Worst winter for decades: Record-breaking snow predicted

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Worst winter for decades: Record-breaking snow predicted for November

http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/436170 ... r-November" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

BRITAIN is braced for the "worst winter in decades" with the first major snowfall expected in weeks.

By: Nathan RaoPublished: Sat, October 12, 2013



weather, uk, britain, snow, winter, cold, temperatureSnow last year caused havoc on Britain's roads [GETTY]

Forecasters last night warned the entire country is set for a horror freeze which will bring brutal winds and fierce blizzards.

Temperatures have already started to plunge as a swathe of cold air from the Arctic has swept across the UK in the past few days.

The first long-range forecasts warn of "recordbreaking snowfall" next month.

Heavy wintry showers are expected to cause widespread chaos with below-average temperatures possibly lingering until February.

Long-range forecasters blamed the position of a fast-flowing band of air known as the jet stream near to Britain and high pressure for the extreme conditions. Jonathan Powell, forecaster for Vantage Weather Services, said: 'We are looking at a potentially paralysing winter, the worst for decades, which could at times grind the nation to a halt.

'Persistent cold snaps with some very heavy snowfall are likely, and I would not be surprised if some records are not broken this year.

'The main issue will be the extreme cold which is showing signs of really bedding in, thanks to freezing winds from the north."

He blamed the 'poorly positioned" jet stream which is expected to be 'blocked" south of the UK, allowing a continual flow of freezing Arctic air.

James Madden, forecaster for Exacta Weather, said it was likely to be the worst winter for more than 100 years.

He said: 'A horror winter scenario is likely to bring another big freeze with copious snow for many parts.

'There is also a high risk that we will experience a scenario similar to December 2010 or much worse at times, especially in January.

'This is likely to produce major disruption to public transport and school closures on a prolific scale."

He went on: 'The cold theme from the latter part of October is likely to continue into November - and for the vast majority of the month.

'November could turn out to be a record-breaking month. There is the potential for some significant falls of snow. The northern half is likely to experience the worst conditions.

Persistent cold snaps with some very heavy snowfall are likely, and I would not be surprised if some records are not broken this year.
Jonathan Powell, forecaster for Vantage Weather Services

'It is also likely the southern half will experience a number of major snow events throughout November."

The forecast of a harsh winter comes amid fears that millions of pensioners will face an 'eat or heat" dilemma this year as energy prices are set to rocket by up to 10 per cent.

Households in some areas have all ready been forced to crank up the heating in near-freezing conditions.

Government forecasters said overnight temperatures over the next few days will hover close to freezing in the North with the South in single figures.

Severe storms are thought to have caused the deaths of two people yesterday. A man was killed on the A350 near Trowbridge, Wiltshire, while a driver died when his Jeep spun off the A35 near Bournemouth.

Bad weather also led to ferry delays between Dover and Calais. During the storms, several tons of scaffolding collapsed in Great Yarmouth and trees came down in Essex.

The Met Office is warning of more heavy rain this weekend, with more than an inch in some areas, especially in the South. It issued a severe weather warning for the region today.

A spokesman said: 'Heavy rain is likely to continue into the weekend. Most of the wet weather stays in the South-east, East Anglia and the East Midlands. It is likely to feel cold, especially in areas of rainfall."

[TrueBlueTerrier]

I was thinking of posting it in the Canteen, its from the Express after all, the ones that predicated a bad winter in February and a heat wave now.

[eastie]

its dated October 2013

[Lounge Lizard]

its dated October 2013

Yes, but it's a good perennial 'story' just what we all need to keep us moaning all day long
- even if Johnny Foreigner can't be blamed this time.

[ebbzie]

its dated October 2013

Ha hahahahahahahahaha

[arnold cheshire]

Worst winter for decades: Record-breaking snow predicted for November

http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/436170 ... r-November" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

BRITAIN is braced for the "worst winter in decades" with the first major snowfall expected in weeks.

By: Nathan RaoPublished: Sat, October 12, 2013



weather, uk, britain, snow, winter, cold, temperatureSnow last year caused havoc on Britain's roads [GETTY]

Forecasters last night warned the entire country is set for a horror freeze which will bring brutal winds and fierce blizzards.

Temperatures have already started to plunge as a swathe of cold air from the Arctic has swept across the UK in the past few days.

The first long-range forecasts warn of "recordbreaking snowfall" next month.

Heavy wintry showers are expected to cause widespread chaos with below-average temperatures possibly lingering until February.

Long-range forecasters blamed the position of a fast-flowing band of air known as the jet stream near to Britain and high pressure for the extreme conditions. Jonathan Powell, forecaster for Vantage Weather Services, said: 'We are looking at a potentially paralysing winter, the worst for decades, which could at times grind the nation to a halt.

'Persistent cold snaps with some very heavy snowfall are likely, and I would not be surprised if some records are not broken this year.

