Sentence examples for spell of snow from inspiring English sources

A spell of snow and freezing weather, for which the nation was unprepared, had set in, a siege of cold like the one that England was undergoing at the time of Plath's death, which Alvarez unforgettably rendered in his memoir: The snow began just after Christmas and would not let up.

"The wind increases making it feel very cold and we could be in for a spell of snow - some significant falls of snow are likely," he said.

10.10am: Good morning, David Batty here with updates on the latest transport disruption caused by the latest spell of heavy snow and freezing temperatures.

They can get caught off guard, flying out in a mild spell, then getting chilled by landing on a patch of snow.

"During spells of prolonged snow, all gritters will be fitted with snow ploughs and efforts directed to clearing snow from motorways and the trunk roads, before moving to other main roads and the busiest urban link roads".

Campaigners, journalists and high-level negotiators reported spending up to eight hours standing in crowds outside the metal gates, while a rare pre-Christmas cold spell dumped 10cm of snow on the city.

The Met Office confirmed that overall those three months were below average temperatures, with spells of early snow in October.

"From late afternoon these will settle more readily, and there is a risk of two spells of persistent snow.

Spring is unsettled and changeable, and has brought spells of winter snow as well as summer sunshine.

Forecaster Mark Wilson said, while Tuesday is set to be a cold, crisp winter day with sunny spells there is "definitely some risk of snow" on Wednesday.

March winds often feature strongly, as do late winter cold spells, and these are often accompanied by heavy falls of snow.