The October 2008 United Kingdom cold wave was a spell of unseasonable weather that affected the United Kingdom during the final week of October 2008. The event set new low October temperature records across areas in England, Scotland, and Wales and brought the first recorded October snowfall to some areas of the country in more than 70 years. The cold wave caused disruptions to power supplies and transport in southern England, and led to the postponement of several sporting fixtures.