'The main issue will be the extreme cold which is showing signs of really bedding in, thanks to freezing winds from the north."

He blamed the 'poorly positioned" jet stream which is expected to be 'blocked" south of the UK, allowing a continual flow of freezing Arctic air.

James Madden, forecaster for Exacta Weather, said it was likely to be the worst winter for more than 100 years.

He said: 'A horror winter scenario is likely to bring another big freeze with copious snow for many parts.

'There is also a high risk that we will experience a scenario similar to December 2010 or much worse at times, especially in January.

'This is likely to produce major disruption to public transport and school closures on a prolific scale."

He went on: 'The cold theme from the latter part of October is likely to continue into November - and for the vast majority of the month.

'November could turn out to be a record-breaking month. There is the potential for some significant falls of snow. The northern half is likely to experience the worst conditions.

Persistent cold snaps with some very heavy snowfall are likely, and I would not be surprised if some records are not broken this year.
Jonathan Powell, forecaster for Vantage Weather Services

'It is also likely the southern half will experience a number of major snow events throughout November."

The forecast of a harsh winter comes amid fears that millions of pensioners will face an 'eat or heat" dilemma this year as energy prices are set to rocket by up to 10 per cent.

Households in some areas have all ready been forced to crank up the heating in near-freezing conditions.

Government forecasters said overnight temperatures over the next few days will hover close to freezing in the North with the South in single figures.

Severe storms are thought to have caused the deaths of two people yesterday. A man was killed on the A350 near Trowbridge, Wiltshire, while a driver died when his Jeep spun off the A35 near Bournemouth.

Bad weather also led to ferry delays between Dover and Calais. During the storms, several tons of scaffolding collapsed in Great Yarmouth and trees came down in Essex.

The Met Office is warning of more heavy rain this weekend, with more than an inch in some areas, especially in the South. It issued a severe weather warning for the region today.

A spokesman said: 'Heavy rain is likely to continue into the weekend. Most of the wet weather stays in the South-east, East Anglia and the East Midlands. It is likely to feel cold, especially in areas of rainfall."

last winter i can not even remembering it snowing once

[Rory]

its dated October 2013

I can't believe I just read that full article. What a waste of time.

[Dorset Plodder]

The Great thing about this job is....... You've got to go out every day and deliver the mail....No matter what. Therefore it doesn't bother me. The only thing you have to worry about is what kit you've got to take for the day. I've just dug out my fleece jumper and I'm still looking for my favourite gloves. Had to dig out a spare stormcoat for last week.....I like to wear one over the top of another when it's really wet. We had a constant two hours downpour, whilst on a walking duty........That was Fun!

[Lounge Lizard]

its dated October 2013

I can't believe I just read that full article. What a waste of time.

Best have a thorough read of this http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Heat-exhau ... -+Symptoms" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; just in case they're seriously wrong.

[IloveMYredTROLLEY!]

The Great thing about this job is....... You've got to go out every day and deliver the mail....No matter what.

[pantomime voice]Oh no you don't![/pantomime voice]

We have days off.

In dangerous conditions such as black ice, deliveries can and often are cancelled.

[TrueBlueTerrier]

bugger copied wrong one

http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Tempe ... story.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Temperatures set to drop in Lincolnshire
By Lincolnshire Echo | Posted: October 08, 2014

Lincolnshire is facing a bleak weather forecast for the coming days and weeks as the county leaves the late summer sun well and truly behind.

Heavy rain showers are forecast for Lincolnshire today and tomorrow with more rain forecast over the weekend.

Temperatures look set to drop moving into the end of the week, struggling to get above 10 degrees.

Midlands-based forecaster Paul Carfoot said that high pressure from the Atlantic would make things more unsettled in the coming weeks. But he is also looking even further ahead. He believes this winter will be more chilly and colder than usual – with an increased chance of snow and heavy frosts.

Despite online speculation surrounding snowfall, the Met Office say they are not forecasting snow over in the next 30 days.

[Rumple]

bugger copied wrong one

http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Tempe ... story.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Temperatures set to drop in Lincolnshire
By Lincolnshire Echo | Posted: October 08, 2014

the Met Office say they are not forecasting snow over in the next 30 days.

The Met Office don't seem to agree with your headline.

[k979aaa]

The Great thing about this job is....... You've got to go out every day and deliver the mail....No matter what.

[pantomime voice]Oh no you don't![/pantomime voice]

We have days off.

In dangerous conditions such as black ice, deliveries can and often are cancelled.

I'm afraid they don't give two f***s anymore so turn up and fall over snap your neck and expect too be in the next day.

[dvbuk55]

Fortunately there's only a couple of hundred people live in Lincolnshire so no sweat, well literally for them

[Lounge Lizard]

Fortunately there's only a couple of hundred people live in Lincolnshire so no sweat, well literally for them

And nothing to protect them from the chilling winds from Russia they should know what to expect.