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Snow On The Horizon - Preparation is Key

After a record-breaking warm November, Brits will be in for a shock as snow, torrential rain and gale force winds are on the way.
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It’s so easy during our hectic days to forget to plan for the coming season – and for the past two years Brits have been left out in the cold through not planning for the changeable weather. Many of us don’t even think of changing our clothing wardrobe until it’s too cold to wear what we find handy in our closets and drawers. Don’t be caught unaware - prepare for winter’s chill with some advance wardrobe planning.

. Introduction:

‘After a record-breaking unseasonably warm November, unsettled and changeable weather is predicted; with snow, torrential rain and gale force winds on the way…’

There’s no two ways about it – Britain looks set to be in line for one of the hardest winters in many years.

Many local councils have spent thousands of pounds stocking up on grit ahead of the cold spell, and have upped their salt supplies after government recommendations. This year the UK has stock piled over 2.5 million tonnes of grit – over a million more tonnes than this time last year.

With a cold spell on the horizon, we have been looking at preparing for winter.

Preparation is key, and making this investment now will ensure your family does not find it hard to afford this investment when the Christmas spending really has kicked in. It is not just time for a warmer duvet, it is time to look at how we can change our wardrobes to better prepare us for this harsh weather.

So how do we prepare ourselves this imminent awful weather?

. Suggested Questions:

So what will the weather look like in our area this winter?

Why is it so important to prepare for the winter?

What are your top tips for preparing for winter?

What advice do you have for anyone who is worried about preparing for a cold winter this season?

Where can we find out more information?