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# freezing cold

This year

2023

Temperatures to drop as low as -51 degrees Celsius as US and Canada experience 'Arctic blast'

Frostbite to exposed skin can occur within five minutes in such conditions.

38.7k

Feb 4th 2023, 2:48 PM

All time

Four severe weather warnings in effect - as Storm Jake batters country

Heavy snow showers, rain, wind… Hello springtime.

24.8k

Mar 2nd 2016, 6:55 AM

Giant statue of Mr Darcy unveiled in London park

He’ll catch his death in that water.

15.3k

Jul 8th 2013, 3:53 PM

Spring has arrived but with nighttime temperatures of -11°C

A temperature of ground -11°C was noted at Finner in Donegal overnight, that’s a record for this time of year.

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Apr 4th 2013, 10:44 AM