UK Related
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Storm Deidre (2018)
On December 15–16, 2018, Storm Deirdre swept across the UK with strong winds and heavy rain, but its most hazardous impact came from snow and widespread freezing rain. Northern England and southern Scotland bore the brunt, as treacherous ice led to numerous traffic accidents and forced the closure of major routes including the M74 and the A66 through the North Pennines.
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Heavy Snow in Scotland (1992)
Heavy snowfall occurred in Scotland on December 15th-16th, 1992, with Aviemore recording 45 cm of lying snow by the morning of the 16th.
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Record December Warmth (2022)
On December 15, 2022, parts of the UK experienced an extraordinary winter warm spell. London’s temperature peaked above 15°C, the highest mid-December reading in over 60 years. Meteorologists linked the surge to subtropical air drawn north from the Azores.
And if you want to see the weather we have experienced on December 15th in Crondall over the years then go here for weather on any particular day (select from drop down menus) or here to see how it compares to the records for that day.
Non UK Related
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Midwest Whiteout – USA (1940)
A fierce winter storm struck the Midwestern United States on December 15, 1940, blanketing states from Iowa to Michigan under 35 cm of snow. Gale-force winds created drifts over two meters high, halting rail service and isolating rural farms for days.
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Tropical Storm Washi (Sendong) Hits Mindanao (2011)
Tropical Storm Washi ravaged the southern Philippines on December 15, 2011, delivering relentless rain and flash floods. Rivers swept through Cagayan de Oro and Iligan City, claiming more than 1,200 lives. The storm prompted new regional disaster-warning reforms.
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Severe Ice Storm in Canada (2013)
Freezing rain on December 15, 2013, coated parts of Ontario and Quebec with thick ice, snapping power lines and trees. The event crippled transport systems just before Christmas and became one of Canada’s most expensive winter disasters.
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