Riyadh: The highlands of the Tabuk region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has been adorned with snow, a sight that has captured the hearts of many. This comes after Tabuk region, especially its northern and southern areas, witnessed a significant drop in perceived temperatures on Thursday, February 1, dropping below zero degrees Celsius, … Read more
Amidst the serene apple orchards, Nadeem Bhat’s disappointed look skyward speaks of a pressing concern – the unnerving absence of the traditional winter cloak of snow, an unexpected departure that experts say has implications for Kashmir’s agriculture, tourism, and its delicate ecosystem. Bhat, who has been at the forefront of several environment initiatives in Khanmoh, … Read more
Windsor, Ont.-born photographer Brandon Broderick drives tens of thousands of kilometres each year, crisscrossing the backwoods of British Columbia and capturing photos of beautiful, but elusive, wild animals. All of that hard work paid off this week when Broderick was named the Canadian Geographic’s Photographer of the Year for 2023. “My knees buckled. I almost fell to … Read more
A NUMBER of schools in Scotland have closed for a second day as an Arctic blast tightens its grip on the country. Scots face another day of cold temperatures and travel disruption after overnight lows dropped below freezing. 2 Several schools in Scotland have closed for a second dayCredit: Getty 2 A yellow weather warning … Read more
A BROKEN boiler is the last thing you need during bitterly cold weather. Especially with a yellow weather warning and two inches of snow expected across some parts of the UK. 1 Just scan with Google LensCredit: Google And should the worst happen, how on Earth are you supposed to get help if you don’t … Read more
SCOTLAND is set to suffer a direct hit from a week-long Polar blast, with snow and ice warnings now in place until Friday morning. Tuesday could see the widest disruption as the whole country is forecast to experience whiteout conditions caused by up to eight inches of snow. 7 Scotland is set to be blasted … Read more
Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. This weekly newsletter is part of a CBC News initiative entitled “Our Changing Planet” to show and explain the effects of climate change. Keep up with the latest news on our Climate and Environment page. Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox every Thursday. This week: Electric … Read more
Maybe it’s Old Man Winter crying and howling because Bill Belichick is leaving. The precipitation just won’t quit this week, as the next storm is set to blast the region from Friday night into Saturday. The potent system will be the third storm to hit the Bay State within a week. The intense storm with … Read more
The Rocky Mountains conjure up images of grey rugged peaks capped with white. But within the upper reaches of the harsh mountain landscapes, a rosier hue often blooms. Watermelon snow, also known as glacial blood, is caused by algae that turns the snow a startling shade of red. The algae blooms in summer, forming on … Read more
BRITS can expect temperatures to remains distinctly chilly for the rest of the week – and conditions are only going to get worse. It’s predicted to remain cold with the mercury possibly slightly rising towards the end of the working week but an Arctic blast is expected to see “wintry hazards” towards the start of … Read more
