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2025 Autumn and Winter Extremes in the Southern Hemisphere

Here's where storms, floods, wildfires, and temperature fluctuations affected the planet south of the equator.
Fleeting Glimpse of Rare Snow
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Fleeting Glimpse of Rare Snow

A short-lived storm dropped some of the largest accumulations in decades on Australia’s Northern Tablelands.

Published Aug 6, 2025

Image of the Day Severe Storms Snow and Ice Temperature Extremes

Winter Arrives Early in Lesotho and South Africa
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Winter Arrives Early in Lesotho and South Africa

A powerful weather system brought heavy snow to southern African mountains, plus high winds and flooding to the lowlands.

Published Jun 12, 2025

Image of the Day Land Severe Storms Snow and Ice Temperature Extremes

Late-Autumn Storm Lashes New Zealand
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Late-Autumn Storm Lashes New Zealand

Wintry conditions swept across the mountains, while destructive wind and flooding hit some of the country’s largest cities.

Published May 5, 2025

Image of the Day Severe Storms Remote Sensing Temperature Extremes

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