"Stephen Davenport" wrote in message
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Well done again Met O btw, and our local roads snow clearance teams -again

for them as well.

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With respect, it's someone other than the Met Office providing the highway
forecasts for Co. Durham.

Stephen.

Hi, Stephen,

I didn't mean there was a link between the two. I was merely praising the
Met O for another accurate forecast, including the freezing rain which is
causing more problems than the snow did. I often praise them because imho
they are usually pretty good in this area, especially with the snow line.
I was also praising Durham County Council and our local farmers (I know they
get paid for it!) for the excellent job that they have done yet again to
keep our roads clear. In these times of cutbacks, winter road clearance has
been made a priority again by DCC, thank goodness. I think the current
provider for road forecasts to DCC is Meteogroup. I assume it's a cost thing
and not accuracy.
Unfortunately, our football pitch is not heated and the match was off, yet
again.

Best wishes,
Ken