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Germany is expected to see up to 30 cm of fresh snowfall and 90 km/h winds on Tuesday evening as Storm Christian sweeps across the southern and western regions of the country. Reporting the weather on Focus, meteorologist Jan Schenk warned that the combination of forceful winds and heavy snow could lead to dangerous conditions in the south of the country over Tuesday evening and into the night. “Peak winds in the south will reach 90 km/h in the lowlands and hurricane force over the peaks of the Alps,” he said. “This could lead to snow drifts at higher altitudes...

Snowstorm Closes Hawaii Volcano To Tourists Rare Event Causes Concern, Surprise POSTED: 6:18 pm EST January 23, 2006 UPDATED: 6:44 pm EST January 23, 2006 MAUNA KEA, Hawaii -- Officials closed the summit of Hawaii's Mauna Kea volcano to the public after a snowstorm shut down access for the first time this winter season. Clouds blanketed Hawaii's tallest peak this weekend. A blanket of snow forced everyone to evacuate, including park rangers. (Check out the snow from Honolulu TV station KITV's Web cam on Mauna Kea) "We've got to make sure and keep everybody healthy and safe on the summit....