Autumn's lowest temperature recorded near Berkhamsted

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By LaraKing | Thursday, October 21, 2010, 18:58

The lowest temperature of the autumn so far was recorded today - just down the road from Berkhamsted.

Forget the bracing Scottish Highlands or the blustery North York Moors - according to MeteoGroup, Chesham was the coldest part of the UK when the temperature fell to -5.7c (21.9f) shortly after dawn this morning. 

Both Berkhamsted and Chesham sit in a 'frost hollow' - low-lying areas or valleys which are far more susceptible to frost than other locations nearby.

Cold air slides down valley sides overnight, and the hollow prevents it from moving away quickly.

      

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  • Profile image for N Cutting

    Done now, bit slushy, but passable with care

    By N Cutting at 14:00 on 19/12/10

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  • Profile image for crozzie

    Swing Gate Lane should be gtitted - along with certain other roads in Hall Park - but I suspect they are concentrating on major roads.

    By crozzie at 18:11 on 18/12/10

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  • Profile image for joni47i

    anyone know if they are gritting swing gate lane?

    By joni47i at 14:17 on 18/12/10

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    anyone know if they are gritting swing gate lane berkhamsted?

    By joni47i at 14:17 on 18/12/10

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    It was certainly a chilly one! Gorgeous day today though, perfect weather for walking in teh woods followed by a pub lunch!

    By JulieGK at 19:32 on 24/10/10

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