Snow and ice from winter storms create stunning and intimate photos around the world
Snow and ice from winter storms have blanketed many corners of the world, from hot springs in the Golan Heights to palace grounds in South Korea.
Snow levels in December were shockingly high, with snowfall in Lake Tahoe breaking 50-year records and snow in Japan piling up to over 28 inches.
Massive winter storms swept the Northeast and South regions of the United States in early January, cutting power to tens of thousands of customers and causing thousands of flight cancellations. Many COVID-19 vaccination and coronavirus testing sites also had to close.
Despite the chaos winter weather brings, the snow also creates moments of silent and stunning beauty. Here are some photos of those scenes from photographers around the world.
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