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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Northern Defense Strengthens: France Plans to Increase Military Training in Lapland

French mountain troops are conducting extensive joint exercises in Lapland as part of NATO's largest Arctic military drill, Cold Response.

Mar 19 • 18:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Arctic soldiers must learn to sleep in snowdrifts, as tent stoves are vulnerable to drone attacks

A French intelligence soldier discusses the challenges of sleeping in extreme cold without stoves due to threats from drone surveillance during NATO exercises in Finland.

Mar 18 • 14:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A massive NATO exercise is underway in Lapland - with a descriptive nickname from soldiers

The Cold Response 2026 NATO exercise in Lapland involves 7,500 troops, including 4,000 from NATO allied countries, aimed at strengthening defense in Greenland and the Arctic region.

Mar 18 • 07:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Live broadcast after 4 PM: Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen speaks at Cold Response

Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen will address the ongoing NATO exercise 'Cold Response' in Rovaniemi, Finland, involving around 25,000 troops from 14 countries.

Mar 16 • 13:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

How is the government progressing with nuclear weapon laws? Häkkänen meets the media in Rovaniemi, Yle follows live

The article discusses NATO's Cold Response exercise taking place in Lapland, Finland, where defense ministers from Finland and Sweden are observing the training involving multiple allied nations.

Mar 16 • 13:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

UK faces cold showers as Arctic air sweeps across country

The UK is experiencing cold showers and icy conditions as Arctic air influences the weather across the nation this weekend.

Mar 13 • 12:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Do you still remember winter? Climatologist explains where the cold comes from and whether it was caused by the breakdown of the polar vortex

A climatologist explains that the cold weather in Poland at the beginning of the year was due to Arctic air masses rather than the breakdown of the polar vortex.

Mar 11 • 14:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

In Liberec, they print sensors that withstand the Arctic cold and extreme effort. Innovation has even attracted NATO's attention

A new type of sensor developed in Liberec has caught NATO's interest due to its ability to endure extreme cold and harsh conditions.

Mar 5 • 08:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Michael Douglas, 81, unrecognizable as he plays US President amid shock outburst

Michael Douglas, now 81, stars as US President Ronald Reagan in a new mini series set in the Arctic as he reflects on his father's influence and the weather differences between New York and Iceland.

Feb 28 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Spring or More Cold? The Forecast for March in Florida Reveals When the Winter Front Will Finally Leave

A cold Arctic air mass has brought unusual temperatures to Florida, but warming is expected to begin soon as March approaches.

Feb 28 • 00:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

NATO General Praises Finnish Soldiers – "They Made a Great Impression on Me"

A NATO lieutenant general commended Finnish soldiers' capabilities during a recent visit to Finland, emphasizing the importance of their skills in cold and arctic conditions.

Feb 25 • 15:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Large NATO Exercise in Finland

Finland will participate in a large NATO exercise in March, involving around 25,000 troops from 14 different countries.

Feb 20 • 10:53 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Arctic winds push south through the Prairies, bringing snow and frigid temperatures

A harsh winter weather system is moving through Canada’s Prairies, leading to extreme cold and significant snowfall.

Feb 18 • 14:04 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

How does the cold winter affect the Baltic Sea? Researchers explain

Cold winters and ice cover are beneficial for the coastal ecosystem of the Baltic Sea, according to researchers.

Feb 17 • 13:05 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Cold Arctic Air to Sweep Over the Country in the Coming Days

Arctic air is expected to bring frost conditions ranging from three to eighteen degrees Celsius across Iceland in the coming days.

Feb 16 • 07:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Long-Term Forecast for Poland. When is Winter Over? New Analysis by the Meteorologist

A meteorologist forecasts a return to severe cold temperatures in Poland due to an influx of Arctic air.

Feb 16 • 05:09 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Cold Arctic Air Continues to Directly Impact the Country

Iceland is experiencing cold Arctic air, with temperatures dropping between three to five degrees Celsius across the country.

