Northerly situated Scandinavia, which gets some of its currents from the Arctic Circle, is home to a lot of snow and cold, with Helsinki, Finland, facing the moisture of the Baltic Sea in addition to low temperature, rating tops in both categories.

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Riding the musical slopes with Jeff Beck is as exhilarating and fun as facing down a wild ride from the top of a snow-covered summit with someone who knows just how far to push things.

NPR: First Listen: Jeff Beck, 'Emotion And Commotion'

The Isle of Man's farming community is facing " catastrophic losses", as the search continues for thousands of animals buried in snow.

BBC: Isle of Man snowfall 'heaviest for 50 years'