UK Related
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“Big Freeze” Onset (1962)
One of the coldest winters in UK history began on December 22, 1962, when snow first fell across Scotland before spreading southward. Snow and bitterly cold, dry conditions setting in on December 23. The Arctic conditions persisted until March, leading to rivers and lakes freezing solid and even sections of the sea off the Kent coast turning to ice. In some regions, snow cover remained unbroken for 62 consecutive days.
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Severe gales and heavy rain (2013)
A powerful depression near the Western Isles unleashed severe gales and heavy rain across the UK, with Gatwick Airport recording 58 mm in a single day, triggering widespread pre-Christmas flooding.
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Severe gales and heavy rain (2013)
A powerful depression near the Western Isles unleashed severe gales and heavy rain across the UK, with Gatwick Airport recording 58 mm in a single day, triggering widespread pre-Christmas flooding.
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Northern England Flooding (2015)
On December 23, heavy rain from Storm Eva caused widespread flooding across Greater Manchester and Yorkshire. Rivers Aire and Calder overtopped their banks, leading to major evacuations and damage to infrastructure.
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Non UK Related
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“Snow campaign” (Carolinas/Georgia, U.S.) (1775)
On December 23–30, 1775, a major winter storm affected parts of the Carolinas and Georgia during the Revolutionary War period. Accounts note about 24 inches of snow at the American camp near the Reedy River (North Carolina) hampering military movements and conditions for soldiers for a week, earning it the name “Snow Campaign”.
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Record Heat in Australia (2019)
December 23, 2019, marked one of the hottest December days on record in South Australia. Temperatures soared past 48°C in parts of the Nullarbor, fueling bushfires already ravaging the region.
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F3 tornado in Clarkedale (Arkansas, U.S.) (1921)
On December 23, 1921, an F3 tornado struck Clarkedale, Arkansas, destroying homes and businesses. Reports note that around 50 people were at or sheltering in a plantation store that collapsed; 4 fatalities were reported in that collapse, with injuries also occurring.
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Trans-Alaska Pipeline Cold Snap (1989)
On December 23, 1989, a historic cold snap gripped Alaska, impacting the operations of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Temperatures in the interior plunged to near -60°F (-51°C). The extreme cold caused significant operational challenges, as the crude oil thickened and equipment became brittle. At Tanana, the mercury dropped to -60°F, setting a daily record.
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