds shimmered across the sky in Yunnan, China, as sunlight refracted through ice crystals, creating a vivid display of shifting colors. https://www.sott.net/article/505687-Multicolored-clouds-shimmered-across-the-sky-in-China-on-March-29-and-April-6 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:05:13 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505666-Cold-Kills-New-huge-US-study-links-colder-months-to-40-times-as-many-deaths-as-warmer-ones We are killing people by making energy expensive Researchers followed 80% of the US population for two decades, and found that cold temperatures contributed to a whopping 800,000 deaths while hot temperatures were linked to only 2,000. They were looking at monthly temperature data in 819 locations across the US. Then they checked the cardiovascular death rates and found the burden of excess deaths is "quite substantial". During cold periods our blood vessels contract to reduce heat loss, which is why our skin looks slightly bluer or whiter in colder weather. But even a small reduction in volume makes our blood pressure rise. So it is not surprising that colder months are linked to significantly higher death rates from heart attacks, strokes, and coronary artery disease compared to milder periods. As the population ages and kidney disease and diabetes get worse, the Nearly every dollar we pour into preventing heat deaths will end up killing more people than it saves. It's time... https://www.sott.net/article/505666-Cold-Kills-New-huge-US-study-links-colder-months-to-40-times-as-many-deaths-as-warmer-ones Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:19:17 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505654-Dozens-of-vehicles-pile-up-on-icy-highway-in-China A large multi-vehicle pile-up was captured on a snowy, icy highway in China, including a bus that lost control, causing the vehicles behind it to crash into it. ⁣ ⁣ A witness estimated that around 30 vehicles were involved in the chain-reaction crash. Authorities did not immediately report any casualties or the extent of any injuries. https://www.sott.net/article/505654-Dozens-of-vehicles-pile-up-on-icy-highway-in-China Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:40:50 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505643-April-snowfall-batters-Shimla-apple-belt-in-Himachal-Pradesh-India-growers-stare-at-heavy-losses Shimla district witnessed unexpected snowfall on Wednesday, hitting apple orchards at a crucial stage of flowering and fruit setting. Growers across Upper Shimla, including Narkanda and Kotkhai, reported extensive damage, raising concerns over a sharp decline in this season's apple production. The sudden spell of snowfall and hailstorm has damaged apple trees that had just entered the setting phase. Many orchards saw anti-hail nets collapsing under the weight of accumulated snow, while branches of trees broke in several areas. The tender blossoms, essential for fruit formation, were hit hard, and growers fear that the cold conditions will further disrupt pollination. Apple growers say the losses could be significant this year. "The snowfall has come at the worst possible time. The flowers have been damaged, and fruit setting will be affected," said a grower from Kotkhai. With temperatures dropping sharply, the conditions are not favourable for normal crop development. https://www.sott.net/article/505643-April-snowfall-batters-Shimla-apple-belt-in-Himachal-Pradesh-India-growers-stare-at-heavy-losses Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:50:09 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505642-Thats-the-worst-I-ve-ever-seen-it-Spring-snow-storm-slams-Saskatchewan-Canada-14-5-inches-dumped Some communities in Saskatchewan are digging out after an Alberta clipper blasted through the province on Tuesday, leaving an abundance of snow in its wake. "Meadow Lake had the most significant report so far at 37 centimeters," said Danielle Desjardin, who is a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada. Prince Albert saw about 18 centimeters of snow, while Saskatoon had 16 centimetres and Nipawin had 15 centimeters, she said. Travel was not recommended on several highways around these communities on Wednesday morning, according to Saskatchewan's Highway Hotline. "On Highway 41 from Melfort going towards Saskatoon ... the snow is probably about two to three feet deep," said Landon Placsko, a psychology student at the University of Saskatchewan, on Wednesday morning. He faced grueling, snow-covered roads while traveling to Saskatoon for classes from his acreage just outside Melfort. https://www.sott.net/article/505642-Thats-the-worst-I-ve-ever-seen-it-Spring-snow-storm-slams-Saskatchewan-Canada-14-5-inches-dumped Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:43:15 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505550-Desert-turns-snow-white-Unexpected-hailstorm-blankets-parts-of-Rajasthan-India The golden sands of the Thar Desert underwent a startling transformation on Friday, April 3, 2026, as a massive hailstorm turned parts of Rajasthan into a landscape resembling the snow-capped valleys of Kashmir. Residents in the Arjunsar and Rajiyasar areas of Bikaner district witnessed a rare atmospheric event that saw temperatures plummet and roads disappear under a thick layer of ice. WHY DID THE THAR DESERT TURN WHITE? While the visuals shared by IFS officer Parveen Kaswan looked like a winter wonderland, this was actually the result of an intense hailstorm triggered by a Western Disturbance. A Western Disturbance is a weather system that originates over the Mediterranean region and travels eastward, bringing moisture and cooling to northwest India. When this