BRITISH troops were warned “If you sweat, you die” as NATO soldiers braved extreme cold in Finnish fighting simulations. Artillery squaddies revealed how they coped living in outdoor tents in -8c conditions during the alliance’s biggest-ever artillery drill in Lapland, North Finland. 10 British and NATO allies took part in live fire exercises using the … Read more
SNOW has swept across the UK today leaving chaotic conditions for many – and more is forecast to land this week. The chilly weather has led to some treacherous conditions on roads, as well as train cancellations and school closures. 3 Parts of the UK are braced for more snowy conditionsCredit: Alamy 3 A yellow … Read more
THE Met Office has warned “disruptive” snow and ice could hit from tomorrow amid the first cold spell of the season. The forecaster has issued weather warnings for parts of the country from Sunday to Tuesday. 6 Arctic air is bringing the first chills of winter to the UKCredit: Getty 6 The Met Office has … Read more
AROUND 4cm of snow is set to hit tomorrow as an Arctic blast brings a minus 2C cold snap, warns the Met Office. A band of wintry weather is expected to batter much of the UK on Saturday – with wind, rain and scatters of the white stuff making an appearance. 4 A runner enjoying … Read more
A SCOTTISH Christmas market has been named among the most festive in Europe. As the big day approaches, many of us will be looking to get into the spirit by planning a long weekend away. 2 A Scottish Christmas market has been named among the most festive in EuropeCredit: Alamy Fashion retailer FatFace found that … Read more
Snow has blanketed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s northern region of Al Jouf, turning many parts of the region completely white since Friday morning, November 1. This follows showers of hail and heavy rains that lashed particularly in Sakaka City and Dumat Al Jandal. Heavy rains and hail have been falling in Al Jouf since … Read more
Following a record mild winter last year, Massachusetts may be in for another relatively mild but more snowy winter, as a likely La Nina system takes shape in the coming months, according to early forecasts. “The October ENSO outlook calls for 60% chance of La Nina emerging in the September, October, November timeframe, and by … Read more
THEY are cute at any time of year but French mountain towns peak the two weeks before Christmas when streets are lined with decorated trees, covered in real snow. In the third week of December last year, my family and I squeezed in some skiing at La Rosiere, a child-friendly resort 1,850m up in the … Read more
The South African Weather Service has predicted snow in three provinces this weekend. After the recent snow event that wreaked havoc on roads between Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape last weekend, South Africans are told to brace themselves for another cold conditions in the coming days. “Weather conditions are expected to change significantly as … Read more
South Africa is set to experience a mix of warm and cool temperatures in the coming days, with a significant drop in temperatures and even light snowfall expected later this month, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS). This after the weekend’s freezing temperatures and snowfall in some parts of the country caused havoc … Read more
