Look out the brolleys and waterproofs if this is to be believed!! 
The weather is on all our minds currently, with everyone wondering where our next game of golf is coming from. The snowy conditions are preventing even range practice with only simulated 'virtual' golf on the Wii taking the place of our regular fourball in many homes.
Research this week reveals that the cold snap is due to continue at least for a couple more weeks but at least we can look forward to some fine weather in the summer, though new waterproofs might well be on many a shopping list as higher than average rainfall is forecast for some areas.
Weather expert Ian Currie
Looking back on the 2009 weather for golfers there were some key moments.
In early February a blanket of snow covered many courses in the south - with those around London and along the M4 corridor particularly hard hit and transport brought to a halt. Eastern Scotland suffered deluges from the tail end of hurricane Danny in September and in November record rainfall in Cumbria, tragically washed away all hopes of getting in some pre-winter golf on those spectacular north west courses.
However, our 2009 forecaster Ian Curry, from www.frostedearth.com, did correctly predict a warm autumn - it turned out to be the third warmest since 1900 - and he correctly suggested a cold second half to December, especially in the south east when motorists were marooned in their cars.
As for 2010, he says: "The year as a whole could prove rather wet, though less so in the far south east and eastern counties. August may be the best month, February the driest and January the coldest. May, with frosty mornings continueing, will probably be the most unpredictable month."
January
Don't expect a thaw any time soon. Snow will be slow to clear with alternating spells of wintry weather, frosts and milder interludes. Expect the winds to pick up, too, bringing more snow by the middle of the month. Overall wetter than average and rather cold.
February
The month will start unsettled with strong south west winds giving rain in most places, though milder than January. By mid month, it turns drier and is still quite mild, though colder at night in the south east. Expect the ground conditions to dry out quite a bit but we suggest heavy conditions and temporary greens on most low-lying courses where drainage is a problem.
March
The month will begin mild with some rain at times but as the daylight extends, so could the cold weather return. It could mean, for those of us who prefer an early morning start to our golf games, temporary greens at many courses before mid-day. Expect milder but more unsettled weather to blow in on south west winds later in the month.
April
Traditionally it's the month where the fair-weather golfers finally emerged from winter hibernation and start taking a real interest in what's new in golf equipment, as the US Masters on television gives us a mouth-watering taste of golf at the highest level.
It will be fascinating to see whether Tiger Woods emerges from his own self-enforced hibernation.
In the UK, the month starts in blustery mode and with rainfall levels higher than average. It will be milder too, with only a few frosty mornings but not a bad time to pick out your favourites from some of the new waterproofs ranges being launched by the major brands.
May
The BMW PGA Championship (May 20-23) traditionally heralds the return of top class European Tour golf to the UK with players and spectators anxious to see the changes that Ernie Els has made to the West course at Wentworth, including the transformed 18th hole.
Look out for a mid-month cold snap as the wind blows in from the north, though the month should start sunny. Rainfall looks about normal but it will be colder than average everywhere.
June
The Wales Open (June 3-6 at The Celtic Manor) promises to kick-off a spectacular start to June with several of the likely US Ryder Cup team expected to get a foretaste of the TwentyTen course ahead of the big match against Europe in October.
A wet month is forecast for the northern half of the UK with the wettest of the weather in the first 10 days. Conditions should settle down later in the month as it did with the scorching 2009 Wimbledon fortnight. Make the most of the fine weather if you're planning a golf break.
Other events in the UK during June include the Jersey Seniors Classic (La Moye GC, Channel Islands,June 4-6) the Ryder Cup Wales Seniors Open, Royal Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan, June 18-20) and the De Vere Collection PGA Seniors Championship, Hunting Course, De Vere Slaley Hall, Northumberland, June 24-27).
July
The month starts with fine weather but overall it will end up a wet month with low pressure bringing thunder storms and heavier rain in the south.
Scotland is set to enjoy better conditions - just as well, with the Barclays Scottish Open set for Loch Lomond from July 8-11 and the 139th Open championship at St Andrews from July 15-18. The following week (July 22-25), Carnoustie will host the Senior Open Championship, presented by MasterCard.
August
The return of the Irish Open to the Killeen course in Killarney (July 29-August 1) should coincide with the first half of the month enjoying the driest and warmest of our summer weather. Temperatures are predicted to exceed 29C (84F) so if you're planning a summer holiday in the UK or Ireland now's the time.
August should end up being warmer than average with rainfall about the seasonal norm.
It's a good time to be getting your handicap down out on the course as well as maybe paying a visit to the Cleveland Golf / Srixon Scottish Senior Open at Fairmont St. Andrews, Fife, (August 20-22) and the Johnnie Walker Championship, Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, August 26-29).
September
Golfers are advised to make the most of the dry conditions at the beginning of September - when the Travis Perkins Senior Masters is scheduled for the Duke's Course, Woburn (September 3-5), because from the second week onwards it looks unsettled and often wet, especially in the west and north of Britain.
October
Memories of the K Club in 2006 will come flooding back when the US defends the Ryder Cup at The Celtic Manor, near Newport, Gwent from October 1-3 as rain is expected to play a part in the exciting matchplay format.
A succession of deep depressions (let's hope it's not due to the result!) will plague the north and west of the UK making it wet in Wales as well as the southern coastal counties.
Nearer average temperatures and rainfall, however, are expected for East Anglia and Eastern England.
November
The unsettled theme looks set to continue but at least it will be mild in November, though not expected to match the balmy Autumn temperatures of 2009. However, the south east will have less rain than usual as high pressure builds to the south and there could be some frost there after the middle of the month.
December
The pattern continues from November with wetter than average conditions, the further north west you are. In the south there could be a frosty spell in the middle of the month and then quite stormy in most places, especially across the Midlands and Northern England.
