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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Snow in Mato Grosso? Before the division that created MS, cities from the former state recorded โˆ’2.4 ยฐC and woke up covered in ice

The article recalls an extreme cold event in the southern region of Mato Grosso in July 1975, just before the state's division, where temperatures dropped to โˆ’2.4 ยฐC, leading to snowfall.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Scientists recover activity in frozen brain for the first time

A new study suggests that functional preservation of brain tissue through extreme cold may be more feasible than previously believed.

Mar 20 โ€ข 20:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Ontarioโ€™s winter weather drags on, but warmer days are coming

After a long and harsh winter marked by persistent snowfall and extreme cold, Ontarians can expect warmer days ahead according to meteorological predictions.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

This is what his legs looked like after the Holmenkollen ski marathon. 22 skiers needed treatment for frostbite.

The Holmenkollen Ski Marathon resulted in serious frostbite injuries for 22 skiers, highlighting the extreme cold conditions during the event.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Alone Among the Ice, Survives at -50 Degrees for Fifty-Four Days

Colin Oโ€™Brady successfully crossed Antarctica without any assistance, enduring extreme cold and isolation for fifty-four days.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 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 โ€ข 14:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Communist Enclave: Residents of a Village in East Germany that Settled in West Berlin Had to Cope with Extreme Living Conditions

The residents of Klein Glienicke, a district of Potsdam, faced extreme isolation during the division of Germany, only able to access their homes with special permits.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Antarctic microbes survive by consuming... pure air

A new study reveals that Antarctic microbes can generate energy from air, allowing them to survive in extreme cold conditions without sunlight.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Tough winter for many birds - did not survive the cold

This winter has proven extremely harsh for various bird species in Sweden, with many failing to survive the extreme cold, especially among the wintering Eurasian wrens.

Mar 16 โ€ข 02:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

New wave of extreme cold: Which areas will be affected by the division of the polar vortex?

A new wave of extreme cold is expected to impact significant parts of the central and eastern United States due to the division of the polar vortex.

Mar 13 โ€ข 01:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Now came surprising information about spring

Finland is experiencing a rapid transition from extreme cold to melting snow as the country enters a thermal spring.

Mar 11 โ€ข 08:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Kyiv reports zero deaths from cold during energy crisis โ€” but there's a catch

Kyiv has reported no deaths from cold during the ongoing energy crisis, but the situation remains dire due to extreme weather and repeated Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.

Mar 8 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

New York and Newark below zero: activating the 'Blue Code' due to the polar cold wave and reinforcing help for vulnerable people regardless of their immigration status

A new polar cold wave has prompted authorities in New York and Newark to activate the 'Blue Code' emergency protocol to protect vulnerable individuals from extreme temperatures.

Mar 5 โ€ข 16:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ 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 โ€ข 08:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Winter has been so harsh that birds have almost disappeared โ€“ experts explain what is happening

Experts in Finland report a significant decline in bird populations this winter due to extreme cold temperatures.

Mar 4 โ€ข 05:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Chilly information about winter

February was unusually cold in Finland, with extreme temperatures recorded across the country.

Mar 4 โ€ข 02:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How long will the cold last in New York? Dates of the new Blue Code and when temperatures will rise again

New York City has issued a Blue Code alert due to a return of extreme cold conditions, with temperatures expected to rise later this week.

Mar 3 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

EXTRACT FROM A BOOK โŸฉ Does fat leave the body by breathing? This method accelerates metabolism by 350 percent

The article discusses Wim Hof's extreme cold resistance techniques and presents insights from his daughters' adaptations of his methods for women.

Mar 3 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The snow does not leave New York: new storms are coming this week and the cold will be extreme

New storms are expected to hit New York this week, bringing more snow and extremely cold temperatures to the region still recovering from a historic blizzard.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The ice has melted. Poland faces floods after extreme cold

Poland is experiencing floods following extreme cold conditions that caused ice to melt.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Go out with double jacket and gloves! Red Alert activated for cold in Mexico City for 5 boroughs

A Red Alert has been issued for extreme cold in five boroughs of Mexico City due to low temperatures expected early on February 24.

Feb 24 โ€ข 00:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Swimmers brave icy Moscow canal for water polo match (PHOTOS)

Athletes participated in a water polo match in an icy canal in Moscow as part of the 'Friendship Cup โ€“ Moscow 2026' festival during extreme cold temperatures.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kyiv's Extreme Cold: 'Trump' Cafe Closed Due to Power Outage, Four Years After Invasion, Diminished Hopes

A cafe named 'Trump' in Kyiv has closed due to power outages amid severe winter conditions, reflecting the diminishing hopes of locals four years into the Russian invasion.

Feb 23 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Shelters do not kick the homeless out into the cold, but many choose to leave themselves

Homeless individuals in Estonia are facing extreme cold as the year 2026 begins, prompting some to seek shelter in shopping centers instead of staying at designated shelters.

Feb 21 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Oleksandr Benytj's home has become unlivable: 'When it is this damn cold, you honestly have no energy'

Ukrainians face severe challenges in winter as ongoing attacks on energy supply leave many struggling with extreme cold and darkness.

