Tag Archives: heavy snow

Is there another ‘Beast from the East’ on the way?

Posted on 3 January, 2019 by Met Office Press Office

There have been many headlines in recent days proclaiming a return of the ‘Beast from the East’ and ‘triple polar vortex to trigger heavy snow’ with bookies reportedly cutting the odds that this month will end as the coldest January … Continue reading →

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Overnight lows and the latest snow depths

Posted on 19 January, 2013 by Met Office Press Office

As forecast temperatures fell well below zero across the UK last night and the heaviest of the snow started to ease in most areas. The lowest temperature recorded at a Met Office observing station was Edinburgh, Gorgarbank, at -4.3 C … Continue reading →

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What to do when heavy snow is forecast

Posted on 17 January, 2013 by Met Office Press Office

Make sure you know what to do when severe weather warnings are in place for snow. The first and most vital thing to do is check local and national weather forecasts and keep up to date with the latest warnings … Continue reading →

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