Heavy Snowfall Hits Northern China; Saudi Arabia Deserts See Their First Ever Snow; Global Temperatures Cooled In October; + Politics

"If Trump wins, the struggle—the global struggle—against climate change is over." — Bernie Sanders.

Heavy Snowfall Hits Northern China

Northern China is enduring an early blast of winter, with freezing lows and heavy snows significantly impacting agriculture and transportation, with local authorities warning of dangerous roads and blizzards persisting through the rest of the week.

In China’s northernmost city, Mohe, located in Heilongjiang Province, the early wintry conditions have attracted thousands of snow sports enthusiasts. Known for its extended season, which spans mid-October to late-April, Mohe is already bustling with tourists drawn by its fresh snowfall. Already, on November 1, the city's first ski resort has opened its slopes for the 2024-25 season.

Chinese authorities have warned of a harsh winter to come. So far it's following script:

Saudi Arabia Deserts See Their First Ever Snow

This week, the Al-Jawf region of Saudi Arabia has witnessed its first snowfall in recorded history.