Feb 21 โ€ข 09:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

New York discovers the rat-killing effect of extreme cold

New York's extreme winter may lead to a significant reduction in the city's rat population due to harsh conditions inhibiting their reproduction.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Full list of people eligible for DWP Cold Weather Payments

The article discusses the eligibility criteria for DWP Cold Weather Payments, highlighting the support provided to vulnerable households during extreme winter weather in the UK.

Feb 21 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

The tragic toll of harsh winter in Poland. This many people have lost their lives

Poland has reported a rise in fatalities due to extreme cold, with 48 people dead since November.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Elderly Ukrainians Shiver from Cold โ€“ A Fight for Survival

Elderly Ukrainians are facing extreme cold and hardship due to the war, struggling to survive without heat and water in their homes.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alert due to winter cold wave: the map of the snowstorm approaching and covering New York in the coming hours

A severe winter cold wave is approaching New York, bringing significant snowfall and extreme weather conditions across the United States.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Confusing Sight in Front of Biltema in -15 Degree Frost

A man camped in front of a Biltema store in Finland spent hours braving extreme cold for opening day rewards.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

A Long Pressure Anomaly Brought Record Storms and Freezes to Europe

A long-lasting pressure anomaly has caused record-breaking storms and extreme cold temperatures across Europe.

Feb 18 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

As a result of hypothermia, 13 people have died this year

In Estonia, 13 people have died from hypothermia this year, highlighting the dangers posed to vulnerable populations during extreme cold weather.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

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

A harsh winter weather system is moving through Canadaโ€™s Prairies, leading to extreme cold and significant snowfall.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kurre Westerlund was shocked by his electricity bill: 'It takes a huge toll on me'

Finnish artist Kurre Westerlund expressed his dismay over a record-high electricity bill of 1,600 euros for January, attributing it to extreme cold and the need for heating.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Closure of swimming pools over the weekend due to the cold

All swimming pools in รrborg, including the one in Selfoss, will be closed over the weekend due to low water levels of hot water resulting from extreme cold and a drought in recent days.

Feb 17 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Heating bills up to $1200: polar cold exacerbates the heating crisis in the U.S.

The extreme polar cold in the U.S. has led to skyrocketing heating bills, with average costs reaching up to $1242 for electric-powered homes.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 07:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Now it has been revealed how Finns behaved during the severe cold weather

In January, Finland experienced an unprecedented surge in electricity consumption due to extreme cold weather, reaching a record 9.6 terawatt-hours.

Feb 17 โ€ข 07:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Gรถrel's jogging in Luleรฅ goes viral - the cold doesn't stop the passion

Gรถrel Nilsson, a dedicated nurse and runner from Luleรฅ, demonstrates her passion for outdoor jogging even in extreme cold, encouraging others to embrace winter running.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

In Lithuania - Nearly 30 Degrees of Frost: Just Half a Degree Short of a Record

Lithuania experienced extreme cold with temperatures dropping to nearly -30 degrees Celsius, just shy of a historical record.

Feb 16 โ€ข 08:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

After the Extreme Cold - Now it Will Get Milder

Sweden will experience a temporary warm spell after a month of extreme cold temperatures, with forecasts of mild weather and rain expected as a low-pressure system approaches from the south.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Podcast: Niina Lahtinen's House Has Frozen โ€“ Now An Unusual Emergency Solution in the Bathroom for a Week

Actor Niina Lahtinen discusses the extreme cold affecting her home in Riihimรคki, Finland, highlighting the challenges and humorous solutions she has found.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Cannot go out in the cold: - It has lasted so long

Kristin Forbes Rolfsen, suffering from emphysema, is confined indoors due to extreme cold, highlighting the challenges faced by those with respiratory issues during an unusually harsh winter in Norway.

Feb 15 โ€ข 14:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Weather Update: A Bit More Cold, But Spring is Knocking at the Door

Lithuania recorded an extreme cold in Skuode, reaching a record low temperature of -29.8ยฐC, which may be broken again soon.

Feb 15 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Sports

PHOTOS โŸฉ Cucumbers and bananas were about to freeze at the marathon service points, warm sports drinks provided refreshment

The 52nd Tartu Marathon in Estonia faced extreme cold, leading to frozen snacks at service points despite a temperature rise during the race.

Feb 15 โ€ข 13:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Record Cold in Lithuania, Frost Limit Reached in Latvia

Lithuania has recorded a new low temperature for February 15, while Latvia has reported temperatures dropping to extreme frost levels.

Feb 15 โ€ข 09:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

New forecast for the winter vacation week

Finland is experiencing extreme cold temperatures, with some areas reaching as low as -35.1 degrees Celsius, prompting weather forecasts for the upcoming winter vacation week.

Feb 15 โ€ข 09:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Sports

PHOTOS โŸฉ The Tartu Marathon started in freezing cold

The Tartu Marathon commenced in sub-zero temperatures, with participants preparing for the extreme cold at the Tehvandi Stadium.

Feb 15 โ€ข 07:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

On Sunday morning, the air in Latvia has cooled to minus 28 degrees in some places

Latvia experienced extreme cold temperatures on February 15, with records being set for minimum temperatures in multiple locations.

Feb 15 โ€ข 05:45 UTC

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