Weather: Coldest March 'For 50 Years' Forecasters Say (PICTURES)
The Huffington Post | Posted: 22/03/2013 14:20 GMT | Updated: 22/03/2013 14:20 GMT
Forecasters warned Britain could face the coldest March for 50 years as harsh weather conditions caused flooding in the South West, a landslide in Cornwall and snow over much of the UK.
Schools were shut and transport was disrupted as any hopes of spring were dashed by yet another bitter onslaught prompting a string of warnings from government agencies.
John Lee, forecaster with MeteoGroup, the weather division of the Press Association, said it could be the coldest March in 50 years.
"Comparing it to similar winters, it's provisionally going to be the coldest March in 50 years, although that can't be confirmed until we reach the end of the month," Mr Lee said.
Meanwhile, Britain could face gas rationing for the first time because reserves are dwindling fast while people keep the heating on during the cold snap.
Analysts said the authorities could be forced to restrict supplies if temperatures remain low for another a fortnight.
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The Huffington Post | Posted: 22/03/2013 14:20 GMT | Updated: 22/03/2013 14:20 GMT
Forecasters warned Britain could face the coldest March for 50 years as harsh weather conditions caused flooding in the South West, a landslide in Cornwall and snow over much of the UK.
Schools were shut and transport was disrupted as any hopes of spring were dashed by yet another bitter onslaught prompting a string of warnings from government agencies.
John Lee, forecaster with MeteoGroup, the weather division of the Press Association, said it could be the coldest March in 50 years.
"Comparing it to similar winters, it's provisionally going to be the coldest March in 50 years, although that can't be confirmed until we reach the end of the month," Mr Lee said.
Meanwhile, Britain could face gas rationing for the first time because reserves are dwindling fast while people keep the heating on during the cold snap.
Analysts said the authorities could be forced to restrict supplies if temperatures remain low for another a fortnight.
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