A cold spell with temperatures as low as -1C is anticipated to sweep through the UK, prompting Brits to prepare for winter weather. Weather maps in the UK have shifted to icy blue hues, indicating the imminent arrival of freezing conditions.
Forecasts from WXCharts, utilizing Metdesk data, suggest that Monday, October 27, will mark the onset of freezing weather across various regions. The North Pennines are expected to experience lows of -2C, with North Yorkshire, Durham, and Northumberland also bracing for freezing temperatures.
Parts of Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent, and areas near Brecon in Wales might witness temperatures nearing 0C. The cold snap is projected to persist, with 19 counties projected to witness a significant drop in temperatures by Tuesday, November 4. Scotland and northern England are likely to be most affected by the chilly weather.
Scotland’s Argyll, Stirlingshire, and Argyllshire are forecasted to dip to -1C, while the South West and the northeast of England may see temperatures hovering around 0C to -1C. Edinburgh is expected to hit 0C, and Inverness might even experience snowfall at a rate of 2cm per hour.
England won’t be spared from the icy conditions, with Cumbria and Northumberland set to plunge to 0C. Major cities like Newcastle are expected to peak at 2C. As we progress into early November, Cumbria and Northumberland could witness sub-zero temperatures, while Yorkshire and Lancashire might record 0C.
By midnight on November 5, significant parts of the Scottish Highlands are likely to be covered in snow, with up to 3cm falling per hour. The winter wonderland is expected to extend across the Scottish Highlands, with even some parts of southwest Scotland receiving a light dusting of snow.