The weather is on all our minds currently, with everyone wondering where our next game of golf is coming from. The snowy conditions are preventing even range practice with only simulated 'virtual' golf on the Wii taking the place of our regular fourball in many homes.
Research this week reveals that the cold snap is due to continue at least for a couple more weeks but at least we can look forward to some fine weather in the summer, though new waterproofs might well be on many a shopping list as higher than average rainfall is forecast for some areas.
Weather expert Ian Currie
Looking back on the 2009 weather for golfers there were some key moments.
In early February a blanket of snow covered many courses in the south - with those around London and along the M4 corridor particularly hard hit and transport brought to a halt. Eastern Scotland suffered deluges from the tail end of hurricane Danny in September and in November record rainfall in Cumbria, tragically washed away all hopes of getting in some pre-winter golf on those spectacular north west courses.
However, our 2009 forecaster Ian Curry, from www.frostedearth.com, did correctly predict a warm autumn - it turned out to be the third warmest since 1900 - and he correctly suggested a cold second half to December, especially in the south east when motorists were marooned in their cars.
As for 2010, he says: "The year as a whole could prove rather wet, though less so in the far south east and eastern counties. August may be the best month, February the driest and January the coldest. May, with frosty mornings continueing, will probably be the most unpredictable month."
January
Don't expect a thaw any time soon. Snow will be slow to clear with alternating spells of wintry weather, frosts and milder interludes. Expect the winds to pick up, too, bringing more snow by the middle of the month. Overall wetter than average and rather cold.
February
The month will start unsettled with strong south west winds giving rain in most places, though milder than January. By mid month, it turns drier and is still quite mild, though colder at night in the south east. Expect the ground conditions to dry out quite a bit but we suggest heavy conditions and temporary greens on most low-lying courses where drainage is a problem.
March
The month will begin mild with some rain at times but as the daylight extends, so could the cold weather return. It could mean, for those of us who prefer an early morning start to our golf games, temporary greens at many courses before mid-day. Expect milder but more unsettled weather to blow in on south west winds later in the month.
April
Traditionally it's the month where the fair-weather golfers finally emerged from winter hibernation and start taking a real interest in what's new in golf equipment, as the US Masters on television gives us a mouth-watering taste of golf at the highest level.
It will be fascinating to see whether Tiger Woods emerges from his own self-enforced hibernation.
In the UK, the month starts in blustery mode and with rainfall levels higher than average. It will be milder too, with only a few frosty mornings but not a bad time to pick out your favourites from some of the new waterproofs ranges being launched by the major brands.
May
The BMW PGA Championship (May 20-23) traditionally heralds the return of top class European Tour golf to the UK with players and spectators anxious to see the changes that Ernie Els has made to the West course at Wentworth, including the transformed 18th hole.
Look out for a mid-month cold snap as the wind blows in from the north, though the month should start sunny. Rainfall looks about normal but it will be colder than average everywhere.
June
The Wales Open (June 3-6 at The Celtic Manor) promises to kick-off a spectacular start to June with several of the likely US Ryder Cup team expected to get a foretaste of the TwentyTen course ahead of the big match against Europe in October.
A wet month is forecast for the northern half of the UK with the wettest of the weather in the first 10 days. Conditions should settle down later in the month as it did with the scorching 2009 Wimbledon fortnight. Make the most of the fine weather if you're planning a golf break.
Other events in the UK during June include the Jersey Seniors Classic (La Moye GC, Channel Islands,June 4-6) the Ryder Cup Wales Seniors Open, Royal Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan, June 18-20) and the De Vere Collection PGA Seniors Championship, Hunting Course, De Vere Slaley Hall, Northumberland, June 24-27).
July
The month starts with fine weather but overall it will end up a wet month with low pressure bringing thunder storms and heavier rain in the south.
Scotland is set to enjoy better conditions - just as well, with the Barclays Scottish Open set for Loch Lomond from July 8-11 and the 139th Open championship at St Andrews from July 15-18. The following week (July 22-25), Carnoustie will host the Senior Open Championship, presented by MasterCard.
August
The return of the Irish Open to the Killeen course in Killarney (July 29-August 1) should coincide with the first half of the month enjoying the driest and warmest of our summer weather. Temperatures are predicted to exceed 29C (84F) so if you're planning a summer holiday in the UK or Ireland now's the time.
August should end up being warmer than average with rainfall about the seasonal norm.
It's a good time to be getting your handicap down out on the course as well as maybe paying a visit to the Cleveland Golf / Srixon Scottish Senior Open at Fairmont St. Andrews, Fife, (August 20-22) and the Johnnie Walker Championship, Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, August 26-29).
September
Golfers are advised to make the most of the dry conditions at the beginning of September - when the Travis Perkins Senior Masters is scheduled for the Duke's Course, Woburn (September 3-5), because from the second week onwards it looks unsettled and often wet, especially in the west and north of Britain.
October
Memories of the K Club in 2006 will come flooding back when the US defends the Ryder Cup at The Celtic Manor, near Newport, Gwent from October 1-3 as rain is expected to play a part in the exciting matchplay format.
A succession of deep depressions (let's hope it's not due to the result!) will plague the north and west of the UK making it wet in Wales as well as the southern coastal counties.
Nearer average temperatures and rainfall, however, are expected for East Anglia and Eastern England.
November
The unsettled theme looks set to continue but at least it will be mild in November, though not expected to match the balmy Autumn temperatures of 2009. However, the south east will have less rain than usual as high pressure builds to the south and there could be some frost there after the middle of the month.
December
The pattern continues from November with wetter than average conditions, the further north west you are. In the south there could be a frosty spell in the middle of the month and then quite stormy in most places, especially across the Midlands and Northern England.
