We have had snow falling in 3 October's since 1970!

1973, 1974 and more recently 2000 which also recorded a snow lying day
as heavy rain and gales turning to heavy snow around 07.00 on the
morning of the 30th.

Weston Coyney weather station (North Staffordshire) 220 metres asl

Live data at: www.coyney.demon.co.uk

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Graham