Scottish avalanche kills 3

As freak weather hits Europe three climbers have been killed by an avalanche in the Scottish highlands. Although it is uncommon for climbers to be killed by avalanches in Britain they are not uncommon in the...

Snow falls in Madrid; halts travel, closes airport

Madrid came to a standstill today due to one of the heaviest snowfalls in over ten years, which closed the airport, caused chaos on the roads, and drove people back into their homes. The travelers wishing to get out...

Deadly weather paralyzes Iran

8 have died as a result of major snow storms and cold weather in Iran. The government has shut down schools and offices and has stopped the shipment of gas to Turkey because of local shortages. "The worst...

Pyrenees Avalanche Kills Three Skiers

Every skier and snowboarder's worst nightmare: avalanches are deadly business, and those caught in one can be killed within minutes. Without beacons (and the knowledge of how to use them), rescue efforts are mainly down to luck."The body of a third skier killed by an...

Icy roads, wind storms overwhelm Wisconsin

Bad weather hits Wisconsin during busiest holiday travel days."While the storm that dropped some 10 inches of snow in western Wisconsin -- less to the east -- has tailed off, the big problem for holiday travelers...

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