Britain to be hit by SNOW in October... forecasters warn an early winter is on its way

Britain is about to experience an early winter, with snow expected to arrive as soon as next month, forecasters have warned.Temperatures over the next three months will plummet to below average with one long-range forecaster predicting snowfalls in October.James Madden, of Exacta Weather, said: ‘I expect to see the first signs of some moderate to heavy snowfalls as early as October or November in certain parts of the UK.

‘I expect December, January and February to experience below-average temperatures, with the heaviest snowfall occurring within the time frame of November to January across many parts of the UK.

‘Huge swirly low-pressure systems also offer the potential for widespread disruption from heavy snowfall across many parts of the UK including the South, as they clash with the predominant cold air.’

He added that Scotland and the North would face the worst weather, including possible ‘blizzard-like conditions’.

The UK and Ireland have also been forecast to experience extreme cold conditions and snow from the Arctic for prolonged periods.

Netweather forecaster Paul Michaelwaite has also predicted ‘widespread’ snowfall as early as November.

He told the Daily Express: ‘Over the past four years November snow has not been rare at all, and with temperatures below the average there is the chance of some widespread falls.’

Meanwhile, The Met Office has said that below average temperatures in October mean there is a chance of upcoming overnight frosts, which would be seen predominantly in the Midlands and south-east.

And Weather Services International agreed that October, November and December would be hit with temperatures approximately two degrees lower than the average.

WSI’s chief meteorologist, Dr Todd Crawford, told the Express: ‘We currently expect the coldest temperatures to be confined to western Europe.’

Last winter parts of the UK experienced up to 30 inches of snow and temperatures fell to -19C.

The UK has already been hit by Hurricane Katia this month, which has left Britain’s clean-up bill at around £100 million, experts said last week.

The storm was the worst Britain has seen in 15 years after winds of up to 80mph left a trail of devastation.

7 Foods To Avoid When Trying To Burn Fat

In order to effectively burn fat you have to exercise, eat the right foods and stay focused. All of these efforts will results in inches lost and a new body taking shape pretty quickly. If you haven’t quite got a handle on your diet, then you might be wondering what foods you should stay away from. It’s important to avoid certain foods because they can cause you to retain weight and prevent fat from burning. What are these foods? Keep reading below and you’ll find out!

1. Fast Food

Everything you get from fast food restaurants is bad for you, including the salads in most cases. They are fried, loaded with sodium and have high amounts of saturated fats and carbohydrates. All of these things can hinder you from burning fat and result in you retaining more water, which will give you a bloated appearance.

2. Soda

Soda is high in calories, sugar and carbohydrates that will prevent you from burning fat effectively. Even diet soda can prevent fat burning because it’s packed full of chemical sweeteners that often cause people to plateau with their weight loss. Drink water or tea instead of water for better fat burning capabilities.

3. Simple Carbohydrates

Foods like pasta, bread, white rice, pancakes, pastries and other quick burning carbs should be avoided at all costs. These cause you to actually store fat and aren’t nutritionally dense, either. Swap these out for foods with whole grains and you will be able to burn fat more efficiently. For example, instead of eating that bagel for breakfast go for a whole grain wrap.

4. Processed Foods

Do you typically pick up a breakfast sandwich at a fast food restaurant? Or do you eat a pastry that comes from a package? These foods should be avoided because they are full of saturated fat, carbohydrates, sugar and other ingredients that hinder fat burning capabilities in the body. Avoid these and opt for whole foods instead, like apples or vegetables.

5. Sugar

Sugar causes a lot of problems for the body and it can cause you to hold onto fat. Try to avoid eating desserts as well as any foods that contain sugar, which can include syrups and even dressings.

6. Salt

Salt is high in sodium, and too much of that can cause your body a lot of problems. Try to eat only 1,500mg of sodium per day to reduce bloating and keep your body healthy. You can more easily do this by avoiding fast food and packaged/processed foods, like Chinese take-out.

7. Potato Chips

Potato chips are greasy because they are deep fried in oils. Unfortunately these oils are packed full of trans fats and saturated fats, both of which are bad for your heart. These can also hinder fat burning in your body and even cause you to gain weight. On top of this, they are also high in calories, carbohydrates and sodium.

Now you know how to maintain a good, healthy diet that will help you lose fat. Good luck on your way to a perfect body.