Top 10 Snowstorm Disaster Films for Thrilling Winter Nights

Description: While not solely about a snowstorm, this survival thriller features a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness where characters must contend with a bear and the elements, including a harsh snowstorm.

Fact: The film stars Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin. The bear in the film was portrayed by Bart the Bear, a well-known animal actor.

Description: Although primarily focused on a hurricane, the film includes scenes of a devastating snowstorm that adds to the crew's peril. It's a tale of human endurance against the fury of the sea and the sky.

Fact: The film was adapted from Sebastian Junger's non-fiction book of the same name. The real-life events took place in October 1991, when a rare combination of weather systems created the "perfect storm."

Description: This blockbuster film takes the concept of a snowstorm to apocalyptic levels with a sudden global weather shift causing super storms and a new ice age. It's a thrilling ride through a world where survival is not guaranteed.

Fact: The film was inspired by the book "The Coming Global Superstorm" by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber. The iconic scene where the wolves chase Sam and his friends was filmed in a real-life abandoned shipyard in Montreal.

Description: After a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, survivors must battle not only the freezing cold but also a pack of wolves. The snowstorm adds an extra layer of tension to their struggle for survival.

Fact: The film was inspired by the short story "Ghost Walker" by Ian MacKenzie Jeffers. The wolves in the film were CGI, but real wolves were used for reference.

Description: While not exclusively about a snowstorm, this film features a harrowing rescue mission during a nor'easter, showcasing the bravery of the Coast Guard amidst icy waters and harsh weather conditions.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of the 1952 Pendleton rescue, one of the most daring small-boat rescues in Coast Guard history. The actual rescue took place in February, during a severe snowstorm.

Description: After a plane crash in the Rockies, two strangers must survive the harsh winter conditions, including snowstorms, to find their way back to civilization.

Fact: The film was adapted from the novel by Charles Martin. The scenes of the plane crash and survival were filmed in the Canadian Rockies.

Description: This film captures the disastrous 1996 Mount Everest expedition where climbers faced not only the mountain's harsh conditions but also a sudden and deadly snowstorm.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Nepal, with some scenes filmed at the actual Everest base camp. The storm depicted in the film was a real event known as the "1996 Mount Everest disaster."

Description: A low-budget thriller that focuses on three skiers stranded on a chairlift during a snowstorm. It's a chilling tale of survival against the odds.

Fact: The film was shot in Utah, with the actors actually spending time on the chairlift to capture the real sense of isolation and cold. The film's director, Adam Green, also wrote the screenplay.

Description: A pilot crashes in the Arctic and must survive with the help of an Inuit woman. The film showcases the harsh beauty of the Arctic and the deadly snowstorms that threaten their lives.

Fact: The film is based on the short story "Walk Well, My Brother" by Farley Mowat. Much of the film was shot in Nunavut, Canada, providing an authentic backdrop.

Description: This TV movie recounts the tragic events of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, where climbers faced a sudden, deadly snowstorm at high altitude.

Fact: The film is based on Jon Krakauer's best-selling book of the same name. Krakauer himself was part of the expedition and survived the storm.