Winter Grips Japan
Winter Grips Japan

The country’s northern regions are accustomed to snow, but unrelenting storms have snarled transportation and caused other challenges this winter.

A Winter Blanket Covers North Carolina
A Winter Blanket Covers North Carolina

In late January 2026, a strong, moisture-laden storm dropped snow across nearly the entire state, spanning from the Appalachians to the Atlantic Coast.

The West Faces Snow Drought
The West Faces Snow Drought

Very wet—but very warm—weather in the western U.S. has left many mountainous regions looking at substantial snowpack deficits.

Winter Grips the Michigan Mitten
Winter Grips the Michigan Mitten

A blanket of snow spanned Michigan and much of the Great Lakes region following a potent cold snap.

Ganges Delta Under a Winter Shroud of Fog
Ganges Delta Under a Winter Shroud of Fog

Low clouds blanketed the delta while parallel cloud bands rolled over the Bay of Bengal during a January cold wave.