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Snow science in support of US water supply
Feb 17, 2017 (SPX)
Researchers have completed the first flights of a NASA-led field campaign that is targeting one of the biggest gaps in scientists' understanding of Earth's wate...
Kazakhstan avalanche kills 7 soldiers
Feb 17, 2017 (AFP)
Seven soldiers died in Kazakhstan after being hit by an avalanche during a military exercise, emergency services in the Central Asian country said Friday. "Sixt...
Heavy snowfall, longer duration, associated with higher risk of heart attack
Feb 14, 2017 (SPX)
People living in areas with winter snow may need to think twice before shovelling after a heavy snowstorm. According to a new study, snowfall is associated with...
Four dead in massive French Alps avalanche
Feb 13, 2017 (AFP)
A French father and son, as well as his half-brother and their guide died Monday in the French Alps after being swept away by a giant avalanche while snowboardi...
Afghan death toll from heavy snowfall, avalanches hits 191
Feb 10, 2017 (AFP)
The death toll from avalanches and freezing weather conditions across Afghanistan has risen to 191, officials said Friday, as rescue operations were underway in...
Heavy snow hits US northeast
Feb 09, 2017 (AFP)
A heavy winter snow storm lashed the northeastern United States Thursday, subjecting New York to near blizzard-like conditions and forcing flight cancellations ...
Rescuers battle to reach Afghan avalanche victims
Feb 06, 2017 (AFP)
Rescuers are battling to reach survivors of avalanches in Afghanistan's remote and mountainous north, as the official nationwide death toll neared 120 and fears...
Ski resort brings winter cheer to Iraq displaced
Feb 06, 2017 (AFP)
In the fledgling ski resort of Korek in war-torn Iraq, the only battles are snow fights between visitors who often leave their traumatic memories at the foot of...
Chilly Qatar suffers coldest ever day
Feb 05, 2017 (AFP)
Desert state Qatar recorded the lowest ever temperature in the country's history on Sunday, just 1.5 degrees Celsius, according to a statement posted online by ...
Death toll from Afghan avalanches tops 100
Feb 05, 2017 (AFP)
More than 100 people have been killed in a series of avalanches triggered by days of heavy snowfall around Afghanistan, including 50 in one village, officials s...
Over 20 killed by avalanches, cold in Afghanistan
Feb 04, 2017 (AFP)
Avalanches and freezing weather have killed more than 20 people in Afghanistan, officials said Saturday, as rescuers worked to save scores still trapped under t...
Pacific storms claw back over a third of 5 year snow-water deficit
Jan 31, 2017 (JPL)
The "atmospheric river" weather patterns that pummeled California with storms from late December to late January may have recouped 37 percent of the state's fiv...
Death toll from deadly Kashmir avalanches rises to 25
Jan 30, 2017 (AFP)
The death toll from a series of avalanches in Kashmir has climbed to 25 after five Indian soldiers pulled alive from beneath heavy snow died of their injuries, ...
Freezing weather kills 27 Afghan children: officials
Jan 26, 2017 (AFP)
Heavy snowfall and freezing weather has killed 27 children, all under the age of five, in a remote district in northern Afghanistan, officials said Thursday, wi...
Puppies found in Italy avalanche hotel boost hope for survivors
Jan 23, 2017 (AFP)
Rescuers recovered three puppies from under the rubble of Italy's avalanche-hit hotel Monday sparking fresh hopes some of the 22 people still missing after five...
Rescuers cling on to hope in Italy avalanche disaster
Jan 21, 2017 (AFP)
Rescuers pulled four people alive from an avalanche-hit Italian hotel on Saturday and clung on to hopes of saving some of the 23 people still missing three days...
Many feared dead as Italy avalanche buries hotel
Jan 19, 2017 (AFP)
Several children were among the missing Thursday after a devastating avalanche buried an Italian mountain hotel with more than 25 people believed to be trapped ...
Snow traps 1,000 motorists in Tunisia
Jan 16, 2017 (AFP)
Heavy snow trapped around 1,000 motorists in northwest Tunisia, with heavy blizzards from Europe sweeping the Mediterranean country, the prime minister's office...
Winter storm batters Europe
Jan 13, 2017 (AFP)
A powerful winter storm battered Europe on Friday, knocking power out for 330,000 homes in France, prompting the evacuation of thousands of seaside dwellers in ...
Europe freeze claims more lives
Jan 11, 2017 (AFP)
The death toll from the cold snap hitting parts of Europe rose to at least 65 on Wednesday as Bulgarian authorities reported seven fatalities. They included a c...
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