Snow

The skirt, the snow, and the spirit: Sheina Vaspi’s uphill race to Paralympics

As she navigates the Italian Alps, Sheina is carrying more than just her equipment: She is carrying a nation in the throes of a historic conflict.

SHEINA VASPI is Israel’s first athlete to compete in the Winter Paralympic Games, she will be skiing – on one leg – down the slopes of Cortina, Italy over the next few days.
AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.

El Al flight to Newark returns to Israel mid-flight due to extreme snowstorm in US

Six skiers were rescued, eight lost their lives, and one is missing after an avalance in the Castle Peak area of Truckee, California, February 17, 2026.

Eight backcountry skiers perish in California avalanche, ninth presumed dead

Six skiers were rescued, eight lost their lives, and one is missing after an avalance in the Castle Peak area of Truckee, California, February 17, 2026.

Six skiers stranded, nine others missing after avalanche in California's Castle Peak


Chile rescuers search for tourists lost in Patagonian snowstorm, five dead

Torres del Paine Mayor Anahi Cardenas said five people had died, including two Mexicans, two Germans, and one British national.

View of a Chilean flag waving near the Grey glacier at the Torres del Paine National Park in Magallanes, Chile on November 29, 2017.

Rescue teams working to save Israelis trapped in Nepali mountain blizzard

Israeli authorities are working closely with local authorities to facilitate the rescue efforts after a snowstorm brought over half a meter of snow.

Israelis stranded in Nepali snowstorm.

Snow in Jerusalem: The most beautiful hotels for a wintery snowy vacation

Jerusalem is expected to see snow this weekend, offering a romantic view of the snow-dusted city. We’ve chosen the best hotels for you, ranging from cozy boutique spots to luxurious stays.

 Leonardo Plaza Hotel in Jerusalem

Snow falls in Jerusalem, educational institutions open at 9 a.m.

The last time Jerusalem saw snow was in January 2022, when the winter weather made its way down from Mount Hermon.

 Snow falls in Jerusalem as a heavy storm hits nationwide, January 26, 2022.

Delta offers $30k to passengers in crash aftermath

A spokesperson for the company says the Delta Care Team is telling passengers that 'this gesture has no strings attached and does not affect rights,' according to CBS.

 A Delta Airlines plane "belly-up" at a Toronto airport, February 18, 2025.

Winter storm Coral: How to weather Israel's upcoming snowstorm

The public is urged to take necessary precautions by following the instructions relevant to their area.

 Snow falls in Jerusalem as a heavy storm hits nationwide, January 26, 2022.

We went skiing: All the gear you need to upgrade your ski vacation

From helmets to boots: Eight must-have items to ensure a warm, safe, and stylish holiday on the snowy slopes.

 Skiing in the mountains

Researchers trace Snow Leopard evolution through ancient fossils

The discovery suggests snow leopards rely more on terrain and prey than high altitudes for survival.

 Researchers trace Snow Leopard evolution through ancient fossils.

Winter wonderland on the Red Planet: Mars Express reveals massive 500-kilometer ice formation

Mars' snow is made of carbon dioxide ice, not water ice. During the Martian winter, temperatures can drop to as low as minus 190 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 123 degrees Celsius).

 Mars' snow is made of carbon dioxide ice, not water ice.

Exposed by melting snows in the Alps, mystery bamboo cart puzzles experts

Bamboo is a non-native plant to Europe, first introduced in the late 1700s or early 1800s through trade.

 Mystery bamboo cart.