A rare southern snow is occurring across portions of Florida, Alabama and Georgia. A short-lived dream come true for Southern snow lovers.

A couple of clipper systems are expected to pass through the Great Lakes, enhancing more lake-effect snowfall into the upcoming week. The next round is making its way through and will continue into Monday, with another round expected by midweek. Strong winds over 30 mph will bring visibility concerns, with parts of the Northern Plains under a Blizzard Advisory. Snowfall totals well over a foot are expected from the heaviest snow bands across all the Great Lakes. Watch for the latest forecast.

A wreck near Lafayette, New York is reported to involve 20 to 40 vehicles. A snow squall may be to blame.

Southern Africa is experiencing devastating flooding after weeks of heavy rainfall, with more than 100 people dead across the region. A slow-moving low-pressure system has created a cycle of intense downpours in Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Mount Elbrus stands as Russia and Europe’s highest mountain at more than 18,500 feet. While it's a popular destination for skiers, resorts have had to close slopes because of the high avalanche danger. A controlled snow release designed to lessen that risk, sent people running, as a wall of snow descended on them.