The Big Freeze 2010

Posted:  December 21st, 2010 by:  Philip Norris comments:  0
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As arctic conditions continue to sweep across Europe, it looks like 2010 is set to end the way it began – freezing under a blanket of snow and ice. With temperatures plummeting across the continent the transport and retail industries have been thrown into chaos as grit levels drop, airports shutdown and people are forced to stay at home.

Satellite image of Ireland and Britain blanketed in snow. Photo taken by NASA

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Record Breaker

Met Éireann have announced that this December has broken the record of being the coldest December since records began.

Did You Snow?

Some interesting facts about snow:

  • Snow is usually 90 – 95 percent air
  • A blizzard with lightning is called thundersnow. They’re rare, but this winter we’ve had a couple in Ireland
  • The fear of snow is called Chionophobia
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