moisture-laden air met the intense heat of the desert, it created powerful updrafts. https://www.sott.net/article/505550-Desert-turns-snow-white-Unexpected-hailstorm-blankets-parts-of-Rajasthan-India Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:03:08 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505523-More-than-a-meter-of-snow-closed-roads-villages-cut-off-in-southern-France Intense snowfall mixed with strong gusts of wind, villages buried under astronomical amounts of powder snow... It is almost apocalyptic weather that reigns over these regions in recent days... and the inhabitants will remember it. Who could have predicted that 2026 would go down in history? Both in terms of rainfall and snowfall, it has broken numerous records this year. The many ski resorts still open are proof of this, as the intense snowfall of recent days has once again blanketed the slopes in white. This allows skiers who wish to do so to enjoy the pleasures of skiing one last time at Easter. While the heavy snowfall is a boon for ski resorts, this isn't necessarily the case elsewhere. When winter hasn't yet had its final say in the mountains, sometimes an entire area is paralyzed, as was the case this week. https://www.sott.net/article/505523-More-than-a-meter-of-snow-closed-roads-villages-cut-off-in-southern-France Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:17:22 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505508-Italy-Snowstorms-floods-and-heavy-rain-leave-people-trapped-in-their-homes Heavy rain and snowstorms in central and southern Italy brought down bridges and left people trapped in their homes on Thursday. Firefighters used special snowcat trucks to plow through huge banks of snow in small towns in the Italian region of Molise. https://www.sott.net/article/505508-Italy-Snowstorms-floods-and-heavy-rain-leave-people-trapped-in-their-homes Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:02:23 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505502-April-opens-with-record-cold-across-eastern-Canada Canada is still posting sub -40C lows. Schefferville, Quebec has set a new April provincial cold record, plunging to -40.4C (-40.7F) — breaking the previous mark of -40C (-40F) set in 1994 at Bonnard (records in Quebec extend back to the late 1800s). Nearby, Rivière aux Feuilles set a new April record of -39.8C (-39.6F). Kuujjuarapik tanked to -36.2C (-33.2F), smashing its previous April low of -33.9C (-29F), set in 1950 and 1970. Further east, Wabush Lake in Labrador hit -35.3C (-31.5F) — just shy of both its monthly and provincial April records. This is not a one-off event. It follows an exceptionally cold March across northern Canada. https://www.sott.net/article/505502-April-opens-with-record-cold-across-eastern-Canada Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:30:17 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505489-Snow-nearly-6-feet-deep-leaves-tourists-stranded-in-Polands-Tatra-Mountains Heavy snowfall has trapped around a dozen people in a remote shelter high in Poland's Tatra Mountains. Following a deterioration in weather and a heightened risk of avalanches, authorities at the Tatra National Park in southern Poland said on Tuesday that all 275 kilometers of trails would be shut until further notice. The extreme winter weather has left around a dozen tourists and staff stranded at a mountain hut in the famous Valley of Five Lakes, the hut's owner, Marta Krzeptowska told the Polish state-owned news agency, PAP. With snow cover in some places reaching up to 180 cm (71 inches) on Tuesday, Krzeptowska said guests would have to remain in the shelter until conditions improved and trails reopened. But she emphasized that the situation is under control. https://www.sott.net/article/505489-Snow-nearly-6-feet-deep-leaves-tourists-stranded-in-Polands-Tatra-Mountains Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:40:55 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505467-Winter-temperatures-spring-snow-on-the-island-of-Sardinia-Italy Winter arrives in Sardinia in the early days of spring, once again blanketing the peaks of the Gennargentu mountains after a weekend of freezing temperatures and a few sprinklings of snow above 1,000 meters. Holy Week begins with subzero temperatures in the mountainous areas of the island, where this morning temperatures reached -2.1 degrees Celsius in Su Separadorgiu, just below the peak of Bruncispina, 1,440 meters above sea level. Winter temperatures, below zero, were recorded throughout the Nuoro area and in Alta Gallura. Further rainfall is expected for much of Holy Week, then the Azores anticyclone will reach the Mediterranean, bringing sunshine and temperatures above 20 degrees on Easter Monday. https://www.sott.net/article/505467-Winter-temperatures-spring-snow-on-the-island-of-Sardinia-Italy Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:53:51 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505394-Massive-late-March-snowstorm-buries-Europes-eastern-Alps-with-up-to-1-5-meter-nearly-5-feet-of-snow A powerful late-season storm cycle has delivered a major refresh across the eastern Alps, with Switzerland leading the charge after several days of sustained snowfall. The standout has been Engelberg, where snowfall totals have been exceptional even by mid-winter standards. According to OpenSnow data, the resort received 84 cm (33 inches) in the past 24 hours and 132 cm (52 inches) over the past five days, catapulting conditions back into peak-season form. The storm has been driven by a moist northwesterly flow, favoring northern Alpine regions and creating classic "Nordstau" conditions—where precipitation intensifies as air is forced over the mountains. The storm didn't stop at Switzerland. Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak, was also hammered, with around 1.5 meters (nearly 5 feet) of fresh snow reported in recent days. But that much snow comes with complications. In a post on social media, the resort cautioned: "A lot of snow does not automatically mean a lot of skiing. 1.5... https://www.sott.net/article/505394-Massive-late-March-snowstorm-buries-Europes-eastern-Alps-with-up-to-1-5-meter-nearly-5-feet-of-snow Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:22:07 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505389-7-killed-as-multiple-avalanches-hit-Srinagar-Leh-national-highway-in-India Multiple avalanches struck the Srinagar - Leh national highway on Friday, killing seven people and injuring five others, officials said. The avalanches hit the stretch between Zero Point and Minimarg in the afternoon, trapping several vehicles under snow and debris, they said. Officials said rescue teams were immediately rushed to the spot and a rescue operation was launched. Efforts were underway to clear the snow and locate and rescue people trapped in the affected area. https://www.sott.net/article/505389-7-killed-as-multiple-avalanches-hit-Srinagar-Leh-national-highway-in-India Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:37:31 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505382-Winter-is-back-Snow-invades-the-mountainous-areas-of-Elbasan-Albania The heavy snowfall that hit the Elbasan Region last night has temporarily restored the winter atmosphere to the mountainous areas, covering dozens of villages in four municipalities of this region. According to field data, the mountain villages of the municipalities of Elbasan, Librazhd, Gramsh and Prrenjas woke up this morning under a layer of snow ranging from 15 to 25 centimeters. The precipitation began around 20:30 pm yesterday evening and continued with intensity until after midnight, creating a typical winter panorama on the eve of spring. The most affected areas are the Shebenik National Park, the tourist village of Fushë Studen, as well as a number of neighborhoods and villages over 800 meters above sea level in the Administrative Unit of Librazhd, including Orenjë, Qarrishtë, Dragostunjë, Polis, Babje, Dardhë and Xhyrë, where the snow thickness reaches at least 25 centimeters. The same situation is present in all mountainous areas of the region, while this morning has... https://www.sott.net/article/505382-Winter-is-back-Snow-invades-the-mountainous-areas-of-Elbasan-Albania Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:41:00 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505374-Snow-in-Greece-Winter-returns-in-late-March Snowfall sweeps across Epirus and Western Macedonia, covering Metsovo, Tzoumerka and Zagori as temperatures drop and authorities deploy snowplows. Greece saw an unexpected return to winter overnight, as snowfall swept across several mountainous regions, turning villages into postcard-like scenes more typical of January than late March. In the northern region of Epirus, snow began falling late in the evening and continued into the early morning, covering high-altitude areas above 3,300 feet (1,000 meters). The phenomenon affected parts of the Ioannina regional unit, including well-known mountain destinations such as Metsovo, Tzoumerka, Konitsa and Zagori. By dawn, Metsovo — a traditional mountain town popular with visitors year-round — was blanketed in fresh snow. Rooftops, streets and surrounding hills were coated in white, while intermittent snowfall and low-hanging clouds added to the subdued, almost hushed atmosphere. https://www.sott.net/article/505374-Snow-in-Greece-Winter-returns-in-late-March Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:08:47 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505373-Snow-blankets-crocuses-in-Polands-Tatra-Mountains-raising-concerns-for-spring-display Heavy snowfall in southern Poland has blanketed blooming crocuses in the Chochołowska Valley, a scenic valley in the Tatra Mountains near the Slovak border that is one of the country's best-known signs of spring. After several warm, sunny days brought the flowers into bloom, fresh snowfall has now covered them, raising concerns that this year's display may be less vibrant than usual. By Friday morning, around 15 centimeters of snow had fallen in Zakopane, a popular resort town at the foot of the Tatras, with more forecast later in the day. The return of winter weather has also worsened conditions in the mountains, prompting the Tatra Volunteer Search and Rescue Service (TOPR) to issue a Level 2 avalanche warning. The Chochołowska Valley is famous for its annual crocus bloom, which typically draws large numbers of tourists each spring. https://www.sott.net/article/505373-Snow-blankets-crocuses-in-Polands-Tatra-Mountains-raising-concerns-for-spring-display Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:46:56 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505344-Heavy-spring-snowfall-and-strong-winds-shut-key-roads-towards-Croatian-coast A sudden deterioration in weather conditions has disrupted major transport links between inland Croatia and the Adriatic coast on Thursday, after heavy snow, strong winds and rough seas swept across parts of the country. Authorities issued the highest red weather alert for areas around Rijeka and Gospić as a cold front brought intense snowfall and gale-force winds. The severe conditions have forced the closure of key road routes used by freight traffic travelling between the interior and the coastal regions of Kvarner, Istria and Dalmatia. Traffic authorities reported that no open road routes are currently available