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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Snow maps turn icy blue as 'Beast from the East' sub-zero -13C freeze heads for UK

A severe cold snap referred to as the 'Beast from the East' is expected to bring sub-zero temperatures as low as -13C to parts of the UK starting March 9.

Feb 23 • 16:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

On Friday morning it will be minus ten, then it will warm up dramatically

A cold snap is expected on Friday morning with temperatures dropping to minus ten degrees, followed by a significant warming trend.

Feb 19 • 04:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Mild until Saturday, cool from Sunday with rain in the central region

The weather forecast predicts mild temperatures through Saturday, but a shift to cooler conditions with rain is expected in central regions starting Sunday.

Feb 19 • 04:33 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

More snow and freezing rain coming to Toronto, southern Ontario

Southern Ontario, including Toronto, is bracing for a cold snap with significant snow and freezing rain starting Wednesday.

Feb 17 • 18:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

20 people froze to death this year

In Latvia, there have been 20 reported cases of death due to hypothermia this year, primarily occurring during the severe cold snap in January.

Feb 17 • 08:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Cold Snap in Lithuania: When Can Children Skip School?

Lithuanian officials are monitoring extreme cold temperatures that could affect school attendance, particularly advising on when students may not need to attend due to severe frost.

Feb 17 • 07:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK weather maps show exact times Met Office forecast snow to batter Britain

The Met Office warns of impending snowfall across Britain, particularly in the Southwest, as cold temperatures plunge to -9C amid a new cold snap.

Feb 17 • 00:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Cold Continues - No Turnaround in Sight

Sweden is experiencing a prolonged cold snap with temperatures expected to remain well below zero, without significant spring warmth in the forecast.

Feb 16 • 12:22 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Severe cold will soon pass – it will get milder

After a severe cold snap, milder air is now moving into Sweden, with temperatures expected to rise above freezing in some areas.

Feb 15 • 21:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Snow in the middle of summer: the shocking images of Cerro Catedral covered in white

An unexpected cold snap brought snowfall to Bariloche and El Bolsón, providing relief to areas affected by wildfires.

Feb 11 • 16:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

COLD IS HERE TO STAY ⟩ Negative temperatures will continue in the coming days

Estonia is experiencing a cold snap with temperatures expected to remain below zero for the upcoming days, accompanied by periodic snowfall.

Feb 10 • 16:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Perhaps the last cold night: where was it coldest?

Lithuania experienced a severe cold snap with temperatures dropping to below -20 degrees Celsius in various cities, impacting daily life and prompting weather warnings.

Feb 10 • 05:29 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Sad Fate of the 'Frozen' Iguanas in Miami: What Will Happen to Them

An unusual cold snap in South Florida has left green iguanas incapacitated, leading to a temporary measure allowing residents to capture them.

Feb 8 • 14:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

'Situation remains difficult'– Ukraine grapples with ongoing power crisis ahead of another cold snap

Ukraine is facing a dire power crisis following significant damage to its energy infrastructure from a recent Russian attack, compounded by an impending cold snap.

Feb 8 • 13:56 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Weather forecast: cold weather returns at least briefly

A cold snap is expected in Lithuania with temperatures dropping between -5 to -10 degrees Celsius and the presence of dry and partly cloudy conditions.

Feb 8 • 06:54 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Over 5,000 cold-stunned iguanas removed in two days during state's record freeze

During a recent cold snap, over 5,000 cold-stunned iguanas were removed in Florida as residents were allowed to capture them without permits.

Feb 8 • 01:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cold Until Monday... Beware of Heavy Snow in Honam and Jeju, Fire Hazards

South Korea is forecasted to experience extremely cold weather with heavy snowfall in Honam and Jeju until Monday, raising concerns about icy roads and fire hazards due to dry conditions.

Feb 7 • 23:44 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Southern Ontario cold snap persists, wind chills near –35 C

A persistent cold snap in southern Ontario is causing dangerous wind chill conditions, prompting health warnings from Environment Canada.

Feb 7 • 17:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Life & Tech

Cold snap hits immediately after the weekend: meteorologists announce how long it will last

Meteorologists predict that lower than usual temperatures will persist for the next three to four weeks, with severe cold reaching as low as -20 °C in parts of Northern and Eastern Europe.

Feb 6 • 09:39 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
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Florida euthanizes 5,000 iguanas after cold snap stuns the invasive reptiles

Florida wildlife officials have euthanized over 5,000 cold-stunned iguanas due to a recent cold snap, which caused the non-native reptiles to freeze and fall from trees.

Feb 5 • 17:52 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

Falling iguanas in Florida

Iguanas are falling from trees in Florida due to a cold snap affecting the region.

Feb 5 • 10:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK weather: Britain braced for 400-mile snowstorm as cold snap continues

A 400-mile snowstorm is forecast to hit Britain as a cold snap continues, with snow expected in multiple areas before clearing in 24 hours.

Feb 5 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: The fall of cold-stiffened iguanas from trees triggered a python fever in Florida

An unusual cold snap in Florida has rendered the state's iguanas motionless, prompting wildlife officials to allow residents to collect and euthanize the invasive species.

Feb 4 • 14:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

No more: authorities in Miami ask to stop bringing frozen iguanas after a mass hunting operation

Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has urged southern Florida residents to stop bringing in frozen iguanas after a record cold snap led to the deaths of over 2,000 iguanas.

Feb 4 • 12:24 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

People collect frozen iguanas as US cold snap continues to bite

As a winter cold snap grips the US, Floridians are amusing themselves by collecting thousands of frozen iguanas that have fallen from trees, with many describing them as 'cold stunned.'

