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Japan Snow
Three dead as heavy snow falls in Japan
At least three people have died since the weekend amid heavy snow in Japan. Hundreds of vehicles have been stranded on motorways, trains have been disrupted and thousands of homes have been left without power, officials said on Wednesday.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2022

Temperatures fall to -9C in Cork overnight as cold snap to persist
Temperatures fall to -9C in Cork overnight as cold snap to persist
Afternoon temperatures today are unlikely to exceed 3C

Thu, 15 Dec, 2022

Darragh O'Brien: Schools have discretion at local level to close due to weather
Darragh O'Brien: Schools have discretion at local level to close due to weather
The current cold spell looks set to continue until the end of the working week, with a yellow low temperature ice warning in place until Friday

Mon, 12 Dec, 2022

Freezing fog and ice warning issued as cold snap to continue through to midweek
Freezing fog and ice warning issued as cold snap to continue through to midweek
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the cold winter weather could put a tightness on the availability of the State’s energy supply

Fri, 09 Dec, 2022

Cold snap forecast this week with frost, sleet and even snow expected
Cold snap forecast this week with frost, sleet and even snow expected
'After such a mild November, the upcoming cold spell will be a shock to the system for many' said Met Éireann meteorologist Matthew Martin

Sun, 04 Dec, 2022

Kit Harrington checks into wellness retreat
Kit Harrington to reprise role as Jon Snow for new Game of Thrones spin-off
Kit Harrington is reportedly due to reprise his role as the stoic Jon Snow in a new Game of Thrones spin-off. The series is set to be a sequel following the character, who became a fan favourite during the eight-season fantasy epic.

Fri, 17 Jun, 2022

Israel Palestinians Weather
Jerusalem blanketed in white after rare snowfall
Jerusalem was blanketed in white after a winter storm covered much of the region’s higher altitudes with snow. The holy city’s golden Dome of the Rock was dusted in snow.

Thu, 27 Jan, 2022

Turkey Weather
Stranded drivers freed in Istanbul and Athens after snowstorm
Stranded motorists spent the night in cars, abandoned their vehicles to walk home or crowded subways and other public transport

Tue, 25 Jan, 2022

Greece Weather
Snowstorm strands thousands in Istanbul and Athens
Rescue crews in Istanbul and Athens are scrambling to clear roads that came to a standstill after a massive cold front and snowstorms hit much of Turkey and Greece, leaving countless people and vehicles in both cities stranded overnight in freezing ...

Tue, 25 Jan, 2022

Turkey Weather
People trapped in vehicles as snow storm hits Istanbul
Rescue crews were forging ahead with efforts to clear major throughways in and around Istanbul that were clogged by a massive snow storm that hit the megacity and left countless people and vehicles stranded overnight in below-freezing conditions.

Tue, 25 Jan, 2022

Greece Weather
Snow blankets Athens, Greek islands and Turkey’s Istanbul
Heavy snowfall has disrupted air traffic in the Greek capital Athens and neighbouring Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul, while several Aegean islands and much of Turkey were blanketed by snow.

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022

Bicycle on the snow
Life Hack: Cold weather tips for road users, including drivers and cyclists
Temperatures are dropping and the roads can be difficult to navigate in winter. Here are some helpful tips for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians using our roads during the cold weather

Wed, 05 Jan, 2022

Wintere Weather Interstate Shutdown
Hundreds stranded all night in freezing temperatures on snowy US highway
Hundreds of motorists were stranded for nearly 24 hours in freezing temperatures along a 50-mile stretch of highway in the US state of Virginia which became impassable when lorries jack-knifed in a winter storm.

Tue, 04 Jan, 2022

Coronavirus - Wed Dec 8, 2021
Terry Prone: Allegra Stratton can’t undo the damage — but at least she knows how to say sorry
As a proxy for Boris Johnson, she gets little public sympathy — but Allegra Stratton’s apology was flawless and simple, writes Terry Prone.

Mon, 13 Dec, 2021

Morocco Atlas Snowfall Photo Gallery
Heavy snow in Morocco’s Atlas mountains leaves tribes cut off
Heavy snow in the Atlas mountains of Morocco has left nomadic tribes cut off. Amazigh tribes living in the mountains rely on sheep that graze the lush forests around the village of Timahdite, which sits at an altitude of 5,900 feet.

Thu, 09 Dec, 2021

China Snow
Early-season snow blankets Beijing and northern China
An early-season snowstorm has blanketed much of northern China, including the capital Beijing, leading to road closures and flight and train cancellations and delays. Temperatures plunged to freezing and below as a cold front moved from west to east.

Sun, 07 Nov, 2021

Cold snap sparks rare sight of snowmen and snowballs in Brazil
Cold snap sparks rare sight of snowmen and snowballs in Brazil
A fierce cold snap has prompted snowfall in southern Brazil, with snow accumulating on the streets of cities where the wintry phenomenon is rarely seen.

Thu, 29 Jul, 2021

Police Officer Resignation
US police officer quits after snow stuffed into mouth of suspect
The officer, John Turnure, submitted his resignation on March 30

Fri, 09 Apr, 2021

Serpentine Gallery Summer Party 2018 - London
News presenter Jon Snow, 73, announces baby news
“In our desire to seal our now 11 years of marriage with a baby, my wife suffered numerous medical setbacks and miscarriages. Consequently, we will always be deeply grateful to our surrogate"

Wed, 10 Mar, 2021

Germany Weather
Travel chaos after heavy snow in Germany
A snowstorm and strong winds pounded northern and western Germany on Sunday, forcing rail services to be cancelled and leading to hundreds of road accidents. Police said 28 people were injured on icy roads.

