Cold weather alert: lowered to level 1
Following a level 2 alert issued on 4 February 2013, temperatures have now risen across England and the Cold Weather Plan alert indicator has reverted to level 1.
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Level 1 is the standard state of preparedness for cold weather during the November to March period of the year.
The Met Office’s Cold Weather Alert page provides further details.