Feb 4 • 06:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK weather: Exact locations snow is set to fall within 48 hours in cold snap

Britain is expected to experience more snowfall over the next 48 hours, with several regions under Met Office winter weather warnings.

Feb 4 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Freezing Turn in the Weather of a Tropical Country – Zero Degrees!

Cuba recorded its first-ever temperature of zero degrees Celsius at a measurement station in Matanzas, marking a historic cold snap for the normally warm Caribbean nation.

Feb 3 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"Keep it every day." Severe cold takes Lux Express's new buses out of service

The January cold snap has caused breakdowns in both double-decker and single-decker Lux Express buses, leading to multiple replacements of buses taken out of service due to the cold.

Feb 3 • 12:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Cold Snap answers Index's 10 questions before Doru

The Croatian groove metal band Cold Snap responds to ten questions from Index ahead of the Doru 2026 competition, where they are competing with their song 'Mucho Macho'.

Feb 3 • 12:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The metal band of Croatian actor goes to Doru: "We will be the fiercest yet"

The Croatian groove metal band Cold Snap, fronted by actor and musician Jan Kerekeš, is set to compete at Doru with their song 'Mucho Macho' and has performed over 450 concerts across Europe since their formation in 2003.

Feb 3 • 12:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Millions across US face freezing temperatures as south experiences rare snowfall

A significant cold snap has affected millions in the US, causing rare snowfall in southern regions like Florida and resulting in cold weather advisories for approximately 150 million people.

Feb 2 • 16:57 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The number of water supply accidents in Riga has increased due to the strong cold snap

The prolonged and intense frost has led to an increase in water supply accidents in Riga's infrastructure due to changes in physical conditions affecting the ground and pipes.

Feb 2 • 15:02 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Utility Failures Plagued Russia During January Cold Snap – Report

A report indicates that Russia experienced a significant increase in utility outages in January, with disruptions in power, heating, and water supply doubling compared to the previous year.

Feb 2 • 13:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Siberian Anticyclone Brings Polar Cold to Europe at the End of January

A significant cold snap and snowfall in January due to the Siberian anticyclone is expected to bring extremely cold air to Europe by the end of the month.

Jan 15 • 08:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Zagreb Trauma Center Full in the Ice: 'We Have to Discharge Patients to Admit New Ones'

Zagreb's trauma hospitals are overwhelmed with patients due to icy conditions and falls amid a sudden cold snap, prompting officials to discharge patients to accommodate new cases.

Jan 12 • 15:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Temperatures Dropping to -15 and Snow Across the Country, but Meteorologists Warn of a New Reality

A strong winter wave has hit Croatia this week, bringing snow and frigid temperatures, but meteorologists caution that this cold snap is temporary and not indicative of a return to traditional winter patterns.

Jan 11 • 11:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Did we finally have a 'real' winter? Meteorologist: They're getting rarer, this one was an exception

Meteorologists in Croatia discuss the unusual recent cold snap, highlighting its rarity amidst changing weather patterns due to climate change.

Jan 11 • 10:55 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits urged to 'wear face masks' as millions could get ill this weekend

With a cold snap and worsening air quality, UK residents are advised to wear face masks to protect against asthma and cold-related illnesses.

Jan 10 • 11:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

A cold snap in Poland. Snow and blizzards expected this weekend

Meteorologists warn of severe weather conditions across Poland, including snow, blizzards, and a storm on the Baltic Sea.

Jan 10 • 09:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

DeLonghi heater 'heats room quickly' as UK grapples snow and costs pennies to run

The DeLonghi heater is gaining popularity in the UK due to its quick heating capability and low running costs amid a winter cold snap.

Jan 10 • 06:15 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Zelenskyy: Russians are exploiting cold snap and trying to hit as many energy facilities as possible

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is taking advantage of the freezing weather to target energy facilities in Ukraine, stressing the need for city administrations to prepare for a robust response.

Jan 9 • 17:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Storm Low 'Elli': Cold Snap in Germany - How Is Munich Affected?

Germany is experiencing a cold snap due to Storm Low 'Elli', with Munich under warnings of icy conditions affecting transportation, as efforts are underway to keep airport runways clear and reduce salt usage on roads by applying cucumber juice.

Jan 8 • 14:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Two-minute boiler check could stop homes wasting cash as bills surge

A quick two-minute boiler check could help households save money on heating bills during the cold snap caused by freezing temperatures.

Jan 8 • 12:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Winter has not yet said its last word. 30 degrees below zero is getting closer

The article discusses a winter cold snap affecting southeastern Poland, with snowfall in the region but not as severe as anticipated.

Jan 8 • 11:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Dunelm's 14p-an-hour heater 'feels phenomenal' in winter and warms a room fast

Dunelm offers an affordable portable heater that is gaining popularity for its efficiency and ability to quickly warm rooms during the winter cold snap in the UK.

Jan 8 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Martin Roberts urges homeowners to do this one thing now to save homes from damage during cold snap

TV presenter Martin Roberts advises UK homeowners to take immediate action to protect their properties from damage due to cold weather, especially concerning damp and mould issues affecting millions of households.

Jan 7 • 17:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Stop using sprays to de-ice car windscreen as kitchen item does it in 'seconds'

A kitchen item can quickly de-ice car windscreens, offering an economical alternative to sprays amidst the UK’s cold snap.

Jan 7 • 11:24 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Heavy snow forces flight cancellations, halts bus services in Paris region

Heavy snowfall in Paris led to the cancellation of over 140 flights and disrupted bus services, coinciding with a cold snap that has resulted in at least six fatalities across France.

Jan 7 • 09:09 UTC

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