More cold weather predicted-----in Winter ??

I almost feel like apologising for what might seem to be my preoccupation with weather predictions, but I think that this is becoming an ongoing comedy. Once again the Daily Express (2/11/11) predicted minus 20C to hit Britain within a few weeks.

James Madden, of Exacta Weather said, “I expect the most frequent and heavy snowfalls to occur across many parts of the UK during November, December, and January".

Jonathan Powell of Positive Weather Solutions stated  "By the look of things there will be sporadic episodes of wintry weather. December and January could be problematic this year"
This is so unexpected !! Cold weather and snow from November to January ? I can't believe it ! And where are the predicted Siberian temperatures to be?  James Madden continues.....  "There could also be frequent and significant snow across northern regions and Scotland throughout this winter".  How pathetic has this country become !! The trouble with these people is that they forget that those who have lived a considerable time are not surprised. We actually experienced cold weather across many years and dealt with it.  It has happened before ! Especially in winter! The alarming thing is that there seems to be a virtual army of paid 'experts' who are stating the "bleedin' obvious" or rather, the bleedin' obvious likelihood.
The Local Government Association has assured us that this year authorities has stockpiled salt to make sure roads will be cleared. Remember last year... er... and the year before ? They did not have enough salt. We will see. They will get their salaries regardless.
The Government has also put together new levels of alerts so people, especially the aged can cope with the cold. This is the Government's Cold Weather Plan. Levels of alerts ?  Well, these people have to justify their employment by being patronising and disrespectful in my view, to those who have lived through many cold winters.  What they need is more money in their pensions so that they do not have to worry about spending it on fuel !
I don't know why... but Britain, or rather the British media, when responding to weather conditions which are common, particularly in central and eastern Europe, relish the use of phrases such as 'crippling transport',  'cities grind to a halt', 'blizzards devastate transport'  All they succeed in doing is demonstrating how ill equipped this so called advanced country is, when it comes down to day to day management. Till the next headlines...........