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The ice crack across Lake Erie is so large that it can be seen from space

Lake Erie has only frozen completely three times in modern history — most recently 30 years ago

The Independent UK · Feb 9

Colder than Antarctica? What caused New York’s life-threatening deep freeze

New York City experienced temperatures colder than parts of Antarctica on Sunday, with wind chills reaching 14 degrees below zero. This extreme cold, driven by Arctic air, prompted rare warnings for millions. The prolonged deep freeze marks the most extreme in at least a decade for many Northeast locations.

The Times of India · Feb 8

Florida euthanizes 5,000 iguanas after cold snap stuns the invasive reptiles

State culled a number of the non-native reptiles after thousands were ‘cold-stunned’ and dropped from trees

The Guardian - US · Feb 5

Paralyzing winter storms put a big chill on US economy, but how much?

Experts say the massive winter storm hitting the American East is taking a multi-billion dollar toll on the U.S. economy

The Independent UK · Jan 26

US gas prices soar as America hit with life-threatening Arctic front

Donald Trump has long bragged about bringing down energy prices, despite the huge increase in the price of gas futures

The Independent UK · Jan 21

‘Prolific snowmaker’ storm threatens 180 million Americans from Texas through New England as store shelves go empty

Experts say the ‘largest winter storm of the season’ could blanket a stretch from Albuquerque to Dallas to New York and Boston with as much as a foot or more predicted

The Independent UK · Jan 21

Confused Netizens Think Hawaii Snow Storm is a Sign of Global Warming, But Experts Say It's Normal

The latest Hawaii snow storm is making huge headlines, sparking confusion and fear among netizens. But, should people really worry about it?

International Business Times UK · Jan 7

America’s tornado hot spots are shifting. Experts say this might be why

Last summer saw the most destructive tornado in 12 years

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Times Square revelers brace for coldest New Year’s Eve in years as nasty weather derails iconic celebrations

Snow flurries could hit hundreds of thousands of people in Times Square

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025

Bomb Cyclone Threat Grows: What It Is, Who's at Risk and Why It Escalates So Fast

A powerful bomb cyclone is developing, bringing snow, wind and travel disruption. Here's what the storm means and which areas are at risk.

International Business Times UK · Dec 29, 2025