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Freezing rain in Jersey in February 1841

A rare severe freezing rain event affected Jersey, Channel Islands in early February 1841, during a rather cold and snowy winter. A brief explanation is given of the atmospheric conditions and synoptic weather pattern which produce freezing rain. Contemporary diaries, local newspaper reports and oth...

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Published in:Weather 2020-02, Vol.75 (2), p.58-60
Main Author: Le Blancq, Frank
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A rare severe freezing rain event affected Jersey, Channel Islands in early February 1841, during a rather cold and snowy winter. A brief explanation is given of the atmospheric conditions and synoptic weather pattern which produce freezing rain. Contemporary diaries, local newspaper reports and other historical information were used to construct a detailed chronology of this extreme weather event. The devastating effects of the glaze on the landscape of the island, the local economy and social life are also documented. A profile of the lowest 3km of the troposphere showing typical conditions under which freezing rain might occur. Note the variation in wind direction, temperature and precipitation type with height.
ISSN:0043-1656
1477-8696
DOI:10.1002/wea.3464