Snow

A stockpile of snow brought in by helicopter waits to be spread at the site on the Cypress Mountain where the Freestyle Skiing and Snowboarding Winter Olympic events will be held, north of Vancouver on February 6, 2010. Winter Olympic host city Vancouver saw its warmest January on record, marked by a lack of snow and daffodils in bloom just days before the start of the Games. Equally alarming, the city did not get any snow throughout the month, while it normally records 16.6 centimetres (6.5 inches) of snowfall in January. Instead the city and the Olympic venues have been drenched with rain, worrying Games officials, athletes and fans alike. Currently there is only snow at higher mountain elevations, and even there Games organizers had to move 300 truck-loads of snow to two courses on Cypress Mountain, on the city's edge, that will host snowboarding and freestyle skiing.

CAIRNS, QUEENSLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: In this handout photo provided by Burson-Marsteller, students from Trinity Anglican School pose with a snow man during the Yoplait Go-Gurt 'Win a Snow Blasted School Yard' competition on September 5, 2010 in Cairns, Queensland. By creating a snowy scenario, a snow blizzard machine distributed fifteen tonnes of snow onto the school oval to replicate a winter wonderland.

A man with a snow-plow clears a snow-covered track in front of an ICE train at a station on December 02, 2010 in Berlin. Heavy snow, which had so far spared the German capital, hit the city overnight with a vengeance.

CAIRNS, QUEENSLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: In this handout photo provided by Burson-Marsteller, Australian freestyle skier and gold medalist at the winter Olympic Games Lydia Lassila poses with students from Trinity Anglican School during the Yoplait Go-Gurt 'Win a Snow Blasted School Yard' competition on September 5, 2010 in Cairns, Queensland. By creating a snowy scenario, a snow blizzard machine distributed fifteen tonnes of snow onto the school oval to replicate a winter wonderland.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 12: Workers shovel snow off of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Mall of America Stadium where the inflatable roof collapsed under the weight of snow during a storm Sunday morning December 12, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A blizzard dumped more than 20 inches of snow in parts of the Midwest forcing the NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings to be postponed till Monday and will be played in Detroit's Ford Field. There were no injuries reported from the collapse of the dome.

CAIRNS, QUEENSLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: In this handout photo provided by Burson-Marsteller, Australian freestyle skier and gold medalist at the winter Olympic Games Lydia Lassila slides down a toboggan, with a student from Trinity Anglican School during the Yoplait Go-Gurt 'Win a Snow Blasted School Yard' competition on September 5, 2010 in Cairns, Queensland. By creating a snowy scenario, a snow blizzard machine distributed fifteen tonnes of snow onto the school oval to replicate a winter wonderland.

A man walks on the snow-covered Alexandre III bridge on December 8, 2010 in Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 12: Workers shovel snow off of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Mall of America Stadium where the inflatable roof collapsed under the weight of snow during a storm Sunday morning December 12, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A blizzard dumped more than 20 inches of snow in parts of the Midwest forcing the NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings to be postponed till Monday and will be played in Detroit's Ford Field. There were no injuries reported from the collapse of the dome.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 12: Snow surrounds the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Mall of America Stadium where the inflatable roof collapsed under the weight of snow during a storm Sunday morning December 12, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A blizzard dumped more than 20 inches of snow in parts of the Midwest forcing the NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings to be postponed till Monday and will be played in Detroit's Ford Field. There were no injuries reported from the collapse of the dome.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 12: Workers shovel snow off of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Mall of America Stadium where the inflatable roof collapsed under the weight of snow during a storm Sunday morning December 12, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A blizzard dumped more than 20 inches of snow in parts of the Midwest forcing the NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings to be postponed till Monday and will be played in Detroit's Ford Field. There were no injuries reported from the collapse of the dome.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 12: Snow surrounds the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Mall of America Stadium where the inflatable roof collapsed under the weight of snow during a storm Sunday morning December 12, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A blizzard dumped more than 20 inches of snow in parts of the Midwest forcing the NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings to be postponed till Monday and will be played in Detroit's Ford Field. There were no injuries reported from the collapse of the dome.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 12: Snow surrounds the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Mall of America Stadium where the inflatable roof collapsed under the weight of snow during a storm Sunday morning December 12, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A blizzard dumped more than 20 inches of snow in parts of the Midwest forcing the NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings to be postponed till Monday and will be played in Detroit's Ford Field. There were no injuries reported from the collapse of the dome.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 12: Snow surrounds the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Mall of America Stadium where the inflatable roof collapsed under the weight of snow during a storm Sunday morning December 12, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A blizzard dumped more than 20 inches of snow in parts of the Midwest forcing the NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings to be postponed till Monday and will be played in Detroit's Ford Field. There were no injuries reported from the collapse of the dome.

