Rare snow tornado spotted on Shetland Islands in Scotland
A rare weather phenomenon called ‘snow tornado’ or ‘snow devil’ was recorded by Michal Peterson who was feeding his sheep in Shetland, Scotland on March 7, 2023.
The event took place during a cold snap affecting most of the United Kingdom.
Featured image credit: Michael Peterson (stillshot)
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