The last point is a very good one ! Here in midlands, since november the 18th we have only had 12 days where the temp. has risen above 6c . we have had 5 days of snow falling and 3 days of snow lying, albeit not a great amount. In my book this has been the coldest winter for 10years and certanly most night frosts since the late 80s totaling 22 to date !!