On Jan 9, 8:06*pm, "Martin Rowley"
wrote:
... that's what this winter (which hasn't finished yet) is ....
allegedly (BBC News). The hype may be though .....

Martin.

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Martin Rowley
West Moors, East Dorset (UK): 17m (56ft) amsl
Lat: 50.82N * Long: 01.88W
NGR: SU 082 023

Yes "unprecedented" is a bit OTT, though there is the chance that it
could be the coldest since 1979, which is quite a while back. Or it
could just be the coldest since 1985 or 1987, or even, if late January/
February are very mild, only 1995/96. We'll see I guess...

Nick