Sun, 07 Feb, 2021

Siberian winds bring increased chance of snow over weekend
Siberian winds bring increased chance of snow over weekend
Beast from the East levels of snow could fall next week

Thu, 04 Feb, 2021

Spain Storm Aftermath
Spain cold snap plummets temperatures to lowest in 20 years
Much of Spain is struggling to return to normality three days after a 30-hour-long record snowfall that was then hardened by record-low temperatures.

Tue, 12 Jan, 2021

Spain Storm Filomena
Spain shovels its way out of heavy snow dumped by Storm Filomena
Emergency crews in central Spain have cleared 500 roads and rescued more than 1,500 people stranded in vehicles as the country slowly shovels its way out of its worst snowstorm in recent memory.

Sun, 10 Jan, 2021

Spain Storm Filomena
Large parts of Spain brought to a standstill by deadly blizzard
A persistent blizzard has blanketed large parts of Spain with 50-year record levels of snow, killing at least four people and leaving thousands more trapped in cars, train stations and airports.

Sat, 09 Jan, 2021

Spain Storm Filomena
Blizzard covers Spain in white and brings Madrid to a standstill
An unusual and persistent blizzard has blanketed large parts of Spain with snow, freezing traffic and leaving thousands trapped in cars or in railway stations and airports which suspended services as the snow kept falling on Saturday.

Sat, 09 Jan, 2021

Snowfalls overnight lead to hazardous conditions, says Met Éireann
Snowfalls overnight lead to hazardous conditions, says Met Éireann
Two status yellow weather warnings are in place for the entire country - a low-temperature alert until 10am, and a snow and ice warning until 11am.

Thu, 07 Jan, 2021

Snow and ice forecast for the whole country tomorrow
Snow and ice forecast for the whole country tomorrow

Met Eireann has issued a snow and ice warning for the entire country.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2020

Snow and ice causing hazardous driving conditions
Snow and ice causing hazardous driving conditions

Met Éireann is warning of hazardous conditions throughout the morning due to compacted snow and ice.

Tue, 28 Jan, 2020

Weather warning for seven counties while Met Éireann advises rest of country on snow
Weather warning for seven counties while Met Éireann advises rest of country on snow

Cold and wintry weather will develop from this evening across the country, with showers of hail, sleet and snow in places.

Sun, 26 Jan, 2020

Polar air from Greenland to bring snow and ice to whole country
Polar air from Greenland to bring snow and ice to whole country

Met Éireann has extended its Status Yellow Warning for snow and ice to the whole country.

Sat, 14 Dec, 2019

Drivers warned of 'hazardous' conditions on some roads
Drivers warned of 'hazardous' conditions on some roads

Drivers are being asked to take care on the roads this morning following sharp frost and ice overnight.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2019

Parts of country could see snow tonight; Rain warning issued for seven counties
Parts of country could see snow tonight; Rain warning issued for seven counties

Snow is being forecast to fall over parts of Munster and Leinster today as the country sees colder than normal temperatures.

Wed, 13 Nov, 2019

Drivers urged to take care amid snow and wind warnings
Drivers urged to take care amid snow and wind warnings

Two Status Yellow weather warnings are in effect with wintry conditions expected across the country today.

Sun, 10 Mar, 2019

Yellow snow-ice warning issued nationwide until Monday
Yellow snow-ice warning issued nationwide until Monday

Met Éireann issued the warning this morning which is due to be in place from 11pm until 6am on Monday morning.

Sat, 09 Mar, 2019

Snow to hit several counties this weekend
Snow to hit several counties this weekend

Wintry showers of sleet and snow are being forecast for Saturday night, with the worst to come on Sunday.

Fri, 08 Mar, 2019

Transport body deny reports that motorway signs weren't working during snow
Transport body deny reports that motorway signs weren't working during snow

Sean O’Neill told RTE Radio’s News at One that there had been difficulties because of the “unfortunate timing” of an accident and unexpected snow.

Mon, 04 Mar, 2019

Motorists urged to take care as Status Yellow warning ends at midday
Motorists urged to take care as Status Yellow warning ends at midday

Motorists are being warned to take extra care on the roads this morning.

Sun, 03 Feb, 2019

Widespread ice and frost persist despite improving conditions
Widespread ice and frost persist despite improving conditions

Drivers across the country are being urged to be on the alert for icy conditions on the roads this morning.

Fri, 01 Feb, 2019

Around 100 cars left stranded in the snow in England
Around 100 cars left stranded in the snow in England

Snow is already causing some travel disruption in the UK this evening, particularly in the south west of England.

Thu, 31 Jan, 2019

Met Eireann outlines areas that should expect most snow overnight
Met Eireann outlines areas that should expect most snow overnight

A nationwide Status Yellow snow ice warning has been extended until Sunday.

Thu, 31 Jan, 2019

Homeless executive says identity protocol is necessary in assigning emergency beds
Homeless executive says identity protocol is necessary in assigning emergency beds

Latest: "(The protocol around identity) is there to ensure the safety and protection of all our service-users" and to ensure the person's placement in an appropriate service, the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive said.

Thu, 31 Jan, 2019

Plummeting temperatures to hit -4 causing havoc on the roads
Plummeting temperatures to hit -4 causing havoc on the roads

Motorists are being urged to take care on roads in the coming days as plummeting temperatures threaten to cause havoc.

Wed, 30 Jan, 2019

Watch as some lions assess the snow down in Fota
Watch as some lions assess the snow down in Fota

The lions of Cork's Fota Wildlife Park couldn't have been further from their natural habitat when they woke up to a blanket of snow this morning.

Wed, 30 Jan, 2019

Top 10 safety tips for driving in snow and ice
Top 10 safety tips for driving in snow and ice

When temperatures dip below freezing driving conditions can become treacherous, the risk of ice or snow on the roads increases.

Wed, 30 Jan, 2019

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