for lorries with trailers or articulated trucks travelling towards the coast or back inland. Restrictions are in place on several major routes, including motorway and state road sections crossing mountainous regions where winter conditions have developed rapidly. https://www.sott.net/article/505344-Heavy-spring-snowfall-and-strong-winds-shut-key-roads-towards-Croatian-coast Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:38:35 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505321-Record-snowfall-and-cold-temperatures-in-Canada-expected-to-carry-into-spring-months While many consider March 21 the official start of spring, Environment Canada says meteorological spring begins on March 1. With lingering winter conditions across Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo, including below-seasonal temperatures and record amounts of snow, the agency says a colder-than-normal pattern is expected to continue through the spring months of March, April and May across northern Alberta and the northern Prairies. In its seasonal outlook, Environment Canada forecasts cooler-than-average temperatures across parts of Yukon, the Northwest Territories and northern Prairie regions, including northeastern Alberta. Warmer-than-normal conditions are more likely in southern parts of the Prairies, as well as British Columbia and parts of eastern Canada. https://www.sott.net/article/505321-Record-snowfall-and-cold-temperatures-in-Canada-expected-to-carry-into-spring-months Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:10:00 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505319-Juneau-Alaska-with-more-than-200-inches-of-snow-smashes-all-time-seasonal-record More than 200 inches of snow has fallen in Juneau, Alaska, since the snowfall season began last year, smashing an all-time record for the state capital. Juneau has now logged an extraordinary 201.2 inches of snowfall so far this season, pushing the city past its all‑time seasonal record and underscoring the severity of this year's winter storms. While the city is no stranger to heavy snow, the total far exceeds what even residents of the reliably wintry capital typically see, following months of intense systems that triggered avalanche dangers, buried roadways and contributed to roof collapses earlier in the season. The accumulation marks one of Juneau's most disruptive winters in recent memory, highlighting how persistent, moisture‑packed storms have overwhelmed the city's usual capacity to manage snow. https://www.sott.net/article/505319-Juneau-Alaska-with-more-than-200-inches-of-snow-smashes-all-time-seasonal-record Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:32:37 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505317-Antarctica-sets-new-March-cold-record-at-76-4C-105-5F Antarctica has just reset the bar for March cold. On March 25, temperatures at Vostok Station fell to -76.4C (-105.5F), establishing a new March record for the continent. The previous benchmark stood at -75.7C (-104.3F), recorded at Dome Fuji in 2013 (though this is considered unreliable), with other notable lows including -75.5C (-103.9F) at Plateau Station (1967) and Concordia (2025). At Vostok itself, the prior March low was -75.3C (-103.5F), observed in 1982, 2020, and again yesterday (March 24, 2026). https://www.sott.net/article/505317-Antarctica-sets-new-March-cold-record-at-76-4C-105-5F Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:11:53 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505295-Heatwave-in-most-of-US-brings-record-shattering-high-temperatures-for-March An astoundingly strong heat wave is not just setting records across the western U.S. — it's pulverizing them Editor's note (3/21/26): Four stations (two in Arizona and two in California) recorded temperatures of 112 degrees Fahrenheit (44.4 degrees Celsius) on Friday, March 20, besting the all-time U.S. March record set just the day before. That is 1 degree F (0.56 degree C) below the all-time April U.S. record. Eight states have set all-time high temperature records for March during this heat wave. On Wednesday in North Shore, Calif., the temperature soared to a stunning 108 degrees Fahrenheit (42 degrees Celsius) — matching the hottest March temperature on record for the state. And then, on Thursday, Phoenix, Ariz., hit 105 degrees F (41 degrees C) — the earliest such recording by more than a month. And that same day, the temperature just outside Martinez Lake, Ariz., reached 110 degrees F (43 degrees C) — the highest March temperature ever recorded in the U.S. The heat wave that... https://www.sott.net/article/505295-Heatwave-in-most-of-US-brings-record-shattering-high-temperatures-for-March Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:45:13 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505280-Heavy-snowfall-blankets-Kars-Turkiye-2-meters-deep Despite the arrival of the spring season, heavy snowfall continues to grip the high altitudes of Turkish city of Kars, creating challenging living conditions for local residents. Besides, Houses, barns, and vehicles in Kayadöven village had been almost entirely submerged under the thick snow layer with freezing temperatures continues to disrupt daily life across the province's rural areas. https://www.sott.net/article/505280-Heavy-snowfall-blankets-Kars-Turkiye-2-meters-deep Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:07:38 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505261-Roads-restricted-by-snow-ice-and-fog-in-Troodos-Mountains-Cyprus Three roads leading to the Troodos mountains are restricted to vehicles fitted with snow chains or four-wheel drive, police have warned, as the area is affected by dense fog, snowfall and ice. The