Tourists in Kyoto snap wintry scenes at shrines, and the city's famous temples are covered in snow, as a winter storm hits large swathes of Japan.

Watch: Kyoto blanketed in snow as a winter storm hits large swathes of Japan

In Pics | Severe cold temperatures batter nations

Rain, snow and strong winds moved into storm last California again on the weekend, bringing heavy flooding to already waterlogged regions in the state. The US National Weather Service says the latest weather system was expected to bring heavy lower elevation rain, significant mountain snow and strong winds along with this another surge of Pacific moisture expected in the Californian State.

California: Significant mountain snow, strong winds expected

The Alps are seeing a dearth of snowfall this winter amid unusually warm temperatures, forcing closures at some slopes. WION tells you more.

WION Climate Tracker: The Alps not that white this new year

Homes along Lake Erie gain notoriety for having ice crystals cover them following a nasty winter storm. Watch in the pictures.

WION Climate Tracker: Snow storm creates 'ice town' along lake Erie

Mexico city residents woke up to a snowy morning after 55 years while several parts of the city witnessed an all-time drop in the temperature. This is the third time the country has witnesses snow fall after 1967.

WION Climate Tracker: Mexico witnesses snowfall after 55 years

Snowfall Destinations in India: What a better way to ring in the New Year in 2023 than to travel to some of northern India's most stunning snow-capped locations.

Want getaway? The top 7 breath-taking snowfall destinations in India for New Year 2023

As temperatures fall to -17C, Britain prepares for the 'big refreeze'

A significant winter storm that hit several cities in the western U.S. over the weekend is now expected to move throughout the country. Watch this video to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: Nationwide snow storm expected to hit parts of U.S.

Heavy snow and ice are now covering parts of the UK and will last for days. Due to the weather, there have been delays in trains, and accidents on the highway. On Sunday morning, flights from Heathrow were cancelled.

Today's UK Weather Update: Heavy snowfall in London, full list of schools to remain shut today

As the week progresses, the weather is expected to grow considerably colder in UK, with lows of zero expected for much of the nation starting on Wednesday. For Wednesday, when temperatures are forecast to drop precipitously, the Met Office has issued a yellow weather alert for the northern part of the country.

First winter snow hits UK, check weather details for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Renewable energy is the most harnessed using two natural phenomena and those are the sun and the wind but one city in Northern Japan - Aomori - believes otherwise, it is firm that it can use a resource that it has in abundance - yes, we are talking about snow. Watch the video to know more about it.

WION Climate Tracker: Electricity from snow? Japan's Aomori to conduct snow power trials

Scientists have found microplastics in freshly fallen Antarctica snow for the first time, which they said has the potential to influence the climate by accelerating melting of ice.

WION Climate Tracker: Microplastics found in fresh Antarctica snow for first time

Heavy snowfall has hit the western New York forcing travel disruptions ahead of Thanksgiving. Watch this report for all the details.

Heavy snowfall hits western New York; Travel disruptions ahead of Thanksgiving

Just before the busy Thanksgiving holiday week, snowfall of more than 6 feet in western New York state pushed local authorities to further restrict road movement and airlines to cancel flights in the Buffalo area on Saturday.

Snowstorm restricts travel ahead of thanksgiving in New York

The Kashmir valley witnessed fresh snowfall on Monday, following which major national highways were closed for vehicular movement. Among the highways shut down for traffic are Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, Srinagar-Leh National Highway, Srinagar-Gurez road and Mughal Road.

Fresh snowfall across Kashmir region, several national highways closed

It is finally snowing in the French Alps. However, in a bid to open a little earlier this year, a French ski resort in Bessna turned to snow preserve from last year.

WION Climate Tracker: French ski resort opens early this year due to preserved snow

For the fourth time in the past six years, Scotland is entirely snow-free. The Sphinx in the Cairngorms, which had previously been the UK's longest-lasting snow patch, has melted.

'Snow-free' Scotland: No snow in the country for fourth time in six years

Snow in Africa! The fascinating anomaly of Lesotho, a tiny mountain kingdom within South Africa, which is the only country on Earth where every inch of its territory sits more than 1,000 meters above sea level.

World Of Africa: Lesotho, Africa's only snowing country

After making its presence felt in human lungs and blood, microplastics seem to have breached another frontier. It has been found in freshly fallen snow in Antarctica, media reports said.

Is it a warning? Microplastics breach another frontier, now found in freshly fallen snow in Antarctica

A 'Greening' phenomenon has been detected in the Alps. Disappearing snow in the Alps is likely to result in less drinking water.

Disappearing snow in the Alps to result in less drinking water

Wildfires in the United States' California are speeding up the snow melting process. Climate Change is also causing snow to melt faster than the usual.

US: Wildfires are speeding up the snow melting process in California

1st April snowfall has been recorded in Portland. Schools in Portland remain closed for the time being and some residents rejoice at the unusual timings.

1st April snowfall recorded in Portland, some residents rejoice the unusual timings

Fresh snowfall in the Kashmir Valley has disrupted normal life and has also affected air traffic, road connectivity and electricity. After the snowfall led to landslides, the Jammu and Kashmir National Highway has been closed for traffic.

Snow disrupts life in Kashmir, flights cancelled, national highway closed

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