Some of us on here (and I include myself) and certainly on TWO avidly watch
the models for trends of cold weather. I have come to the conclusion that we
have been largely deluding ourselves since November with the illusive cold
spell always seemingly two weeks away. "All the ingredients are there". But
aren't they always in reality? Well very soon two weeks away will be too
late. It is clear that last week and current have come very close to
something special. No doubt the conditions over most of NW Europe were
those which the Met Office thought might come close to the UK in their
colder than average forecast for Europe.
It will be interesting to see if Will's boundless optimism will continue
tomorrow. I hope so.

Dave