Platres - Troodos, Karvounas - Troodos and Prodromos - Troodos roads remain open only to suitably equipped vehicles. Drivers are advised to keep a safe distance from vehicles ahead and to drive with their headlights on. Separately, one lane on the road from the Agia Marina Xyliatou dam towards Kannavia has been closed following landslides. Authorities are urging drivers to take extra care when passing through the area. https://www.sott.net/article/505261-Roads-restricted-by-snow-ice-and-fog-in-Troodos-Mountains-Cyprus Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:00:23 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505242-Heavy-snowfall-blankets-parts-of-north-India A fresh spell of snowfall and rain has swept across the Western Himalayan region, with multiple states witnessing wintry conditions and travel disruptions. Here's a region-wise look at the visuals of the snow-covered mountains- Himachal Pradesh: Heavy snowfall continued in high-altitude areas like Rohtang and the Atal Tunnel, forcing authorities to shut routes near Solang Nala due to adverse weather. In Shimla, persistent rain and mist have engulfed the city, bringing temperatures down after days of showers. According to ANI, continuous rain and snowfall over the past five days have caused a sharp temperature drop of 2-5 degrees Celsius, bringing back winter-like conditions. https://www.sott.net/article/505242-Heavy-snowfall-blankets-parts-of-north-India Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:29:38 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505241-March-snowfall-on-Canary-Islands-Spain-as-Storm-Therese-makes-its-way-across-Europe Holiday hotspot Tenerife has been hit by snow as Storm Therese continues to make its way across Europe. Shocked tourists expecting a sunny Easter break have been capturing snowfall, with the Canary Islands remaining under a weather alert following days of rainfall and high winds. Forecasters are expecting the wild weather to continue for at least another five days, bringing flight cancellations on Thursday and dozens earlier in the week. Winds have reached around 75mph, while snow and rainfall have led to roads being closed for safety. President of Tenerife, Rosa Dávila, said: "Starting today at 3pm, the island emergency response system is put into operation to prepare for an episode of adverse weather that will affect Tenerife over the coming days." https://www.sott.net/article/505241-March-snowfall-on-Canary-Islands-Spain-as-Storm-Therese-makes-its-way-across-Europe Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:52:15 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505226-Winter-has-returned-to-the-Carpathians-Ukraine-snow-and-8C-frost-in-the-highlands Deterioration of visibility and wind of 12 m/s were recorded on Pip Ivan peak. SES rescuers warn of the danger of walking in the highlands of the Carpathians. In the highlands of the Carpathians, on Mount Pip Ivan in the Ivano-Frankivsk region, there was an 8-degree frost and snow, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported on Thursday, writes UNN. Details "The Carpathians are not joking today! As of the morning of March 19, on Mount Pip Ivan, it's a real winter fairy tale with character: cloudy, snow covering the slopes, and visibility almost disappearing in a white haze," the State Emergency Service indicated. Mountain rescuers of Prykarpattia reported that in the morning on Mount Pip Ivan Chornohirsky, it was cloudy, snowing, with limited visibility, and a southeast wind of 12 m/s. "The air temperature is -8°C," the rescuers reported. https://www.sott.net/article/505226-Winter-has-returned-to-the-Carpathians-Ukraine-snow-and-8C-frost-in-the-highlands Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:08:49 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505221-BIG-NEWS-3-million-year-old-ice-cores-flummox-researchers-CO2-is-irrelevant For the first time Antarctic ice core teams have got hold of ice that is 3 million years old and the results have confounded them. The way CO2 responds in ice cores is canon to "the faith" so this is more important than it seems at first glance. Believers are really struggling. Three million years ago the world was warmer, and about to cool into the violent ice age cycles. The ice core experts were expecting to confirm that CO2 levels were about 400ppm, as other proxies had shown, and they thought that greenhouse gases might fall and lead the cooling shift. But instead of CO2 being at 400 parts per million, and then leading the cooling, the bubbles trapped in ice were only 250 parts per million to start with and they stayed constant through important temperature swings. Sacre Bleu! CO2 did not appear to have any role in causing the warmth that was, or the cooling that followed. And nor did methane. O' the dilemma? Some sacred cows have to be sacrificed. Either CO2 is not a major... https://www.sott.net/article/505221-BIG-NEWS-3-million-year-old-ice-cores-flummox-researchers-CO2-is-irrelevant Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:54:10 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505178-Up-to-31-inches-of-snow-fell-during-48-hour-blizzard-in-Michigans-Upper-Peninsula-52-inches-in-3-days-UPDATE Blizzard conditions will taper off into Tuesday, March 17, for Michigan's Upper Peninsula and the northern Lower Peninsula. Snowfall reports show 31 inches fell in the central U.P., with additional inches underway. On Monday, March 16, a blizzard warning, ice storm warning, winter storm warning, lakeshore flooding, and a wind advisory are issued for Michigan — ice is forecast to accumulate in the northeast-central Lower Peninsula, and snowbelt areas are expected to see up to 20 inches