Snow And Low Temperatures In 2010 Flashcards
1
Q
How low did the temperatures get in Scotland?
A
-20 at night!
3
Q
Where did the cold air come from?
A
Northern Europe
4
Q
How deep did the snow get?
A
50cm
7
Q
Key impacts of the weather
A
- Man died of hyperthermia when sleeping on a park bench
- Businesses lost £1.2 billion per day due to lost sales
- Run up to Christmas and many shops didn’t see expected jump
- 2 elderly died when they got stuck in their garden
- Thousands of Homes were without water for days
9
Q
When did this occur?
A
Late November to Boxing Day
