UK Related
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Intensification of the Big Freeze (1962)
The historic winter of 1962–63 continued to worsen. On December 29th, severe frost persisted nationwide, with widespread ice and deepening snow cover in many regions. Transport disruption increased as temperatures remained well below freezing.
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Storm Frank Flooding Escalates(2015)
Heavy rainfall continued across northern England and Scotland as Storm Frank approached. Rivers in Cumbria, Yorkshire, and Aberdeenshire rose further, worsening ongoing flooding. Emergency services issued additional warnings and evacuation guidance.
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Non UK Related
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Chicago, USA – Severe Ice Storm (1903)
On December 29, 1903, freezing rain blanketed Chicago and much of the Midwest in a thick layer of ice. Telegraph poles and wires gave way under the heavy load, cutting power and halting tram services. Falling ice caused several accidents, marking one of the earliest recorded urban ice storms in Chicago’s history.
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France – Rhône River Flooding (1913)
On December 29, 1913, heavy rain caused the Rhône River to overflow near Lyon, flooding low-lying areas and damaging farmland as well as industrial zones. The same storm triggered landslides in the nearby hills, making it the most destructive inland flood in France that year.
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Ontario, Canada – Snowstorm (1935)
On December 29, 1935, southern Ontario was hit with one of its biggest December snowfalls on record. Toronto saw an official total of 45 cm in just 24 hours. Roads came to a standstill, and crews worked hard to clear rail lines before the freezing temperatures moved in overnight.
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U.S. Great Plains – Major Winter Blizzard (2006)
On December 29, 2006, a powerful blizzard hit Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska, dumping up to 60 cm of snow. Denver International Airport was shut down for almost 24 hours, leaving thousands of holiday travelers stranded and causing significant livestock losses across the High Plains.
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