In uk.sci.weather on Mon, 8 Nov 2004 at 16:17:59, Michael Di Bernardo
wrote :
The cold snap always does seem to be on the charts this time of year at
T+144, but this one is approaching readily. I think there is a good chance
that eastern areas such as Newcastle, as far down as Hull, and most of
Scotland will see wintry conditions this weekend, mostly on the Saturday.

Never mind snow - most of Southern England hasn't had so much as an air
frost yet. In fact, I've not recorded an air temperature below 3.2C so
far.

Only twice in 22 years has my first air frost been as late as this.
--
Paul Hyett, Cheltenham