by Tuesday morning, March 17, per the Probabilistic Precipitation Portal. Statewide, wind gusts will be strong from 45-60 mph. On 6:30 a.m. Monday, March 16, 31 inches of snow was reported in Three Lakes (located in the central U.P) via the National Weather Service's online local snowfall reports — which was a 48-hour accumulation. A nearby city, National Mine, reported 30 inches of snow. https://www.sott.net/article/505178-Up-to-31-inches-of-snow-fell-during-48-hour-blizzard-in-Michigans-Upper-Peninsula-52-inches-in-3-days-UPDATE Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:27:07 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505167-Rare-March-snow-hits-the-island-of-Majorca-Spain "The strongest snowfall this winter in Mallorca" is how geographer Alberto Darder has described the recent weather event affecting the island over the past hours. The snow began to fall late on Saturday, 14 March, and continued until around 2am on Sunday. Darder specified that snow fell from altitudes of 800 metres upwards, marking the lowest snow level observed this winter on the island. This was unexpected, especially since the national weather service, the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Aemet) in the Balearics, had forecasted snow only above 1,000 metres. As visible in videos shared by Darder from the Serra de Tramuntana, the snowfall was intense. https://www.sott.net/article/505167-Rare-March-snow-hits-the-island-of-Majorca-Spain Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:05:20 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505133-Blizzard-hits-northern-part-of-Chinas-Xinjiang Multiple areas in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have experienced a heavy snowfall, strong winds and a sharp temperature drop since Wednesday as a cold front swept through the region. Xinjiang's northern part bore the brunt of the initial impact, with Urumqi City, the Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture and Tacheng City recording significant precipitation, ranging from heavy snow to blizzard conditions. The regional capital, Urumqi, was hit by intense snowfall accompanied by strong winds on Wednesday, prompting multiple urban districts to issue a yellow alert for blizzards. By 21:00 on Wednesday, the cumulative precipitation in most urban areas had already reached blizzard levels. China has a four-tier weather warning system, with red representing the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow and blue. https://www.sott.net/article/505133-Blizzard-hits-northern-part-of-Chinas-Xinjiang Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:01:47 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505118-North-America-Weekly-Snow-Roundup-ski-resorts-in-the-Rockies-record-3-FEET-of-snowfall-in-24-hours North America Intro Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 12 March 2026: Rockies receive up to 90cm (36") snowfall while spring warmth spreads across eastern resorts. Springlike conditions continue to dominate across much of North America. While western regions have experienced a generally mild winter overall, the recent warmth is more unusual along the East Coast, which endured months of bitter cold earlier in the season. Some resorts across the East Coast and Midwest were forced to close temporarily over the past week due to heavy rain. The Rockies did see a brief return of winter conditions heading into last weekend. Several resorts reported significant snowfall totals, with some locations seeing up to three feet (90cm) in 24 hours, though most recorded closer to 6 - 12 inches (15 - 30cm). Since then, sunshine has returned and temperatures have been climbing again. Along the Pacific Coast, conditions have also been largely mild and sunny, although the Pacific Northwest is... https://www.sott.net/article/505118-North-America-Weekly-Snow-Roundup-ski-resorts-in-the-Rockies-record-3-FEET-of-snowfall-in-24-hours Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:32:49 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505114-A-snow-record-was-broken-in-Turkey-with-3-38-meters Snow record broken in Türkiye, in Van. Snow depth reached 3 meters and 38 centimeters at the Karabet Pass on the Van-Bahçesaray highway. Snow depths peaked after the heavy snowfall affecting the entire country. https://www.sott.net/article/505114-A-snow-record-was-broken-in-Turkey-with-3-38-meters Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:58:18 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/505080-March-snowfall-in-the-province-of-Malaga-in-the-far-south-of-Spain-as-cold-drop-hits A night of snowfall and lower temperatures has covered several mountains in the municipality of Villanueva del Trabuco with a white blanket on Tuesday morning. The snowfall has been particularly visible in places such as Sierra Gorda and Sierra de San Jorge, the peaks of which are completely white. Snow fell in the early hours of Tuesday due to the arrival of a cold drop (known as a 'dana' in Spain) from the north-west. This caused an abrupt change in atmospheric conditions. The rapid advance of this high altitude depression towards the south has generated instability in a large part of the country. For Tuesday, state meteorological agency Aemet has activated snowfall warnings in several areas of the Andalucía. https://www.sott.net/article/505080-March-snowfall-in-the-province-of-Malaga-in-the-far-south-of-Spain-as-cold-drop-hits Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:25:22 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504997-Beijing-witnesses-spring-snowfall https://www.sott.net/article/504997-Beijing-witnesses-spring-snowfall Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:27:08 