UK Related
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Eurostar Breakdown Amidst Snow (2009)
During a bitterly cold and snowy spell in 2009, heavy snow on December 17th brought chaos to Kent. In the days that followed, major disruptions hit travel, with four Eurostar trains breaking down inside the Channel Tunnel, stranding 2,000 passengers for 16 hours and forcing all services to be canceled for several days.
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Widespread Travel Chaos due to Snow (2010)
On December 17th, during one of the coldest Decembers on record, easterly winds swept in heavy snow showers across eastern England and Scotland. The wintry blast caused major problems, with drivers stranded for hours on the A21 and several major airports and roads forced to close. It was all part of a severe weather spell that left many places buried under deep snow.
And if you want to see the weather we have experienced on December 17th 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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The Great USA Blizzard (1947)
On December 17, 1947, a massive blizzard hit New York City, burying it under an incredible 27 inches (68 cm) of snow. The storm caused widespread disruption and forced airports to shut down.
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Australian Heatwave (2019)
On December 17, 2019, Australia experienced its hottest day on record, with the national average maximum temperature soaring above 40°C (104°F) during a record-breaking heatwave.
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Illinois USA Ice Storm (1924)
On December 17, 1924, a massive ice storm blanketed central Illinois with over an inch (2.5 cm) of ice. The storm caused more than $20 million in damage and left many areas without power well into January.
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Record Cold in Moscow (1997)
Moscow froze on December 17, 1997, as temperatures plunged to −28°C. A Siberian high-pressure system gripped Eastern Europe, causing energy shortages and forcing officials to delay outdoor transport amid the biting cold.
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Major Winter Storm Hits the U.S. Northeast (2020)
A record-breaking snowstorm struck the U.S. Northeast on December 17, 2020, dropping more than 90 cm in Pennsylvania and New York. Major cities ground to a halt as snowplows fought through drifts, marking one of the most powerful nor’easters of the decade.
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