Peter Clarke wrote:
There were 21 days with snow or sleet falling here in 2005; the highest
number in any year since 1987 when there were 23.

29 days with snow falling here was highest since 30 in 2001, 1995 had
44, 1996 had 33 and 1999 had 34..
18 days snow lying highest since the 38 recorded in 1996.

Weston Coyney weather station (North Staffordshire) 220 metres asl

--
Graham