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Freak Snowstorms

"There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm." -Willa Cather

Severe winter weather has caused chaos around the world. Homes, businesses and crops in China, Greece, and the US, among others, have been damaged by the heavy snowfall that has also claimed lives, and contributed to serious economic losses. Will freak snowstorms keep dumping on us?

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  • January 2008

    • Freak Snowstorm Hits B.C.

      AOL (Canada)  |  Jan 28, 08

      Some parts of British Columbia were hit with extreme weather conditions Sunday, while others basked in sunshine. A freak snowstorm in the Fraser Valley caused treacherous driving conditions for local residents and caused power interruptions.

    • Deep Freeze Settles in South

      Associated Press  |  Jan 19, 08 7:55 PM CST

      Deep Freeze Settles in South

      (Newser) - Snow and rain fell on surprised Southerners today, slickening roads and forcing airlines to cancel hundreds of flights, the AP reports. Some Mississippians saw snow for the first time in 6 years as 5 inches fell in Alabama and experts warned drivers in Georgia to watch for icy roads. Freezing temperatures also hit parts of Louisiana, including New Orleans, which set in motion its freeze plan to shelter the homeless. More »

    • Rare Snowfall Hits Baghdad

      AFP  |  Jan 11, 08 1:05 PM CST

      Rare Snowfall Hits Baghdad

      (Newser) - Light snow flurries fell on Baghdad today for the first time in about 100 years, AFP reports. Residents were by and large delighted: "Snow falling in Baghdad in such a magnificent scene was beyond my imagination," said one retiree. A local baker agreed: "This snow will bring pleasure to the people of Iraq. It's beautiful!" More »

  • December 2007

    • Snow, Ice, Wind Slam Northeast

      Reuters  |  Dec 16, 07 3:53 PM CST

      Snow, Ice, Wind Slam Northeast

      (Newser) - The snowstorm that pummeled the Midwest yesterday has shifted its icy, windy fury onto the Great Lakes and New England, Reuters reports. Eight inches of snow blanketed roads and runways in Boston, causing Logan Airport to cancel some 300 flights. Three traffic fatalities in Minnesota and Wisconsin were blamed on the weather, reports the AP. More »

    • Snow Storm Heads for Northeast

      Associated Press  |  Dec 16, 07 7:54 AM CST

      Snow Storm Heads for Northeast

      (Newser) - A storm that dumped up to 15 inches of snow across parts of the Midwest, canceling more than 200 flights out of Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, headed for the northeast this morning, setting off winter storm watches and warnings, reports the AP. At least two deaths, from accidents on slippery roads in Michigan and Wisconsin, were blamed on the storm. More »

    • Storm Drops a Foot of Snow on Kansas

      Associated Press  |  Dec 15, 07 1:36 PM CST

      Storm Drops a Foot of Snow on Kansas

      (Newser) - A foot of snow hit Kansas this morning as thousands huddled in shelters there, unable to return home after power outages, the AP reports. Oklahoma, which still has 181,000 homes and businesses blacked out, caught a break this morning when heavy snow warnings were canceled. But Missouri is still in the crosshairs as the storm moves across the Midwest and into New England. More »

    • Winter Is Here to Stay

      Associated Press  |  Dec 14, 07 10:56 AM CST

      Winter Is Here to Stay

      (Newser) - In the wake of an ice storm that cut power to millions, the Midwest is bracing for a second, with a 2 to 6 inches of snow headed for Kansas and Oklahoma, reports the AP. For the half-million still without power and those in emergency shelters, the next hit could mean a longer wait out in the cold.  More »

    • Storm Gives Northeast First Blast of Winter

      Associated Press  |  Dec 13, 07 8:19 PM CST

      Storm Gives Northeast First Blast of Winter

      (Newser) - The deadly storm that shut down much of the Midwest is now giving the Northeast its first major taste of winter, the AP reports. Heavy snow snarled roads and airports in Boston, Connecticut, and New Jersey. Forecasters say some areas could get up to a foot of snow by morning, while others will deal with the mess of freezing rain and sleet. Meanwhile, a bigger storm is brewing and could strike by Sunday. More »

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Theresa Suzuki makes her way through blowing snow with her groceries during a storm in Toronto on Sunday Dec. 16, 2007. Ontario was hit by a major winter storm Sunday morning as Environment Canada warned...   (Associated Press)
Chris Cottrell uses his snow-blower to remove the snow from his driveway in front of his house in Crested Butte, Colo. on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Nathan Bilow)   (Associated Press)
New England Patriots fans make their way to Gillette Stadium during a snowstorm in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, for the Patriots football game against the New York Jets. (AP Photo/Winslow...   (Associated Press)
A woman walks through the snow in the Old City of Jerusalem, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008. A heavy overnight snowstorm blanketed Jerusalem and other parts of the Holy Land in white on Wednesday, closing schools...   (Associated Press)
Snow plows and heavy machinery are used to clear the streets in downtown Springfield, Ill., after a fast moving winter snow storm left 10 inches of snow in Springfield, Ill., Friday, Feb. 1, 2008. Heavy,...   (Associated Press)
Rita M. Knotek struggles against the driving snow to pull her shopping cart to her car at a grocery store in Racine, Wi, on Wednesday Feb. 6, 2008. A snow storm that developed slowly through the night...   (Associated Press)
Empty streets and heavily snow covered vehicles make downtown Springfield, Ill., appear deserted after a fast moving winter snow storm left 10 inches of snow in Springfield, Ill., Friday, Feb. 1, 2008....   (Associated Press)
A man walks at the snow-covered beach of Loutsa, east of Athens, on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008. A winter storm left Greece blanketed in snow overnight, cutting access to villages and disrupting travel across...   (Associated Press)
The ancient Acropolis hill is snow-covered in Athens on Monday, Feb. 18. 2008. A winter storm left Greece blanketed in snow overnight, cutting access to villages and disrupting travel across the country....   (Associated Press)
A woman plays with the snow as the ancient Acropolis hill is seen in the background in central Athens on Monday, Feb. 18, 2008. A winter storm left Greece blanketed in snow overnight, cutting access to...   (Associated Press)
Spanish teacher Kameron Aycock of the Brook Hill School, in Bullard, Texas, throws a snowball at her students on Friday, March 7, 2008 during a rare snowfall. (AP Photo/Dr. Scott M. Lieberman)   (AP Photo)
A male Cardinal watches the snow fall from inside a bird feeder on Friday, March 7, 2008, in Tyler, Texas. A light snow fell across parts of Central Texas on Friday morning, a day after a storm system...   (AP Photo)
A planter of Spring flowers sit under the snow fall on Friday, March 7, 2008, in Tyler, Texas. A light snow fell across parts of Central Texas on Friday morning, a day after a storm system left as much...   (AP Photo)
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