ICE ICE BABY: The largest winter-theme park in the world opened in Harbin, China, on Monday (1/5). Harbin Ice and Snow World features ice structures recreating iconic landmarks around the globe. The team carved displays from ice blocks covering nearly 300 acres and harvested almost 100 acres of ice from the river. | CBS New York

The 27th annual Harbin Ice and Snow World has opened in China, using 400,000 cubic metres of ice and snow and spanning 1.2 million square metres. #harbin #ice #snow #china #themepark | 7NEWS Australia

The U.S. Figure Skating Championships will begins Wednesday in St. Louis, offering athletes a chance to secure spots for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. The event runs through Sunday, Jan. 11, at the Enterprise Center. This marks the first time the championships have been held in St. Louis since 2006, with approximately 60,000 visitors expected to attend. Read more on fox2now.com - Powered by Bommarito Automotive Group | Fox2Now