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    in Spring Weather Discussion

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    Eastern parts of Europe are in the grip of a severe cold spell that has killed dozens of people, with temperatures dipping below -20C.

    After weeks of abnormally mild weather across Poland, a huge drop in temperature has been experienced over the past week, with temperatures expected to fall as low as -30C in some parts of the country during the next few days.

    So far, the intense cold has claimed the lives of 20 people who have frozen to death - most of them homeless who were unable to get into shelters.

    Other parts of eastern Europe have also had very low temperatures. In central Serbia three people died from exposure to the extreme cold at the weekend, with another death in neighbouring Bulgaria.

    The wintry weather has also affected Turkey, with heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures causing havoc on the roads of Istanbul during Tuesday.

    There was significant disruption, with cars, ferries and buses grinding to a halt and commuters forced to walk to work. Air travel was also affected, with over 180 flight cancelled at Ataturk international airport.

    According to Turkish weather authorities, Istanbul experienced its coldest day in around 30 years.

    The cold weather across Europe at the moment is being caused by an area of high pressure across Siberia that has extended its influence westwards across the continent.

    This is bringing severe cold, with many national weather services in Europe issuing extreme low temperature warnings.

    http://www.channel4.com/news/severe-cold-kills-dozens-in-eastern-europe

    North West Of England Regional Discussion Thread

    in Spring Weather Discussion

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    Cold without snow is not a good thing.

    We have to rely on the very unpredictable fronts that may pass us.

    We also have to rely on that easterly generating deep cold, and with it snow that is capable of passing the pennines.

    Over all its not the best scenario if you ask me.

    Ive said a number of times, we don't do particularly well out of easterlies, and unless a miracle can happen...and lets

    be honest this winter season as been absolute dire for snow lovers, I just cannot see where or how we are likely

    to get any snow here in the coming week ahead.

    Temps are going to remain above freezing through the day, but if you believe the met, only on friday do we suceed in

    having a full freezing day, when temps wont get above 0C.

    The problem is, its also going to remain very settled and dry through out. So although we have the cold, we have it without

    the snow. I just can't see the point.

    Those cheering for the easterly, well this is what we have to look forward to.

    We have one hope left and thats about it, down here in the south of the region.

    When the warm front pivots it may send precip to our location but thats very much wishful thinking on my part.

    It remained bone dry yesterday and last night..I think perhaps a continuation of this theme is likely.

    We did not even make it to 0C last night stayed at 2.2C all night long due light winds and scattered clouds.

    We never do well out of easterlies and ive no reason to think any different this time around.

    ..

    Cheerful as ever eh HotCuppa :p

    Northern England Regional Discussion Thread

    in Spring Weather Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Lancashire Lass

    I come bearing gifts :D

    Snow warning for Mon

    'Rain edging in from the west could turn to snow on the leading edge, with the potential for accumulations of several cm, especially on hills. The public are advised to be aware of the potential for disruption to traffic. At this stage there is considerable uncertainty so please check for further updates.'

    http://www.metoffice...t_warnings.html

    Northern England Regional Discussion Thread

    in Spring Weather Discussion

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    Colder weather will affect parts of the UK through this weekend and into next week as weather from the east wins the battle for dominance against milder conditions that have prevailed so far this winter.

    Temperatures are likely to be below average this weekend and through next week. Although we have had short-lived cold snaps in December and earlier in January lasting 2 or 3 days, it would be fair to say that this period of cold weather is likely to be the most prolonged we have seen so far this winter.

    At the moment we have a high pressure system over eastern Europe trying to push in cold air from the east, while milder Atlantic air is trying to push in from the west. The colder air is set to win over the next few days, bringing a risk of snow to western areas on Monday morning. Higher parts of Wales and north-western Britain are most at risk, although exactly where and how much snow there will be is still in the balance and you should stay in touch with the latest forecasts and warnings on our website.

    More from METO here:

    http://metofficenews.wordpress.com/2012/01/27/cold-weather-brings-risk-of-snow-to-the-uk/

    Also cold Weather Alert Level 2 out:

    http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/coldweatheralert/

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