Deep Freeze to Grip Europe This Month After Mild Start to Winter.

BLOOMBERG LP 942270000

Europe is expected to experience freezing temperatures throughout most of January after a mild and stormy start to winter. Meteorologists predict that temperatures will drop below seasonal norms in the UK, France, and Germany, leading to increased demand for heating and potential stress on energy systems. The change in weather could also impact energy infrastructure, although high gas storage levels and low industrial demand may help mitigate the effects. While the cold snap is draining water reservoirs in the Nordics, milder conditions are expected in central Europe later in January, with temperatures staying 20% colder and drier than the seasonal norm through March. However, the overall impact of the cold blast may be tempered by the warmer background state of the atmosphere and oceans due to climate change. [Extracted from the article]

Copyright of Bloomberg.com is the property of Bloomberg, L.P. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)