Thailand Freezes; Record Snow In Japan; Parts Of Morocco See Snow For First Time In 50 Years; Cattle Futures Hit Record High Amid Looming Arctic Blast; + New Study: Global Greening Reality

Geto Kogen, Japan is approaching 10 meters (31 feet) of snow this winter season...

Thailand Freezes

Doi Inthanon in Chiang Mai saw a stark temperature drop on Jan 2, with the surface hitting -3.2C (26.2F) — rare for Thailand.

A high-pressure system traversing the country's north drew large numbers of visitors to Doi Inthanon in Chom Thong District. Folk here arrived before dawn to witness the rare frosts. To help alleviate traffic, shuttle services were put on from Kiew Mae Pan to the summit for 30 Baht per trip.

Thursday morning marked the 10th frost event of the winter season so far.

For reference, yesterday's low of -3.2C (26.2F) recorded on Doi Inthanon is notably cold for Thailand, thought to be the coldest reading since the -5C (23F) from Dec 21, 2017. It is also ways off the all-time national record of -8C (17.6F) set Jan 7, 1974.

The cold will persist over the coming days, intensify even, threatening that 2017 benchmark.

Record Snow In Japan

Japan’s higher reaches are experiencing a phenomenal winter, with relentless, record-setting snowfall blanketing the slopes.

Here's a brief breakdown:

Geto Kogen

Geto Kogen is reporting an astounding 941 cm (30.9 feet) of cumulative snowfall as of January 3. Powder-rich slopes have made for great skiing, though strong winds have occasionally challenged operations. The snow is forecast to continue, and all.