Forget the forecasts of a freezing November and enjoy a month of mediocre weather.

That’s the predictions from Salendine Nook weatherman Paul Stevens.

And contrary to warnings about extreme weather in the media, Paul says there’s no need for Huddersfield folk to panic.

“There has been a lot of talk about November being the coldest for decades with the winter being the coldest for over 100 years,” he said.

“Well, if November is anything to go by so far these forecasts will be well off the mark already with November being around normal with above normal rainfall – all thanks to a rather active and relatively mild North Atlantic, driven by a strong jetstream.”

Paul says it will be noticeably colder next week – and there may be some subzero nights and snow.

“Next week will bring some colder conditions to Huddersfield as Arctic air takes over through Monday and into next week,” he said.

“A band of rain will clear south during Monday afternoon followed by much colder northwesterly winds and showers that by evening will begin to turn wintry, especially on hills as temperatures on Monday evening drop close to freezing.

“The showers will die out later on Monday night as the wind becomes northerly, but there will be a harsh frost as temperatures fall to -3 degrees C.

“Tuesday looks a sunny, clear and very cold day with a few more snow showers during Tuesday night and Wednesday morning as the winds turn north east and push snow showers in from the east coast.”

But Paul says a moderate cold snap in November isn’t unusual.

Huddersfield weatherman Paul Stevens
Huddersfield weatherman Paul Stevens

He added: “At this stage, in line with the autumn forecast in the Examiner, the cold spell looks nothing unusual for this time of year.

“We only need go back a few years when we saw the all-time winter low of -17 degrees C at Emley Moor.

“We most certainly will get nowhere near those levels this November and I very much doubt we will even see these sorts of temperatures as we see December out.”

Paul added: “It looks pretty normal November weather to me.”

The Environment Agency has warned of flooding this winter.

Wet weather, strong winds, high tides and rivers blocked by fallen leaves are increasing the flood risk, the agency said yesterday.

With one in six properties in England at risk of flooding, the Environment Agency is offering a free flood warning service which gives people and businesses vital time to prepare – protecting belongings and reducing the costs of repairs.

For more information visit www.environment-agency.gov.uk/flood or call Floodline on 0845 988 1188.