Brits are preparing for snowfall. A weather warning has been issued for snow across Gloucestershire. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning.
According to a spokesperson, “heavy snow may cause some disruption over the weekend”. The warning is in place from Saturday, January 4 until Monday, January 6.
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In certain areas, 5cm or more of snow could accumulate fairly widely with areas of higher ground the most likely to be affected. It says northern England is most at risk of disruption with as much as 20-30cm possible on high ground in Wales and the Pennines. The warning covers most of England and Wales and stretches up to Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland.
Historical records show that despite modern Britain’s tendency to struggle with even minor snowfall, it has withstood far harsher winter scenarios in the past. 1978-79 saw deep snow drifts reaching up to an incredible 15 feet in North Eastern England, and by mid-December 1981, South West and Southern England were engulfed by heavy snow, leading to significant disruption.
However, the infamous winter of 1962-63, known as ‘The Big Freeze’, stands out as one of the most severe UK winters on record. The UK was engulfed by freezing air from eastern Europe and Scandinavia, resulting in snowdrifts over 20ft deep in some areas.
This led to villages being cut off and power failures across rural regions, with the snow lingering in the chilliest spots for several months.
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