At Least 30 Dead After Weeks of Heavy Snowfall in Japan

Snowfall in parts of Japan has also left about 200 people injured. One city recorded 72 inches of snow, the highest in almost 40 years.

Heavy snow and 'brutal cold' to return to Eastern US: 'Limit time outdoors'

Heavy snow will once again hit the eastern United States, and residents are advised to stay indoors when possible.

More frigid temperatures expected in much of US after a weekend of heavy snow

Forecasters warned that dangerous extra-cold conditions will persist for a huge swath of the U.S. from the Gulf Coast into New England

Heavy snow in northern Japan blocks roads and causes dozens of deaths

Heavy snow piling up in northern Japan in the last two weeks has blocked roads and is being blamed for dozens of deaths nationwide.

Staunton deploys heavy equipment in iced-over snow removal

Progress is slow but continuing. Staunton city offices and the Staunton Public Library are set to open at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 28.

Olympics - Heavy snow blankets mountain venues for Milano Cortina Games

By Julien Pretot and Lisa Richwine CORTINA D'AMPEZZO/LIVIGNO, Italy Feb 3 (Reuters) - Heavy snow fell on Tuesday on the northern Italian mountain venues that will host the ski events at the Milano Cortina Olympics,

Heavy snow and strong winds pummel southeastern U.S.

Near-blizzard conditions slammed the Southeast over the weekend, bringing snow, strong winds and icy conditions to the region. Dave Malkoff reports.