busybeeburns Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 UK: Worst winter for decades: Record-breaking snow predicted for November BRITAIN is braced for the "worst winter in decades" with the first major snowfall expected in weeks. 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. 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." http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/436170/Worst-winter-for-decades-Record-breaking-snow-predicted-for-November Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeurli Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 :wreck: Britain, that means NOT Scotland, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Yes Scotland too, it'll be worse up there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeurli Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 NOOOO :wreck: I'm from a region of mountains in France, I guess it'll feel more like home. :disappointed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 I've added a picture from Scotland to the first post so you don't feel left out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeurli Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 hahahaha :lol: aw thanks that's so sweet :wacky: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Snow! :earmuffs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42JTR Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I love snow :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matter-Eater Lad Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Lucky. It'll be hot as fuck where I live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeurli Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I love snow. I hate the public transportation panic when there is snow. And this better not stop me from going to London this November :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancyk58 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Better prepare yourselves with snow boots and snowmobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 And this better not stop me from going to London this November :angry:Depends how you're getting there. This country doesn't do snow very well. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/transport/8225006/Heathrow-bosses-knew-an-inch-of-snow-would-cripple-airport.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest howyousawtheworld Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I'll never forget December 2010! I remember it was about -13 in Glasgow at one point. To make matters worse I had to wait three days to travel up to the Orkney Isles just days before Christmas Day! Trains, planes and automobiles all fucked it seemed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 We're about due another one then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NumbersGirl Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Depends how you're getting there. This country doesn't do snow very well. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/transport/8225006/Heathrow-bosses-knew-an-inch-of-snow-would-cripple-airport.html Ugh, don't remind me about that. So stressful. Lots of snow in November? That seems a bit early. It will be interesting to see how it actually plays out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenW Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 wooohoooooo- sledges at the ready people :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Rose Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 The UK doesn't cope in any weather other than light rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petit Prince Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Too bad I no longer work in Slough! They closed the office for a couple of days last year because they were worried that people won't be able to get home (most of us lived in London). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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