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Old February 5th 07, 12:28 AM posted to uk.sci.weather
Yannis Yannis is offline
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Default Mildest January on record in Brussels

Colin Youngs wrote:


Elfstedentocht ("eleven towns race"). Not annual but only held when
the ice is thick enough. After the warmest January in 3 centuries,
prospects for this year look rather dim ...


Last time it was held was in 1996 and, before that, 1986.

Yannis, De Bilt (-0.4C)

PS. Finally snow returned to Athens tonight after a very mild January.