UK Related
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UK’s Lowest Temperature Record (1982)
On January 10, 1982, the temperature at Braemar in Scotland plunged to -27.2°C (-16.96°F), which stands as the joint lowest temperature ever recorded in the United Kingdom.
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Severe Gales and Flooding (1993)
On January 10, 1993, the “Braer Storm” hit with an unusually low central pressure of about 914 mb, bringing strong gales and high tides that led to severe flooding and widespread power outages across Scotland.
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Widespread Travel Chaos (2010)
During the harsh winter of 2009-2010, January 10 brought heavy snowfall to North Wales and central England, causing blizzard conditions over the Pennines, ferry cancellations from Holyhead, and snowdrifts reaching up to 15 metres in parts of Snowdonia.
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Northern England – Heavy Snowfall and Ice (1962)
On January 10, 1962, northern England and the Pennines experienced severe snowstorms with accumulations exceeding 60 cm (24 in). Blowing snow caused drifts over 3 meters high. The event stranded hundreds of vehicles and closed roads for five days, one of the most disruptive postwar UK snowfalls.
And if you want to see the weather we have experienced on January 10th 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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Deadly F5 Tornado in Argentina (1973)
On January 10, 1973, a massive F5 tornado tore through the town of San Justo in Santa Fe Province, Argentina. It carved a 300-yard-wide path, claiming at least 63 lives and injuring 350 others.
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Rapid Temperature Drop in South Dakota (1911)
In Rapid City, South Dakota, the temperature plummeted 47 degrees in just fifteen minutes on the morning of January 10, 1911, dropping from 55°F to -4°F.
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Western Australia – Heatwave Peak (1949)
On January 10, 1949, Mardie Station, Western Australia, reached 47.5°C (117.5°F), one of the highest January temperatures recorded in the region. The heatwave extended across the Pilbara, stressing livestock and prompting power rationing. Nighttime lows stayed above 34°C.
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Fort Keogh, Montana, USA – Record Low Temperature (1886)
On January 10, 1886, Fort Keogh recorded −65°F (−53.9°C), one of the coldest temperatures in U.S. history. The extreme arctic outbreak spread across the northern plains, killing livestock and halting rail transport. The severe cold persisted for days, marking a defining event of the brutal winter of 1886–87.
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