A historic snowfall
blanketed Great Britain on Jan. 7 this year. A strong high-pressure mode of a pattern called the Arctic Oscillation pushed the jet stream further south and allowed Arctic air masses to invade Northern Europe in December and January, making for unusually severe and cold weather. Image Credit: NASA, MODIS Rapid Response Team
Harsh winter conditions hit the mid-Atlantic region of the United 
States with major snowfalls just before Christmas and again in recent weeks. The Washington, D.C. area has seen record snowfall this winter. Image Credit: NASA, MODIS Rapid Response Team
States with major snowfalls just before Christmas and again in recent weeks. The Washington, D.C. area has seen record snowfall this winter. Image Credit: NASA, MODIS Rapid Response Team 
On the other side of the world, Arctic weather was also brought to bear on the Korean Peninsula. This image was taken on Jan. 3, 2010. Scientists say this year’s severe winter weather is still to be expected from time to time, even as increased concentrations of man-made greenhouse gases create a long-term warming trend for the planet. Image Credit: NASA, MODIS Rapid Response Team
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