Arctic Blast Set To Freeze Britain
November 24, 2008
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Arctic Blast Set To Freeze Britain
Heavy snow and freezing gales are forecast to hit the UK this weekend as the country gets a blast of Arctic weather.
Blizzards and sub-zero temperatures are forecast in the Scottish Highlands
Blizzards are predicted for Scotland and most of the eastern coast of England, where temperatures could drop as low as -5C.
The Met Office is warning of heavy snow showers and biting winds of up to 70mph in exposed coastal and hilly areas.
Sky News weather presenter Lisa Burke said: “For the next couple of days it will remain mild, then there will be this Arctic blast at the weekend.
“It will still be mostly dry and it could be quite bright as well, but the wind chill could bring temperatures down to -5C.
“It should be that lovely winter weather with crisp blue skies but it will be very cold, particularly in the east and Scotland.”
The Met Office is forecasting that the chilly snap will be followed by a winter colder than last year’s.
However, it says that the season will still be mild, and that temperatures are likely to be above average over much of Europe.
I was interested to find this blog. I believe one consequence of global warming was predicted to be that the Gulf Stream, which affords Britain, inter alia, a relatively benign climate, would be disrupted. 20 years ago I had a book published on different economic concepts to point the way to a sustainable world economy. Someone who liked the book contacted me this year to suggest that I update and re-publish it as a blog. She set up the blog, and the book is now complete on the blog in a series of postings. There are now also additional pieces on global warming and other subjects. Here is the link:
http://www.economicsforaroundearth.com
With all good wishes,
Charles Pierce