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 >>

The city of Austin is indefinitely postponing New Year's Eve

The City of Austin just can’t get enough of 2014. A party and fireworks were scheduled to take place in the city’s Butler Park on Dec. 31, but the city’s website announced that the celebrations would be “postponed due to anticipated inclement weather.” See also: Around the world on New Year’s Eve in photos City …