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Storm Emma, also called Ulrike, was a deep depression which was part of the 2017–18 European windstorm season. As it interacted with Anticyclone Hartmut, a cold wave, Emma's warmer damp air rode over the cold air that had been over Western Europe for a few days, leading to heavy snow falls of up to 57 centimetres (22 in).[3] It brought a renewed push of cold air to much of the United Kingdom with temperatures falling as low as −11 °C (12 °F) in Nairnshire.[4][3] The worst affected areas were southwest England and southern Wales.[5]
| Type | Extratropical cyclone, European windstorm, Winter storm, Blizzard |
|---|---|
| Formed | 26 February 2018 |
| Dissipated | 5 March 2018 |
| Maximum snowfall or ice accretion | 63 centimetres (25 in) Little Rissington[1] |
| Damage | At least 3[2] |
| Areas affected | Western Europe |
Snowfall
Although the maximum snow fall was 57 centimetres (22 in), most places affected reported a general total of 50 centimetres (20 in).[6] Snowfall was reported along the coast of Italy and French Riviera for the first time since 2010 and UK since 29 September 2017.[7] Snow also fell in Barcelona, a rare occurrence for the region,[8] disrupting Formula One car testing ahead of the 2018 season.[9]
Temperatures
Throughout the storm, the temperatures were very low with Cairn Gorm recording a daytime high of −11.8 °C (10.8 °F)[10] on 1 March. However, more generally places saw maximum temperatures between −5 and −3 °C (23 and 27 °F).[3]
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Holyhead Marina in Holyhead, North Wales was destroyed due to the storm on 1–2 March 2018.[11]
- Other storms named Emma
- Storm Larisa, which brought heavy snowfall to the United Kingdom in March 2023
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