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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Frosty Winter and Horrific Electricity Prices Again Next Winter? Check the Weather Statistics to See How Often Severe Frost Repeats

Many are considering their electricity contracts for next winter due to the recently experienced long and cold frost periods, which have driven electricity prices up significantly.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

These 5 places are a paradise to visit in March without the severe cold or the sweaty heat!

March is an ideal month for travel in India, with pleasant weather and fewer tourists, making it perfect for visiting serene locations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'Suicide disease' means woman can't go outside if it's cold or windy

A woman suffers from a rare condition, causing severe pain in cold or windy weather, and has found no treatment options available on the NHS.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The prolonged cold has given rescuers much more work

This winter's severe cold has significantly increased the workload for rescue services in Estonia as people rely more on traditional heating methods.

Feb 24 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 16:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Millions of New Yorkers stay indoors to protect themselves from a strong storm of wind, cold, and snow

Millions of New Yorkers are staying indoors under travel restrictions and blizzard alerts as a severe winter storm impacts the region.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:23 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‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Weather Warning: Bad Weather Ahead

A Lithuanian meteorologist warns of severe weather conditions expected in Lithuania, including snow, mixed precipitation, and icy conditions over the next few days.

Feb 22 โ€ข 17:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alert in New York for winter cold storm, today: trajectory and how many inches of snow are expected

New York is bracing for one of the most severe snowstorms expected in the northeastern United States, with snow accumulations forecasted to exceed 24 inches in the metropolitan area.

Feb 22 โ€ข 14:30 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‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: Skier's Fingers Frostbitten โ€“ Border Guard to the Rescue

A skier suffered severe frostbite on their fingers and required rescue by the Lapland Border Guard in extremely cold conditions.

Feb 20 โ€ข 17:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

New information on the case of the elderly man who died in Kalajoki โ€“ left through the emergency exit underdressed and suffered severe cold

Police have released new details regarding the case of an elderly man with dementia who died after going missing in Kalajoki.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Weather: A cold front brings storms, winds, and hail โ€“ When it will rain in Attica

A cold front is set to bring severe storms, heavy rainfall, and hail to Greece from Friday to Saturday, starting from the Ionian Sea and moving across the country.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:07 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‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Announced Tragedy

The article recounts the story of a 1965 CIA expedition to plant surveillance equipment on a Himalayan peak to monitor China, which was thwarted by a severe snowstorm.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Arrival of cold front generates storm alert for almost 70 municipalities in Goiรกs, says Cimehgo; see which ones

A cold front is approaching Goiรกs, Brazil, leading to a storm alert for 69 municipalities due to potential isolated thunderstorms and severe weather conditions.

Feb 18 โ€ข 21:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Severe cold forces housing associations to investigate heating obligations and cost-saving options

The ongoing severe cold in Estonia is prompting housing associations to address issues of unheated apartments and rising energy bills.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Merchants hit hard by the cold: left without income

A popular marketplace in Lithuania announces it will remain closed until spring due to severe cold weather affecting small traders and their income.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Your electricity bill could reach up to 1200 dollars: the polar cold drives up heating costs in the US.

The 2026 winter in the United States is leading to significantly higher heating costs for households due to severe cold waves and rising energy prices.

Feb 17 โ€ข 22:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Forecasters: the cold will ease, snow will fall again, but soon we will also experience a thaw

Lithuanian meteorologists predict a shift in weather patterns with less severe cold and incoming snow this week, leading to an expected thaw shortly thereafter.

Feb 17 โ€ข 19:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Severe cold night: Over 200 police tasks

The police in East Uusimaa reported an unusually busy weekend, with over 200 assignments during a severe cold night.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป 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 โ€ข 08:30 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‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ 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 โ€ข 05:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Severe cold will soon pass โ€“ 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 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Severe Frost Will Continue Next Week

Latvia is expected to experience severe frost next week, with temperatures dropping significantly across various regions.

Feb 15 โ€ข 12:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Cold Surprises in the Wilderness: Several Hikers Evacuated - 'Rare'

Several hikers were evacuated from Urho Kekkonen National Park due to unexpected severe cold and frostbite symptoms.

