SPATE OF FLOODS?

My Personal Prediction
By Ken Harrison

The forecast predicts that this severe period of cold weather is likely to last for the next 9/10 days. During the last week, North Lincs has experienced a succession of snow storms and the consequent build up blanketing snow layers. Daytime temperatures have rarely been above 2 degrees C - insufficient to stimulate any significant thawing.
Further snow, possibly in the form of blizzards will worsen the situation.
The deep and enduring snow covering is now likely to freeze the ground surface; its impervious nature exacerbating rapid run-off when the temperatures increase.
By the end of next week, warmer prevailing weather is likely.
Unless precautions have been already taken, the volume of rapid run-off could cause severe flooding. It will take further time before the frozen ground will be able to absorb surplus water. In the meantime, accumulations of deep standing water could severely affect road conditions, while Brigg will need to keep watch on the River Ancholme.