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Mega snowstorm hammers Chile with 9ft – 108ins of snow; Snowstorm also hits Argentina

Paso Libertadoes, about 3 miles from Portillo Ski Resort, recorded 9 feet of snow Jonesin’ for some serious powder? Winter in Chile and Argentina might have gotten off to a bit of a late start, but things are looking good…

Winter storm causes mayhem to parts of New Zealand

Extra repair crews have been brought in as 300 rural customers remain without power around Gisborne, Wairoa and the East Coast.   Many roads were still closed after the heavy snow and lightning of the past two days, Eastland Network…

Major winter storm approaching parts of Australia

A major winter storm will bring widespread showers, snow, hail and blustery winds to the southeast this weekend.   Meteorologists say this strong cold front will sweep over much of Australia potentially causing the largest outbreak of frigid conditions in…

Severe snow storms cuts power, closes roads and schools in New Zealand

Severe weather has closed roads and schools, cut power, disrupted flights and caused flooding in Otago, Southland and the West Coast. Methven out in the heavy snowfall. Photo: Twitter / @demileesinclair Temperatures plummeted as a deepening low moved across the…

Massive Polar Low Storm Brings Record Snowfall To Many Places In New Zealand

A massive storm far off the coast of New Zealand has left behind bitter cold weather in the country. Clear skies and calm weather from Marlborough to Wairarapa meant residents in central New Zealand experienced the worst of the cold…

Antarctic snow and ice storm blankets parts of New Zealand

The country experienced a wintry blast today with snow and ice blanketing parts of New Zealand and causing widespread disruption.   The Antarctic reached as far North as Hawke’s Bay, with a rare snowfall recorded in Napier.   Arrowtown, in…