UK Related
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Big Freeze Intensifies (1963)
On January 22, 1963, Britain experienced −19°C at Stansted during its coldest winter of the century. Ice covered the Thames estuary, and weekly snow totals surpassed 30 cm, crippling industry and electricity grids.
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UK‑Wide – Early Phase of the Severe Winter (1947)
On 22 January 1947, the UK entered the early stages of the historic 1947 winter. Snow showers affected eastern England, and temperatures remained below 0°C across much of the country.
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Storm Isha (2024)
From January 21-24, Storm Isha swept across the UK with powerful winds as part of a larger storm system. On January 22, parts of northeast Scotland were under a red wind warning. Gusts hit 99 mph (86 knots) at Brizlee Wood in Northumberland and 90 mph (78 knots) at Capel Curig in Conwy. In the Scottish mountains, winds topped 115 mph (100 knots), peaking at 124 mph (108 knots) at Cairnwell in Aberdeenshire.
And if you want to see the weather we have experienced on January 22nd 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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Fastest Temperature Change – Spearfish, South Dakota, USA (1943)
One of the most dramatic temperature changes ever recorded happened in the early morning thanks to Chinook winds. In just two minutes, the temperature shot up from −4°F (−20°C) to 45°F (+7°C). Later that same morning, it dropped from 54°F to −4°F in only 27 minutes.
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Paris, France – Seine River Flood Continues (1910)
On January 22, 1910, the Seine River exceeded 8.6 meters above normal, flooding central Paris. Metro tunnels filled, and over 20,000 buildings were affected. The flood persisted until late January, disrupting power, water supply, and rail systems.
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F4 Tornado – Moundville, Alabama, USA (1904)
A rare and powerful F4 tornado hit the northern part of Moundville, Alabama, just after midnight, flattening the area and claiming 37 lives.
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