So not a truly historic winter here - yet (if Will is to be believed).
But it apparently has been elsewhere - how has it been for you?

Well the coldest December on record here (1960-2010) was 1981 with a mean
of -0.5c
December 2010 stands at a staggering -1.8c, after 24 days.
Only January 1963 and February 1986 were colder since 1960, so I would say
historic at the moment!
Only downside is far less snow that December 1981, with just 21 cms total
depth.
December 1981 produced almost 60 cms, so no chance of getting even close to
that

Graham (North Staffs)