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504960-Snow-has-fallen-on-the-island-of-Madeira Several access roads to the mountains of Madeira are temporarily closed due to snowfall in the higher areas of the island, the Regional Government reported. According to the Regional Secretariat for Equipment and Infrastructure, the access roads to Poiso, Pico do Areeiro, Meia Serra, Estanquinhos - Bica da Cana, Malhadinha - Paúl da Serra, Pico das Pedras - Achada do Teixeira are closed. "The interruption of road traffic is due to adverse weather conditions, which compromise the safety of traffic," indicated the Madeiran government, adding that these roads will remain closed "until the necessary conditions to guarantee the safety of people and property are restored." This department of the Madeiran executive appeals for compliance with the authorities' signage and instructions. The Madeira archipelago is being affected by the Regina depression, which is expected to affect the weather until the morning of 4 March. https://www.sott.net/article/504960-Snow-has-fallen-on-the-island-of-Madeira Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:34:09 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504958-Record-snowfall-in-Japan-causes-serious-agricultural-damage-in-Tohoku-Region This winter's record snowfall that has hit the Tohoku region and Niigata Prefecture has caused serious agricultural damage such as breaking branches on fruit trees and causing vinyl greenhouses to collapse. Because many farm roads remain buried in snow, confirming the extent of the damage done so far will take a long time, and it could be worse than in typical years. "I can only sigh because more branches have been broken than last year," a farmer said in mid-February while carefully digging up branches buried in the snow in an apple orchard in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. In January, the city saw a record snowfall of 148 centimeters. Last winter, broken branches on apple trees alone caused more than ¥20 billion in damage in the prefecture. The yield from his 5-hectare farm dropped by nearly 10 tonnes, down over 10% from typical years. Branches have been broken over a wide area this year, and he said, "I'm afraid this year's yield will be lower than last year's." https://www.sott.net/article/504958-Record-snowfall-in-Japan-causes-serious-agricultural-damage-in-Tohoku-Region Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:15:31 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504945-Run-screaming-Rising-CO2-has-been-detected-in-human-blood The one-eyed science monster is here again to scare teenage girlies No one is funded to poke holes in the CO2-octopus, so researchers can follow a silly idea for a long time. In a normal world someone would have scoffed and squashed this horror show in the tea room. It is yet another meaningless correlation pretending to be a dangerous trend. Supposedly rising levels of carbon dioxide in the air around us is tainting our very blood, causing a public health crisis. Atmospheric CO2 is "higher than anything humans ever experienced" says Dr Phil Bierwirth, worried that current CO2 levels are beyond what we evolved to deal with, and 100% wrong. Poor Dr Bierworth obviously doesn't realize that even though atmospheric CO2 has risen from 320ppm to 420ppm, normal indoor CO2 levels are 500 to 1,000 ppm, and the air we breathe out is 40,000ppm. We don't need a quarter century to raise our blood CO2 levels — we can hold our breath and get there in sixty seconds. Or we just need to go jogging.... https://www.sott.net/article/504945-Run-screaming-Rising-CO2-has-been-detected-in-human-blood Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:29:42 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504933-Spring-snowfall-reaches-37-cm-depth-in-Shahbuz-Azerbaijan Unstable weather conditions continue across Azerbaijan, with heavy snowfall reported in most regions. According to the National Hydrometeorological Service, as of 10:00 AM on March 2, the highest snow depth was recorded in Shahbuz at 37 cm. The Operative Information Center-OMM reports that significant snow accumulation was also observed in Kishchay (Shaki) at 33 cm, Alibay (Zaqatala) at 25 cm, and Khinalig and Griz at 24 cm. Other mountainous areas saw substantial coverage, including Dashkasan (22 cm), Kalbajar (21 cm), Qusar and Gadabay (18 cm), as well as Lachin, Shahdag, and Qubadli (16 cm). In the liberated territories, Shusha recorded 12 cm, Khankendi 10 cm, and Fuzuli 6 cm of snow. https://www.sott.net/article/504933-Spring-snowfall-reaches-37-cm-depth-in-Shahbuz-Azerbaijan Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:21:01 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504918-Vehicles-buried-under-deep-snow-in-Ordu-Turkiye The expected snowfall in Ordu has intensified. In Gürgentepe district, known for its high altitude, the snow depth has reached nearly 1.5 meters. Most parked vehicles in the district center and rural neighborhoods are buried under the snow. Vehicles were trapped in snowdrifts. The scene that emerged in the morning after the snow that fell continuously throughout the night was striking. The roofs of houses, roads, and vehicles were completely covered in white. Some citizens had to spend a long time shoveling to clear the snow from their vehicles. https://www.sott.net/article/504918-Vehicles-buried-under-deep-snow-in-Ordu-Turkiye Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:28:54 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504828-Over-3-feet-of-snow-in-48-hours-dumped-on-Vancouver-Islands-mountain-ranges Officials are warning anyone heading into the backcountry to use extreme