Feb 15 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Cold front 35 in Mexico: When will it arrive and which states will be affected by heavy rains?

The National Meteorological Service of Mexico has announced the approach of Cold Front 35, which is expected to cause severe weather conditions across various states.

Feb 14 โ€ข 17:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

A severe frost measurement recorded in southern Finland

Last night was reported as the coldest of the winter in southern Finland, with temperatures dropping to extreme lows.

Feb 14 โ€ข 17:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
Crime & Justice

8-year-old was beaten, insulted, and exposed to the cold in just pajamas because he 'couldn't find matching socks'

A foster family in Poland faces charges of severe abuse against an 8-year-old boy, including physical violence and humiliating punishments for minor infractions.

Feb 14 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
World

Former Russian oligarch warns: A cold war is coming

A former Russian oligarch warns that a new cold war is imminent, while Ukraine struggles with severe winter conditions and prepares for upcoming negotiations with Russia.

Feb 13 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

To Sweden even -40 - this is what happens to Finland

Finland is forecasted to experience significant cold temperatures this weekend, though less severe than those expected in Sweden, with lows reaching around -30 degrees Celsius in some areas.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Snowstorms and severe frost. The forecasters do not have good news for Poles

Poland is expected to experience severe cold and snowstorms, especially in the Bieszczady region, over the coming weekend with temperatures potentially dropping to -20ยฐC.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

An Unexpected Product Has Gained Top Popularity - Here's Why

The rise in electricity prices and severe cold in Finland have led to increased demand for alternative heating solutions, particularly for the Sunwind Miniflame gas heater.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Cold weather warning across Finland

A cold weather warning has been issued for all of Finland, indicating severe frost conditions, particularly affecting those working outdoors.

Feb 13 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Juhan Aguraiuja: High electricity bills are a symptom of the region's energy hunger

January brought unexpectedly high electricity bills to many homes and businesses in Estonia due to severe cold and regional energy shortages.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Weather Change Brings Heavy Rain and Storm Forecast for Almost All of RS

Rio Grande do Sul is bracing for severe weather changes, including heavy rain and storm forecasts due to an incoming cold front.

Feb 11 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A key piece for Mamdani in New York resigns amid extreme cold wave

Molly Wasow Park, the head of New York's Department of Social Services, has resigned during a severe cold wave, impacting the city's response to homelessness.

Feb 10 โ€ข 19:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Among the Survivors of the Cold: I Found the Most Resilient Ukrainians on the Left Bank of Kyiv, Where There Will Be No Heating Until Spring

The article profiles the resilience of Kyiv's residents during a severe cold wave exacerbated by energy shortages due to the ongoing conflict.

Feb 10 โ€ข 19:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 13:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

In the Cold and Darkness, Also Trapped in High-Rise Buildings โ€“ Kyiv Residents Stubbornly Resist the Destruction Caused by Russia

Kyiv residents are facing severe electricity shortages and prolonged blackouts due to the ongoing impacts of the Russian invasion.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Caribbean State in Crisis: Three Weeks Until the Collapse of Cuba?

Cuba is facing a severe crisis with dwindling oil reserves, leading to widespread power outages and unprecedented cold weather.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Kaleva: Oulu Family Received a Massive Electricity Bill

A family in Oulu received a staggering electricity bill of 1,600 euros due to their century-old wooden house and severe cold weather conditions.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

January Cold Hits All of Lithuania โ€“ Bills Shock Not Only in Vilnius

January's severe cold has led to a significant increase in heating bills across Lithuania, with many residents experiencing record-high costs.

Feb 10 โ€ข 07:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Residents have rated: 'My Home' reacted swiftly during the cold spell

Residents expressed satisfaction with the prompt service of 'My Home' in managing heating system issues during a severe cold spell in Lithuania.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Japan: The death toll from the severe cold wave rises to 46, hundreds injured

Severe snowfall in northern Japan has resulted in 46 deaths and over 558 injuries as communities struggle to cope with more than two meters of snow.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 05:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 03:00 UTC

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