Feb 13 • 07:11 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

An Unusual Winter Cold Has Sett In. The Weather Phenomenon Is a Hot Topic for Climate Researchers.

Researchers are linking the unusual winter cold experienced in Norway to global warming and Arctic melting.

Feb 13 • 05:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Air from the North Pole turned the Great Lakes into an Arctic wasteland

A report discusses how cold air from the North Pole has drastically affected the conditions of the Great Lakes.

Feb 12 • 11:17 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Rutte: NATO consolidates operations in the Arctic under one command for the first time

NATO announces a new command structure for its operations in the Arctic, led by Secretary General Mark Rutte, emphasizing coordinated efforts and increased presence in the region.

Feb 11 • 15:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

One planet, two weathers: January 2026 brought frost to Northern Europe and devastating fires to the Southern Hemisphere

January 2026 was notably colder than usual in Europe, marking the continent's coldest January since 2010, according to the EU's Copernicus Climate Service.

Feb 11 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Arctic explosion in the U.S. and new snowfalls for this week in New York: the ongoing cold wave advances

The U.S. is experiencing an ongoing cold wave, with new snow expected this week in New York amidst fluctuating temperatures and severe weather patterns across the country.

Feb 10 • 13:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The cold is not going away, but relief is on the horizon: the thermal record map and how the weather continues in New York

New York experiences a brief respite from severe Arctic cold, with temperatures rising above freezing in the coming days.

Feb 10 • 08:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

The world had the 5th hottest January on record, despite cold in the USA and Europe

January 2023 was marked as the fifth hottest January globally, according to Copernicus, despite experiencing severe cold waves in parts of Europe and the United States.

Feb 10 • 03:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Ontario residents were inhaling ‘bitterly cold air’ from the Arctic this weekend

Residents of Ontario experienced unusually cold air originating from the Arctic over the weekend, described as 'bitterly cold' by the Weather Network.

Feb 9 • 17:02 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Would you like to stay in a beautiful and cold tourist attraction? Then you should visit the world's northernmost igloo hotel

The article highlights the experience of staying at the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel in Northern Norway, a unique winter attraction located just above the Arctic Circle.

Feb 8 • 15:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Frozen USA: Why This Weekend Will Be the Coldest and Most Dangerous of 2026

A potent Arctic air mass will affect much of the United States this weekend, leading to dangerously low temperatures and high hypothermia risk.

Feb 7 • 20:22 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

New York could approach its historic cold record this weekend; Mamdani warns of 'lethal conditions'

New York City is bracing for potentially record-low temperatures this weekend as an arctic front continues to grip the area, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani warning of dangerous conditions.

Feb 7 • 13:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

New York could approach its historical record of cold this weekend due to a new Arctic front: "Lethal conditions"

New York is expected to face potentially record-breaking cold temperatures this weekend as an Arctic front continues to affect the city.

Feb 7 • 06:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

New York could approach its historical cold record this weekend, warns mayor

New York City is expected to experience dangerously low temperatures this weekend due to an arctic front, with forecasts predicting temperatures dropping to -10°F (-23.3°C), according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Feb 6 • 22:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much snow is expected this weekend in New York and New Jersey: Is the polar cold wave returning?

The northeastern United States is bracing for an extreme winter event with heavy snow, strong winds, and temperatures far below normal this weekend due to an arctic front.

Feb 6 • 09:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Arctic air tongue traveling at high speed towards New York will plunge temperatures to frigid levels

An Alberta Clipper is rapidly moving towards the East Coast, expected to bring a significant cold snap to New York City within 48 hours.

Feb 6 • 01:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Niagara Falls: The Winter Has Rarely Been This Spectacular

The Niagara Falls in the northeastern United States presents a breathtaking winter spectacle amid the Arctic cold wave, despite not being fully frozen.

Feb 5 • 14:05 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Hypatia III: first mission of women scientists to a simulated Mars in the Arctic

A team of ten women scientists from Catalonia will embark on a challenging expedition in a cold, remote Arctic environment to study climate change effects and the impacts of space radiation on cellular aging, replicating conditions similar to Mars.

