UK Related
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Storm Christoph (2021)
From January 18 to 20, 2021, a powerful storm hit North Wales and northern England, bringing heavy rain and flooding. Some upland areas saw over 100mm of rainfall, with certain spots getting between 150 and 200mm. This three-day stretch was likely the wettest on record for the North West England and North Wales region, with an average rainfall of 79.4mm. On the night of the 20th, Marham in Norfolk recorded a gust of 69mph (60 knots).
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Persistent Snow and Frost (1807)
On 20 January 1807, widespread snow cover persisted across England following earlier heavy falls. Temperatures remained below freezing, and London reports noted continued drifting in northerly winds with no thaw.
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Great Freeze Continues (1838)
On 20 January 1838, severe cold persisted across England and Wales. London recorded minima near –10°C, and the Thames remained partially frozen. Ice was widespread on canals and smaller rivers.
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Non UK Related
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New Zealand – Canterbury Snow in Mid-Summer (1888)
On January 20, 1888, an unusual cold front brought snowfall to the Canterbury high country in midsummer. Reports indicated 2–3 cm of accumulation on higher terrain. The event disrupted sheep farming during shearing season.
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Iceland – Arctic Gale (1943)
On January 20, 1943, hurricane-force winds exceeding 160 km/h struck Reykjavík and surrounding coasts. Barometric pressure fell below 960 mb. This North Atlantic cyclone destroyed homes, stranded ships, and caused severe coastal erosion.
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Madagascar – Tropical Storm Ana Formation (2022)
On January 20, 2022, Tropical Storm Ana formed in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar, strengthening to 95 km/h sustained winds. The system later caused catastrophic flooding in Madagascar and Mozambique, killing over 70 people and displacing more than 130,000.
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Record Cold in Montana, USA (1954)
On January 20, 1954, Rogers Pass, Montana, experienced one of the most extreme temperatures in U.S. history, dropping to -70°F (about -56.7°C) and setting a new record for the lower 48 states.
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