UK Related
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Extreme Winds (2015)
On January 8-9, a storm hit the UK with some of the strongest winds seen that century, especially in the Western Isles and far north of Scotland. Stornoway Airport clocked gusts of 113 mph (98 kts), leading to widespread damage and disruption across northern areas.
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Peak of 2009-2010 Cold Spell (2010)
On January 9, one of the coldest UK winters in a century hit hard. Snowdrifts left Deal and Sandwich in Kent almost cut off, Scotland saw temperatures plunge to -14.5 °C (5.9 °F), and heavy snow forced the postponement of most football games nationwide.
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London – Dense Freezing Fog (1905)
London experienced one of its worst fog episodes on January 9, 1905. Visibility dropped below 3 meters, halting transport across the city. Coal smoke combined with cold, saturated air created “pea-soup” conditions. The event lasted for nearly 48 hours, causing dozens of traffic fatalities and respiratory illnesses.
And if you want to see the weather we have experienced on January 9th 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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Tongue River, Montana, USA – Extreme Blizzard (1887)
On January 9, 1887, the “Great Die-Up” blizzard struck the Great Plains, with temperatures dropping to −46°C (−50°F). The storm buried cattle under meters of snow, killing over 100,000 livestock, and leading to major losses for ranchers. Wind chills reached −60°C, marking one of the deadliest blizzards in U.S. ranching history.
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Southern France – Devastating Flood (1959)
On January 9, 1959, torrential rainfall—up to 180 mm in 12 hours—triggered catastrophic flooding along the Tarn and Aveyron rivers. The floods destroyed over 1,000 homes and caused 36 deaths. Hydro-turbine failures at Montauban worsened the impact, marking one of France’s most costly midwinter floods.
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San Francisco, USA – Pacific Storm and Flooding (1982)
A Pacific storm hit California on January 9, 1982, delivering over 200 mm of rain in 24 hours. Landslides, flash floods, and winds above 130 km/h caused major damage. The storm killed 33 people statewide and led to record flooding along the Russian River, initiating later flood-control reforms.
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Northern Greece and Balkans – “Ariadne” Snowstorm (2017)
On January 9, 2017, Snowstorm “Ariadne” blanketed Greece, Bulgaria, and Macedonia with up to 80 cm of snow and temperatures down to −19°C in Florina. The storm disrupted ferry service, closed schools, and froze coastal areas including parts of the Aegean Sea.
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