A blast of cold air from northern Scandinavia has been forecast to move in from the north, resulting in a cold snap for many.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23955118.scotland-weather-snow-ice-forecast-next-week/?ref=rss

A brutal cold snap could be triggered by a 'Sudden Stratospheric Warming' (SSW) over the North Pole which last time caused the 'Beast from the East' to ravage the UK five years ago.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/weather/1736422/arctic-snow-march-temperatures-minus-blizzards-UK

Amidst the cold snap, UKHSA has urged pensioners and people with underlying health conditions to keep their heating on at least 18 degrees, reminding the public to keep an eye on those who are most vulnerable during cold conditions.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/weather/uk-weather-snow-moon-cold-b2276041.html

Amid the cold snap, the Demand Flexibility Service enables households to save cash by avoiding high-power activities.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/national-grid-activate-blackout-scheme-31552843

As the cold snap envelopes Gauteng, Emergency Services (EMS) has assured residents that officials will be on high alert for any eventuality.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/joburg-ems-high-alert-cold-snap-gauteng/

He said he sent six workers to try to feed his bees during the cold snap since they weren't out flying - something he hasn't done in at least two decades and that cost at least $45,000.

Source: https://abc30.com/california-weather-honey-outlook-2023-beekeepers-central-valley-agriculture/13109959/

“However, these falls were partially offset by a strong month for lawyers, growth in car sales and the cold snap increasing energy generation.”

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23311960.uk-narrowly-avoided-recession-flat-growth-end-2022/?ref=rss

Meteorologists have told some regions to brrr-ace for the mercury plunging to -11C (12F) during the four-day cold snap, which is expected to end on Friday.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11644337/Cold-hard-facts-freezing-winter-weather-harm-health.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The first cold snap of 2023 is set to hit next week as forecasters predicted “wintry” conditions.

Source: https://www.bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk/news/23248064.uk-weather-met-office-warns-sleet-snow-next-week/?ref=rss

The most recent cold snap (not as bad as Uri) also shows the vulnerability of fossil fuel power and its supply.

Source: https://energycentral.com/c/ec/power-grid-and-disinformation

The refinery has been shut down since a series of malfunctions during a late-December cold snap.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/01/31/suncor-refinery-leak-alarms-commerce-city/