Why winter cold spells are getting milder
The UK and parts of Europe were severely affected by a harsh winter storm in 2018 but it's likely that such extreme cold spells will be less severe in the future due to rising average temperatures. This is because climate change is impacting weather patterns worldwide. Rising temperatures are expected to reduce the severity of extremely cold weather events.
Why it's good news: This good news for readers suggests they can expect fewer and milder harsh winter storms in their region in the coming years.
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