Early Winter Hits Northern Europe; Heavy, Disruptive Snows Sweep Morocco; More Mainstream Polar Bear Twaddle; + Data Shaping

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Early Winter Hits Northern Europe

A deep low-pressure system has plunged down from the Norwegian Sea, bringing early snowfall to northern Europe.

To close out the week, this icy front will deliver harsh winter conditions to Russia's Kola Peninsula, located just east of Scandinavia and bordered by the Barents and White Seas.

In the Murmansk Region of Russia, significant snowfall is forecast, and strong, gusty winds will add to the chill. Temperatures will plunge to -3C (27F) at night and hover between struggling to climb above the freezing mark during the day.

GFS Total Snowfall (cm) Oct 31 - Nov 14 [tropicaltidbits.com]

As November begins, thermometers across the Kola will dip even further. In Murmansk, lows of -7C (19F) are on the cards, with additional heavy snowfall.

In recent weeks, parts of Europe have escaped autumn's chill. Looking ahead however, latest GFS runs are hinting at a stark change to come, particularly by mid-November as a true Arctic air mass threatens to descend:

GFS 2m Temperature Anomalies (C) Nov 14 [tropicaltidbits.com]

Heavy, Disruptive Snows Sweep Morocco

Early snow has again disrupted life across parts of Morocco, blocking key roads.