A severe blizzard in Blagoveshchensk, Far East Russia, brought 36 cm of snow, leading to a state of emergency being declared.

Uppsala, Sweden was transformed into a winter wonderland overnight with an unexpected snow accumulation, with some areas receiving up to 43 centimeters of snow.

Heavy snowfall has led to the closure of over 100 schools and nurseries in the Highlands, affecting more than 16,000 pupils.