Not surprised they didn't tbh, we only managed a -0.8c as the one frost in Feb. Overall our lowest temp of the winter was -5.0c which was the warmest for 12 years similarly.

The 'so close but so far' winter

I'd give this winter 10/10 for 'potential'!

But time to forget that now, onwards and upwards into spring.

(There wasn't even a frost after the 11th January, absolutely abysmal.)

And that’s what makes it an 8/10 for me. I mentioned it previously, but it’s only the rainfall and the odd cold day that stops it being a 10

I’m not baiting you either, and I’m sure you know that. You’re one of the very, very few posters that I respect for your even-handed publicity of severe heat and humidity in summer, despite your dislike 

For me, the key now is to get through the Spring without any damaging frosts.

4/10 Frost

0/10 Snow

10/10 Rain Not that I wanted this much but it does flush out the aquifers, perhaps of some toxic substances? 

The worst since that 18month monsoon that started August 2023 and ended with the obscenely wet winter of 2024/2025.

As a dog owner, utterly awful for walking resulting in fewer walks away from his/our favoured spots.

As a gardener, dreadful for my hobby and for some species that dislike being totally flooded. As posters like NMA can attest, we're in a peculiar position whereby we need drought tolerant species for 26 weeks and pseudo aquatic species for the other 26 weeks (Spoiler - these don't really exist)

As a keen DIY'er i've been unable to complete my deck project which got rained off in November and remained flooded throughout.

As a weather enthusiast i've been frustrated with the physical weather, and the promising charts, in perpetuity.

As an amateur astronomer i've not had any realistic opportunities to get my telescope out.

As a parent of two toddlers its been awful being unable to utilise our outdoor space effectively. They say there is no bad weather, only bad clothing, but i think this only really applies to those who are capable of walking and dressing themselves.

As a construction industry professional output has been effected to a degree, which is frustrating. 

Genuinely a sh*te winter on all levels. 

Given what follows the above, I'm surprised you gave it as much as 2/10.

I've already expressed my opinion, that for the south coast winter didn't happen, so 0/10 for West Sussex.

Xmas was quite calm and pleasant, and so too was the cool period that followed so it would be unfair to give it straight zeros, i suppose. 

December 14.0 (9th)  -3.3 (31st)

January 9.6 (12th) -6.9 (6th)

February 13.5 (25th) -2.8 (14th)

https://news.sky.com/story/weather-whiplash-warning-as-england-recovers-from-drought-after-heavy-rain-13523629 

https://www.farminguk.com/news/england-swings-from-drought-to-flooding-as-farmers-face-weather-whiplash-_68215.html 

You're jammy - not even close to a frost here, the last one being on the 11th January. Two poxy years on the trot where "winter" was one week in January.