Polar Vortex Drives a Cold Snap in Asia

An exceptionally cold January has brought the region misery and snarled travel. Experts blame the same arctic system that hit the United States last month. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/27/world/asia/asia-extreme-cold-weather.html Mike Ives and John Yoon Original Source: NY Times >>

Some European Nations See Warmest Start to the Year Ever Measured

Countries across the continent saw the warmest start to the year ever measured. The weather has forced ski resorts to close trails, with sparser than usual snow cover. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/04/world/europe/europe-warm-weather-climate-change.html Isabella Kwai Original Source: NY Times >>

Happy frigid-ass New Year: Coldest NYE in 70 years awaits revelers in U.S.

In Boston, officials planning annual First Night festivities don’t have to worry about melting ice sculptures this year. In fact, with air temperatures tumbling toward the single digits on Sunday night, New Year’s Eve is going to be so dangerously cold that event organizers have canceled all but the fireworks display.  In New York City, …