I can't understand why there's so much pessimism and misery already (mainly on t'other side). If cold and snow is what you like, I'd argue that this has probably been the best first half of December since 2010, especially around this area. Quite a few hard frosts, a good number of days with maxima in the low single figures and a couple of snowy periods thrown in too.
I can maybe understand some of the more southern areas complaining, but I do also think some coldies expect way, way, way too much from our winters sometimes. If deep snow fields and weeks and weeks of sub-zero maxima is all you're happy with, then I think you're going to be very disappointed the vast majority of years.
It's the same as those who expect weeks and weeks of high-20s and wall to wall sunshine in summer.
Originally Posted by: Bolty