Dave Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 From: Express.co.uk 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. 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky-gunner Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 best buy my sledge now then lol thanks for that dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Yeah right ... they cant tell me the correct weather for tomorrow half the time LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky-gunner Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Yeah right ... they cant tell me the correct weather for tomorrow half the time LOL :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Lol, yeah I'm a little curious... Would be good though, I love snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 great :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeonah Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Looks like, if it happens, we'll be the only ones that can get around. Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike101 Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 hmmmm.it only takes 1 centimetre of snow to bring Britain to a halt..so they could be right about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueWolf Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Sounds like they repeat the same story every year again. The term 'horrorwinter' is way too much overused in our news stories over here. They predicted one here as well a few weeks ago... and last year... and the year before last year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Marples Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 in 2010 i walked 6 miles to work through waist deep snow without a word of thanks, so this year 1cm of snow and im not going anywhere now wheres my hat and gloves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike101 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Yes Mark, I can understand that.. a friend of mine walked to work in those conditions, it brought on an Angina attack ( he didn't know he had it) he didn't even rate a get well card from work..... Caring employers eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 If they keep on predicting it, they're bound to get it right one day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Eeep....stay safe everyone. EDIT: It doesn't sound as severe as they are making it out to be. But, then again, I have no clue what the climate is like in the UK and I'm used to the harsh Canadian winters... ('harsh' in this case, being below -20 C for the majority of the winter) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osinn11 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Sounds like a typical Utah winter. Everyone start working on your mushing commands now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyka&Diva Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Roll on !!!!! That's what i say lol xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 BRING IT ON I love the snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueWolf Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Eeep....stay safe everyone. EDIT: It doesn't sound as severe as they are making it out to be. But, then again, I have no clue what the climate is like in the UK and I'm used to the harsh Canadian winters... ('harsh' in this case, being below -20 C for the majority of the winter) Everything below zero is usually considered harsh here, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelniki Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 hmmmm.it only takes 1 centimetre of snow to bring Britain to a halt..so they could be right about that Hmmmm it usually takes 1 snowflake and all the buses stop 2 flakes and the schools shut lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Marples Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) it doesnt even take snow! remember 'the leaves on the track' debarcle Edited October 13, 2013 by Mark Marples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I know my doggies would love it if we had a lot of snow...but around here we are lucky to get a few inches at a time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelniki Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 I actually can't wait for the snow its our first winter with a husky. Looking forward to seeing Loki's reaction to it and finding out if she likes it or not. We know a couple of other huskies one loves the snow but the other hates it with a passion.I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 I actually can't wait for the snow its our first winter with a husky. Looking forward to seeing Loki's reaction to it and finding out if she likes it or not. We know a couple of other huskies one loves the snow but the other hates it with a passion.I Mine hates the snow (and cold) too. Most huskies I know of love the snow and the cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Just a slow news day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 nooooooooooooooooooooo i can't walk 3 pulling huskies in the snow I end up on my Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Hahahahaaa vids of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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