Feb 5 • 12:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Terrifying reading soon on thermometers – And the truth is even more brutal

Meteorologist Sara Salonen explains the varying perceptions of cold temperatures in Finland, noting how Arctic cold can feel different in intensity based on geographical location.

Feb 5 • 11:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Snow returns to New York: how many inches are expected in the coming days during the arctic cold front

New York City and its metropolitan area will experience winter conditions again in the coming days with returning snow due to an arctic air mass.

Feb 5 • 00:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

NASA reveals how the polar vortex intensified extreme cold in the United States

NASA explains how a prolonged Arctic air outbreak following a winter storm in late January led to unusually low temperatures across much of the United States.

Feb 4 • 14:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Winter frost peak hits soon: -30 in the south

Arctic cold mass is expected to sweep over parts of Finland soon, with temperatures plunging to -30 degrees Celsius.

Feb 4 • 14:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

After deadly storms, a new Arctic air mass arrives: American meteorologists issued a warning

Two powerful winter storms have hit the U.S., causing extreme cold temperatures and resulting in multiple fatalities across several states.

Feb 3 • 10:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Photo: The new Jaguar survived polar cold; will the market?

The new Jaguar has successfully survived extreme cold testing at minus 40 degrees Celsius, signaling its anticipated return to the market with unprecedented driving characteristics.

Feb 3 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Freezing weather continues - This is how long the Arctic chilling factor will hold Finland in its grip

Finland will continue to experience extremely cold weather for several weeks, with nighttime temperatures dropping between -20 and -30 degrees Celsius in many areas.

Feb 2 • 18:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Meteorologists explained why it is so cold

Meteorologists explain that the severe cold in parts of Lithuania is due to an Arctic air mass, leading to temperatures not seen in over 14 years in some places.

Feb 2 • 16:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Miami experienced the coldest Monday in 15 years: surprise, coats and shopping to face the unusual temperatures

Miami recently faced its coldest temperatures in 15 years, prompting locals to dig out winter clothing and shop for warmer gear as the area experienced chillier weather than some parts of Alaska.

Feb 2 • 16:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Unusual cold wave in Miami: the phenomenon that caused a wind chill below zero and when 'normality' will return

An Arctic cold wave has hit Miami, causing unusually low temperatures and flight cancellations over the weekend and Monday.

Feb 2 • 15:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Niagara Falls freezes... where tourists from all over the world gather, the weather changed so much that it became a wonderland

Niagara Falls, one of the world's most powerful waterfalls, has frozen over due to a severe arctic cold front, transforming the area into a winter wonderland.

Feb 2 • 06:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Long-term forecast for Poland. Then the frosts will let up. The forecaster reveals

Poland is experiencing extreme cold with temperatures dropping to -27 degrees Celsius, influenced by a high-pressure system centered over Finland bringing arctic air to central Europe, as explained by meteorologist Tomasz Wasilewski.

Feb 2 • 05:11 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Arctic Cold" - Meteorologist Warns of Dangerous Black Ice

Meteorologists warn that arctic cold temperatures may lead to dangerous black ice conditions in northern Germany following storm 'Elli.'

Jan 11 • 10:14 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Snowstorm and frost, but it won't last: when the mild climate returns. The date to remember

Italy is experiencing an Arctic cold snap with sub-zero temperatures and snowfall, but a stabilizing anticyclone is expected to bring an increase in temperatures and clearer skies.

Jan 11 • 08:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Living at temperatures up to -52 degrees Celsius, now revealing tricks on how to warm up in the cold without high costs

Arctic ranger Josh Spice shares his experiences and techniques for surviving extreme cold while patrolling in Alaska's Arctic National Park.

Jan 8 • 13:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

A new icy blast is coming on this date? 'The polar vortex won't give up...'

A significant Arctic cold front is expected to impact parts of Croatia with severe winter conditions including freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall.

Jan 7 • 14:16 UTC

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