Winter of 2009–10 in Europe

Winter of 2009–2010 in Europe
Map of Europe showing the difference of temperature between 11–18 December 2009 and the 2000–2008 average.
Seasonal boundaries
First event started16 December 2009
Last event concluded1 April 2010
Seasonal statistics
Maximum snowfall accumulation115 centimetres (45 in) on 25 February in Kvam, Norway
Total fatalities> 310
Total damageUnknown
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The winter of 2009–2010 in Europe was unusually cold. Globally, unusual weather patterns brought cold, moist air from the north. Weather systems were undergoing cyclogenesis from North American storms moving across the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and saw many parts of Europe experiencing heavy snowfall and record-low temperatures. This led to a number of deaths, widespread transport disruption, power failures and postponed sporting events.

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