caution after more than 100 centimetres of snow blanketed parts of Vancouver Island's mountain ranges over the weekend, creating a high avalanche risk. Avalanche Canada said snow sliding was at its highest danger level on Monday and could remain there through the week, depending on conditions. The warning was issued for the mountain terrain from Lake Cowichan to Port McNeill. Several natural and skier-induced slides have already been reported in Strathcona Provincial Park. Avalanche Canada forecaster Martina Halik said the new snow is burying a widespread hoar frost layer, creating "touchy avalanche conditions." She said the fine crystallized hoar frost layer isn't immediately bonding with the new snow and can break under the load of heavy snowfall, creating a high hazard. "That's the biggest problem right now," Halik said Monday. "This slab of storm snow on top of these feathery crystals creates persistent... https://www.sott.net/article/504828-Over-3-feet-of-snow-in-48-hours-dumped-on-Vancouver-Islands-mountain-ranges Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:40:48 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504821-5000-flights-cancelled-as-US-east-coast-digs-out-of-record-3-FEET-snow-over-600000-properties-without-power A major storm hit the US east coast on Monday, bringing record-breaking snow that caused disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations. Parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts have seen nearly 37in (94cm) of snowfall, with more than 19in in New York City's Central Park, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. Weather warnings stretched from North Carolina to northern Maine, with some in place further north in parts of eastern Canada. More than 600,000 properties on the US east coast endured power outages, while the Boston Globe - a major US newspaper - said it will not go to print for the first time in its 153-year history due to the storm. Travel across the region has been severely limited, with some states and cities implementing travel bans during the worst period of the storm. https://www.sott.net/article/504821-5000-flights-cancelled-as-US-east-coast-digs-out-of-record-3-FEET-snow-over-600000-properties-without-power Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:17:22 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504781-Sandstorms-strong-winds-sweep-across-northern-China On Saturday, strong winds and sandstorms swept across multiple northern regions of China. The National Meteorological Center on Friday issued yellow warnings for strong winds and sandstorms, as well as a blue alert for a cold wave. The Hohhot Bureau of China Railway had activated a peak-period timetable to cope with unfavorable weather conditions. In most areas of Shanxi Province, residents wore heavier clothing and masks to protect themselves from the strong winds and thick dust. Authorities had implemented active emergency measures to ensure public safety. https://www.sott.net/article/504781-Sandstorms-strong-winds-sweep-across-northern-China Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:58:44 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504748-Europes-mounting-avalanche-death-toll-86-so-far-this-winter-with-record-downfalls-burying-ski-resorts Europe's avalanche crisis is escalating, with 86 people including at least four Brits killed this season as severe snowfall and unstable mountain conditions wreak havoc across the Alps and beyond. France has recorded the highest toll so far with 25 deaths, followed by Italy with 21 and Austria with 14, while Switzerland has lost nine and Spain eight. Slovakia reported four deaths and Slovenia three, with a single death in Andorra. The vast majority of victims were caught in wind slab avalanches or collapses linked to persistent weak layers buried deep within the snow, often triggered after fresh downfalls. Most were skiing off piste or travelling in backcountry terrain, with others killed while mountaineering, climbing or hiking. https://www.sott.net/article/504748-Europes-mounting-avalanche-death-toll-86-so-far-this-winter-with-record-downfalls-burying-ski-resorts Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:50:35 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504724-18-avalanches-reported-in-24-hours-as-skiers-flock-to-snow-covered-mountains-in-Utah Nearly two dozen avalanches were reported across Utah's mountains over the last 24 hours, and several were determined to be human-triggered. The Utah Avalanche Center reported 18 avalanches on Wednesday, eight of which were human-triggered. This comes after several warnings of increased avalanche dangers across the state as winter made its return with more than a foot of snow falling on Utah's mountains. Leading up to Wednesday's storm, the Utah Avalanche Center issued an "Avalanche Watch," which was upgraded to a "Warning" the next day. Forecasters said the heavy snow from the storm overloaded widespread fragile layers of weak, faceted snow that formed during the winter dry spell. https://www.sott.net/article/504724-18-avalanches-reported-in-24-hours-as-skiers-flock-to-snow-covered-mountains-in-Utah Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:59:54 +0000 https://www.sott.net/article/504723-Heavy-snowfall-blankets-Bucharest-and-other-areas-of-Romania-transport-services-disrupted Heavy snowfall and strong winds disrupted road, rail and air traffic in southern Romania, with delays reported in Bucharest and flights diverted from the capital's airport. https://www.sott.net/article/504723-Heavy-snowfall-blankets-Bucharest-and-other-areas-of-Romania-transport-services-disrupted Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:48:59 +0000