The Telegraph - 1/19/13, Cole Moreton
Meteorologists have warned that the bitterly cold weather sweeping Britain may last for weeks as a disturbance in the upper atmosphere keeps temperatures low.
A snow laden road in Clifton, Bristol Photo: Adam Gasson
As the hardest hit areas enjoy a respite from snow today, and ice becomes the main danger, experts say this wintry blast is the result of a phenomenon called sudden stratospheric warming — and they warn that its effects could last for up to a month more.
“This is a major event in the stratosphere, and it’s driving the cold weather,” said Adam Scaife at the Met Office.
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Cold temperatures in Province of Quebec also
I did not read about Britain and I am really sorry for them but here it has been so cold this winter so far, with so much snow. This week, all week (again), temperatures between -20 and -32 + wind factor. Brrrrrr.......