UK Related
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Deep Freeze Conditions (1940)
On 18 January 1940, temperatures across England remained below 0°C. Central England recorded minima near –8°C, and widespread ice continued to disrupt rail and road transport.
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UK-Wide – Ongoing “Big Freeze” Conditions (1963)
On 17 January 1963, the UK remained under severe cold. Central Englan values stayed near –5°C, and snow depths exceeded 30 cm in many regions. Ice persisted on rivers, canals, and coastal waters.
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Non UK Related
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Tokyo, Japan – Record Low Temperature (1954)
On January 18, 1954, Tokyo reached −6.4°C, its lowest official reading on record at the time. The cold wave affected eastern Japan, freezing rivers and causing transport delays throughout the Kanto region
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Eastern U.S. – Cold Wave and Record Lows (1985)
On January 18, 1985, record lows hit the U.S. East. Chicago registered −27°F (−32.8°C), and Atlanta dropped to −8°F (−22.2°C). The polar surge broke records across 20 states, causing energy shortages and over 100 deaths nationwide.
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