An early autumn storm left higher elevations in southern Argentina with a fresh and fleeting coat of white.
Cortina d’Ampezzo, flanked by steep-sided mountain peaks, is the site of several skiing and sliding events in the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
The country’s northern regions are accustomed to snow, but unrelenting storms have snarled transportation and caused other challenges this winter.
A dusting of white highlighted the Colorado Plateau around the deep gorge, while shadows created a visual illusion.
In late January 2026, a strong, moisture-laden storm dropped snow across nearly the entire state, spanning from the Appalachians to the Atlantic Coast.
From autumn color to a winter-white finish, forested areas around Blacksburg trade foliage for snow over the span of two months.
Very wet—but very warm—weather in the western U.S. has left many mountainous regions looking at substantial snowpack deficits.
Satellites observed a frozen landscape across much of the country after a massive winter storm.