Children play in the snow as the first snow of the season falls in Warsaw on November 29, 2010. Poland has been hit by its first major snowstorm of the season, snarling traffic and causing flight cancellations at Warsaw's Frederic Chopin International airport. Parts of Britain experienced record low temperatures overnight, including minus 17 Celsius in Wales, forecasters said Sunday amid warnings of more heavy snow to come.

A man walks on the snow-covered Alexandre III bridge on December 8, 2010 in Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

People walk on a snow covered street in front of the Invalides museum on December 8, 2010 in Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

Peaple walk on the snow-covered Alexandre III bridge on December 8, 2010 in Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 12: Workers shovel snow off of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Mall of America Stadium where the inflatable roof collapsed under the weight of snow during a storm Sunday morning December 12, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A blizzard dumped more than 20 inches of snow in parts of the Midwest forcing the NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings to be postponed till Monday and will be played in Detroit's Ford Field. There were no injuries reported from the collapse of the dome.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 12: Workers shovel snow off of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Mall of America Stadium where the inflatable roof collapsed under the weight of snow during a storm Sunday morning December 12, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A blizzard dumped more than 20 inches of snow in parts of the Midwest forcing the NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings to be postponed till Monday and will be played in Detroit's Ford Field. There were no injuries reported from the collapse of the dome.

A man walks on the snow-covered Alexandre III bridge on December 8, 2010 in Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

Two persons push their bicycle on a snow covered street on December 8, 2010 in Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

CAIRNS, QUEENSLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: In this handout photo provided by Burson-Marsteller, Australian freestyle skier and gold medalist at the winter Olympic Games Lydia Lassila poses with a student from Trinity Anglican School during the Yoplait Go-Gurt 'Win a Snow Blasted School Yard' competition on September 5, 2010 in Cairns, Queensland. By creating a snowy scenario, a snow blizzard machine distributed fifteen tonnes of snow onto the school oval to replicate a winter wonderland.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 12: Snow surrounds the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Mall of America Stadium where the inflatable roof collapsed under the weight of snow during a storm Sunday morning December 12, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A blizzard dumped more than 20 inches of snow in parts of the Midwest forcing the NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings to be postponed till Monday and will be played in Detroit's Ford Field. There were no injuries reported from the collapse of the dome.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 12: Snow surrounds the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Mall of America Stadium where the inflatable roof collapsed under the weight of snow during a storm Sunday morning December 12, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A blizzard dumped more than 20 inches of snow in parts of the Midwest forcing the NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings to be postponed till Monday and will be played in Detroit's Ford Field. There were no injuries reported from the collapse of the dome.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 12: Snow surrounds the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Mall of America Stadium where the inflatable roof collapsed under the weight of snow during a storm Sunday morning December 12, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A blizzard dumped more than 20 inches of snow in parts of the Midwest forcing the NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings to be postponed till Monday and will be played in Detroit's Ford Field. There were no injuries reported from the collapse of the dome.

