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In a CNN interview, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv needs about 5% of the United States’ Patriot interceptor stocks to get through winter (10% to destroy all Russian ballistic missiles), citing a shortage of interceptors after supplies were diverted amid broader conflicts; he noted Ukraine currently has roughly two-and-a-half times fewer interceptors than in 2025, while Russia is increasing its ballistic missile output.
Ukraine’s security chief Kyrylo Budanov says ending Russia’s war before winter is realistic and aligns with Zelensky’s push for diplomacy as Moscow’s battlefield momentum wanes, with U.S.-backed talks continuing behind the scenes and a ceasefire potentially based on freezing front lines.
Alaska endured its coldest December–March in roughly 50 years, with Fairbanks posting its coldest period and Juneau experiencing a snowier December and March, while Anchorage logged its coldest March since 1960–61. Now forecasters anticipate a strong El Niño by mid-year, likely making summers 1–3 degrees warmer and winters 2–4 degrees warmer across most of the state, and substantially reducing snowfall, though some regions may see different effects.
Gary Fear, a Staffordshire-based volunteer, has completed 13 aid missions to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion and has raised over £150,000 to help more than 7,500 families. He describes Kyiv as dark and freezing this winter amid energy outages, snow and tents in apartment complexes heated by gas, illustrating the civilian hardship. He plans another delivery in May with supplies such as food, generators and power banks, as European leaders mark the war’s fourth anniversary.
Kyiv endures one of its coldest winters as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving hundreds of thousands without heat or electricity and forcing residents into shelters and make‑shift warmth. With schools closed, homes plunged into subfreezing conditions and deaths from hypothermia mounting, civilians improvise with generators, stoves and tents while officials call the situation a humanitarian crisis and plead for international aid.
Russia's strikes on Ukraine's energy grid leave hundreds of thousands in extreme cold with limited heat and electricity; Kyiv and other cities face multi-day outages as authorities set up heating points and repair efforts continue amid ongoing attacks on critical infrastructure.
A photo-heavy feature shows Japan blanketed by record snowfall, with towering snowbanks, icy sculptures, and scenes of daily life and rail disruption as the northern half endures an unusually severe winter.
NPR reports from Kyiv as residents endure days-long power outages and freezing temperatures caused by continued Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy grid, with candles, blankets, and portable stoves shaping daily life in a harsh winter of war.
Five fashion experts share their favorite winter accessories—from a hood-scarf combo and cozy fleece hats to merino socks and colorful beanies—highlighting warmth, practicality, and a touch of personal style for surviving the season.
A week after a punishing storm, New York City continues to contend with dirty, rock-solid snow and icy sidewalks. Temperatures hover around freezing, keeping melt at bay and forcing cautious commutes for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers as the city endures a stubborn, lingering winter.
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day 2026, signaling six more weeks of winter for much of the United States as forecasters warn of continued frigid temperatures through the weekend; the tradition, dating to 1887 and popularized by the film Groundhog Day, is cultural rather than scientific, with other regional prognosticators offering mixed readings.
On Groundhog Day 2026, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow at Gobbler’s Knob, signaling six more weeks of winter. The tradition, rooted in European folklore and popularized by a 1993 film, continues with the inner circle announcing forecasts. Across decades, Phil’s accuracy has been modest: NOAA estimates around 30-35% over the last 10–20 years, generally outperforming a coin flip but well short of reliable forecasting.
Emergency power cuts hit Kyiv and multiple Ukrainian regions plus Moldova after a technical fault in cross-border lines triggered cascading outages, halting water supply and the Kyiv subway. The outages follow weeks of Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid amid an unusually harsh winter, with regional officials warning of further cold and ongoing talks about a limited pause in strikes and diplomacy.
Arctic air sweeps into the DC area this weekend as a strengthening nor'easter develops off the Mid-Atlantic, delivering brutal winds and the coldest stretch of the season with wind chills and travel disruptions likely, easing only modestly next week.
US President Donald Trump says Putin agreed to a one-week pause on attacks against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities due to an extreme cold snap, a claim not independently confirmed by Moscow; Zelensky welcomed it and Ukraine said it would mirror the pause by halting attacks on Russian oil refineries, though fighting and strikes on energy infrastructure have continued, hampering power and heating.