From MetO news release
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/corporat...r20060119.html

"The very mild conditions the UK has been experiencing look set to change
over the next few days.

The latest Met Office forecasts indicate that colder weather is expected to
reach parts of the country over the weekend period, with lower temperatures
and overnight frosts becoming more widespread during the course of next
week.

Contrary to media headlines the UK is not expected to experience the extreme
winter conditions currently affecting eastern Europe.

Ian Cameron, Head of the Met Office Operations Centre, said: "People will
feel the difference but it certainly will not be record-breaking.
Historically this period is often the coldest of the year and it will not be
unusual weather for late January/early February".

People are advised to keep in touch with local forecasts and be prepared for
a drop in temperature."