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Nasjonal isdag for første gang på to år
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Kl. 19 søndag kveld passerte en nasjonal isdag i Sverige, den første på to år. Dette betyr at temperaturene holdt seg under null grader på alle værstasjoner i et helt døgn. Fenomenet blir sjeldnere på grunn av mildere vintre.
The National Meteorological Service is monitoring Cold Front No. 33, moving from northwest Mexico and set to intensify the 2025-2026 winter with sharp temperature drops and widespread rain. Severe frosts are expected in highland areas of the north and center, with sub-zero lows in several states. While official confirmation of -15°C across all areas is lacking, projections point to frigid conditions in regions like Durango and Chihuahua.
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Japan's Sapporo will host its renowned Snow Festival from February 4 to 11, showcasing over 200 snow sculptures in Odori Park. This 76th edition builds on a tradition started in 1950 by local high school students. The event draws crowds to the snowy city, highlighting winter charm amid cold weather.
On Sunday, marking 'taisetsu' or the full arrival of winter by the traditional Chinese calendar, ring-tailed lemurs at the Japan Monkey Centre in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, gathered near an electric heater to warm up. Native to Madagascar, these lemurs are sensitive to cold weather, prompting the centre to install the heater in mid-November.
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The German Weather Service (DWD) warns of local icy conditions on roads in southern, eastern, and central Germany until Friday morning. Frost, fog, and light snow are possible in these areas. Some snow is also expected in mountainous regions.