UK Related
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Deep Frost Continues (1779)
On January 2, 1779, Britain was gripped by a deep freeze that turned the Thames into a solid sheet of ice from shore to shore. All trade and ferry travel came to a halt, as Londoners endured temperatures around −15 °C and frozen water mains that cut off supplies during one of the harshest winters of the era.
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Severe Gales (1976)
A violent storm produced widespread gales and severe gales across the UK. Gusts reached 134 mph at Lowther Hill and exceeded 100 mph at several stations. At least 23 people died, and national damage was estimated at £50–£100 million. Transport and power networks were heavily disrupted.
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Storm Henk (2024)
The storm hit southern and central England and Wales with powerful winds—gusts reaching 94 mph on the Isle of Wight and 81 mph at Exeter Airport—and heavy rain. It led to widespread flooding, left about 38,000 properties without power, and caused major travel chaos, with hundreds of flood warnings issued across the UK. Tragically, a man in Gloucestershire lost his life when a tree fell on his car.
And if you want to see the weather we have experienced on January 2nd 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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France – Atlantic Gale (1855)
On January 2, 1855, a fierce Atlantic storm slammed into western France, sending several ships to the bottom off Brittany and the Bay of Biscay. Lighthouses along the coast recorded gusts over 90 km/h, while heavy waves swamped fishing towns from Brest down to La Rochelle.
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Vancouver, Canada – Heavy Snowfall (1969)
On January 2, 1969, a winter storm buried Vancouver under more than 45 cm of snow. Roads were blocked, flights were canceled, and heavy, wet snow brought down power lines. It still stands as one of the city’s biggest single‑day snowfalls on record.
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Sydney, Australia – New Year Heatwave (2003)
On January 2, 2003, a scorching 42.5 °C was recorded at Sydney Airport during a regional heatwave. Several bushfires broke out across New South Wales, destroying homes near the Blue Mountains. Total fire bans were put in place across eastern Australia.
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