Category Ice Alert

Northeast Ohio, USA hammered by first lake effect snow event of the season

“I love winter, but this amount of snow is crazy for November,” wrote one Instagram user on Friday morning Northeast Ohio is used to the snow. Situated firmly in the snow belt of Lake Erie, seasonal amounts can accumulate feet…

Early winter storm dumps several inches of snow on Minnesota, USA

An early blast of winter in the Upper Midwest unloaded several inches of snow across a wide swath of Minnesota and Wisconsin on Monday, causing difficult driving conditions and leading to school cancellations across the region.   The heaviest band…

Polar Invasion: Freezing Temperatures, Heavy Snow For Parts Of America

A massive storm packing arctic air moved eastward Sunday, promising a deep chill for two-thirds of the U.S. and heavy snow from Montana to Michigan, according to meteorologists.   The “season’s first significant snow” will begin Sunday in Montana and…

Major snow storm causes tens of thousands of people to be without power in South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, USA

An early season snow is combining with gusty winds to cause power outages, road closures and other adverse impacts across the South.   At the peak of the snow, tens of thousands of people were without power in South Carolina,…

Severe snow storm brings chaos to parts of New Zealand

Widespread snow to low levels in the south, on top of copious rain, is making conditions miserable for farmers and stock, especially dairy farmers who have started calving.   Snow and southerly winds buffeted Otago and Southland through Thursday night…

Parts of Australia is going through relentless severe weather

VICTORIA shivered through a blustery night — but, be warned, the wild weather is not over just yet As the mop-up begins from yesterday’s chaos, Melbourne can expect showers and strong wind to continue this morning, with a maximum temperature…

Severe storm batters New Zealand & freezing cold conditions on the way

After a week of wild weather which battered the top of the North Island, it’s time to grab the winter woollies and wrap up warm. A short cold snap is set to sweep the country this week, bringing a cooler…