It would not be me if i never mentioned it.There is a old `saying`long notice long past,and short notice soon past.Well it took a long time to get here so you should know the rest.It is unusual for (Pc)air mass to stretch a long way westwards into the Atlantic ocean.The thing is the north sea is fueling the showers so is doing us no favors,hence west Cumbria has fared a little bit better.As regards the match forget it because it will not thaw quick enough.Next week will be less cold with the return of modified (Tm) air which will help a little bit if nowt else,now wheres me shovel.