10 Must-Watch Movies About Winter Storms

Description: This film recounts the real-life events of the Andrea Gail fishing boat crew caught in the midst of a monstrous storm, including a winter storm, off the coast of New England.

Fact: The film was shot in a giant water tank to simulate the storm conditions. George Clooney's character, Billy Tyne, was based on the real-life captain of the Andrea Gail.

Description: This blockbuster disaster film showcases a series of extreme weather events, including a massive snowstorm that engulfs New York City. It's a thrilling depiction of how quickly nature can turn against us.

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 the survivors was filmed in a real snowstorm.

Description: Two college students hitchhiking home for the holidays find themselves stranded in a snowstorm, leading to a chilling tale of survival and supernatural elements.

Fact: The film was shot in British Columbia, and the eerie atmosphere was enhanced by the real cold weather conditions during filming.

Description: Three skiers are stranded on a chairlift during a snowstorm, leading to a desperate fight for survival against the elements and their own fears.

Fact: The film was shot in Utah, and the actors had to endure real cold temperatures to capture the authenticity of the situation.

Description: After a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, survivors must contend with a brutal winter storm and a pack of hungry wolves, making for an intense survival story.

Fact: Liam Neeson did most of his own stunts, including scenes where he was exposed to the harsh Alaskan winter conditions.

Description: While not solely about a winter storm, the film features intense scenes of survival in the harsh winter conditions of the American frontier, with Leonardo DiCaprio's character enduring a brutal snowstorm.

Fact: The film was shot in sequence to capture the physical and emotional journey of the characters. DiCaprio ate raw bison liver for a scene, and the crew endured extreme weather conditions during filming.

Description: While not exclusively about a winter storm, this film features a harrowing rescue mission during a fierce nor'easter off the coast of Cape Cod, showcasing the power of winter weather at sea.

Fact: The movie is based on the true story of the 1952 SS Pendleton rescue. The Coast Guard boat used in the film was an actual Coast Guard vessel, the USCGC Tamaroa.

Description: A family vacation in the French Alps turns into a psychological drama when an avalanche threatens their safety, exposing underlying tensions and fears.

Fact: The film was shot in the French Alps, and the avalanche scene was created using a combination of CGI and practical effects.

Description: Two strangers must survive in the snowy mountains after their plane crashes, dealing with the harsh winter environment and their own personal struggles.

Fact: The film was shot in the Canadian Rockies, and the actors had to endure real cold temperatures to capture the authenticity of the survival scenario.

Description: A pilot crashes in the Arctic and must survive with the help of an Inuit woman, facing the harsh winter conditions and learning about survival and human connection.

Fact: The film was shot in Nunavut, Canada, and the Inuit language spoken in the film is authentic, adding to the cultural authenticity of the story.