Big freeze will see heaviest snowfall in Burton and South Derbyshire in years

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People across Burton and South Derbyshire should brace themselves for an arctic blast, as the heaviest snowfall in years is about to hit Britain in just six weeks. According to forecasters, the icy blast will bring four-months of heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures, which will create crippling snowstorms, which may last until February. The news means a white Christmas is very likely this year and following several mild and wet winters 2016 will buck the trend with the UK now facing the coldest and snowiest for at least six years. Britons are warned not to be lulled into a false sense of security by the unusually hot September weather and the mild autumn so far.

This photograph was taken of Burton covered in a blanket of snow

A dramatic swing towards colder conditions will see temperatures plummet across the country as freezing air sweeps in from the Polar regions2. In stark contrast to last year, which was one of the mildest winters on record, extreme cold is forecast to set in at the start of November.

People in the north have been warned to prepare for blizzards and expect lengthy periods of snow.

This photograph previously captured snow falling in Knowles Hill, Rolleston

James Madden, forecaster for Exacta Weather, said the next four months could be plagued by heavy and persistent snow broken up by storms and heavy rain.

He said: “Despite the much warmer than average but unsettled summer and the warm start to autumn, people should not be lulled into a false sense of security.

“Throughout this winter we fully expect some quite potent wintry blasts from as early as November for the northern half of the country, and even the southern half of the country can expect some prolonged wintry weather at times.”

Britain has been beset by weather3 anomalies through the past 12 months with last winter the third warmest on record and last month delivering the hottest September day for 105 years.

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