People walk on a snow covered street in front of the Invalides museum on December 8, 2010 in Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

Peaple walk on the snow-covered Alexandre III bridge on December 8, 2010 in Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

A man walks on the snow-covered Alexandre III bridge on December 8, 2010 in Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

Peaple walk on the snow-covered Alexandre III bridge on December 8, 2010 in Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

People walk on the snow-covered Buren columns set up in the inner yard of the Palais Royal in central Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 12: Snow surrounds the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Mall of America Stadium where the inflatable roof collapsed under the weight of snow during a storm Sunday morning December 12, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A blizzard dumped more than 20 inches of snow in parts of the Midwest forcing the NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings to be postponed till Monday and will be played in Detroit's Ford Field. There were no injuries reported from the collapse of the dome.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 12: Snow surrounds the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Mall of America Stadium where the inflatable roof collapsed under the weight of snow during a storm Sunday morning December 12, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A blizzard dumped more than 20 inches of snow in parts of the Midwest forcing the NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings to be postponed till Monday and will be played in Detroit's Ford Field. There were no injuries reported from the collapse of the dome.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 12: Snow surrounds the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Mall of America Stadium where the inflatable roof collapsed under the weight of snow during a storm Sunday morning December 12, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A blizzard dumped more than 20 inches of snow in parts of the Midwest forcing the NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings to be postponed till Monday and will be played in Detroit's Ford Field. There were no injuries reported from the collapse of the dome.

People walk on the snow-covered Buren columns set up in the inner yard of the Palais Royal in central Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

People walk on the snow-covered Buren columns set up in the inner yard of the Palais Royal in central Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

A woman walks on a snow-covered bridge on December 8, 2010 in Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

A man rides his bicycle on the snow-covered Alexandre III bridge on December 8, 2010 in Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

A woman walks on a snow-covered bridge on December 8, 2010 in Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

RICHMOND, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 29: Snow covers the market town of Richmond in North Yorkshire on November 29, 2010 in Richmond, United Kingdom. More snow fell overnight affecting Scotland and Northern England. The freezing temperatures are set to continue causing transport problems and school closures with the blanket of snow moving down the country overnight.

RICHMOND, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 29: Snow covers the market town of Richmond in North Yorkshire on November 29, 2010 in Richmond, United Kingdom. More snow fell overnight affecting Scotland and Northern England. The freezing temperatures are set to continue causing transport problems and school closures with the blanket of snow moving down the country overnight.

People walk on snow covered stairs on December 8, 2010 in Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

A man walks on a snow covered garden on December 8, 2010 in Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

Archie Kirk jumps in the snow for the photographer, as his school remains closed after the heavy snow of the last few days, in Brighton, southern England on December 3, 2010. London Gatwick reopened on Friday after a two-day shutdown due to snow, but other British airports and rail services were closed again as the country's cold snap tightened its grip. Britain is struggling to cope with its earliest widespread winter snowfall since 1993, with airports, major train lines and trunk roads all disrupted.

Archie Kirk jumps in the snow for the photographer, as his school remains closed after the heavy snow of the last few days, in Brighton, southern England on December 3, 2010. London Gatwick reopened on Friday after a two-day shutdown due to snow, but other British airports and rail services were closed again as the country's cold snap tightened its grip. Britain is struggling to cope with its earliest widespread winter snowfall since 1993, with airports, major train lines and trunk roads all disrupted.

People walk on snow covered stairs on December 8, 2010 in Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

A man rides his bicycle on the snow-covered Alexandre III bridge on December 8, 2010 in Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

People walk on a snow-covered bridge on December 8, 2010 in Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

People walk on a snow-covered bridge on December 8, 2010 in Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

A man walks on the snow covered banks of the Seine river on December 8, 2010 in Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.

A man rides his bicycle on the snow-covered Alexandre III bridge on December 8, 2010 in Paris, as snow goes on falling over. Heavy snow shut Paris Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport today and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction, officials said.