Derbyshire could be set for ‘cold and snowy’ winter

Exacta Weather provides long-range forecasts and their latest predictions show that temperatures this winter will be below average.

The forecaster said changes in the Gulf Stream and low solar activity over the last year signal a harsh winter to come.

Exacta’s current long-range forecast states: “There have been no improvements since we first reported on these changes, if anything the overall situation has worsened.

“This now means that those who like cold and snowy winters will not be disappointed this year, in particular, in the UK, Ireland and the north/east coast of the United States.

Last winter was the snowiest winter in Derbyshire since the record-breaking winter of 2010/11.

On December 1 2010, Chesterfield woke up to the deepest snow in the town’s history.