Weather & Science
Heating Season Postponed as Warm Weather Sweeps Over Europe
- Late October saw summer-like temperatures in northern Europe
- Reserves remain full for now due to lower gas prices, warmth
A jogger during mild temperatures in Puchheim, southern Germany,
Photographer: Christof Stache/AFP/Getty Images
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A spell of warm weather across Europe is staving off the worst of the natural gas crisis for now at a time when clocks go back and cold weather normally starts to bite.
Much of Germany basked in temperatures in the low to mid 20s Celsius Saturday, while the unusually warm temperatures sent sunbathers to the beach in France and Spain. The UK wasn’t far behind with a high of 22.9C (73F) recorded in London, while Slovenia and Croatia are set to post their warmest October on record.