A harsh Arctic chill is expected to hit the UK with temperatures plummeting to as low as -7C, covering many regions in snow. Around 62 counties are forecasted to experience snowfall in the coming days.
Recent weather patterns in the UK have been unsettled, marked by frequent rainfall keeping temperatures relatively mild. However, a shift is expected towards the end of the week and into the latter part of November as a high-pressure system ushers in frigid Arctic winds.
According to WXCharts, the cold spell will bring sub-zero temperatures, with Scotland set to face -7C, northern England -3C, and southern regions -2C by next week. Weather models suggest up to 25cm of snowfall in heavily impacted areas starting from November 19 due to a convergence of cold air from the Arctic and moisture from the Atlantic.
A map outlining the affected regions on November 19 reveals that 62 counties are likely to witness snow, with the exception being mainly the southwest of England and south Wales.
The Met Office anticipates a shift to cooler conditions over the weekend, leading to overnight frosts across the UK, except for some cloudier and milder conditions persisting in the south and southwest with occasional rain before clearing.
Looking ahead to November 15-24, the national agency predicts continued colder weather, especially in central and northern regions, with the likelihood of drier conditions and overnight frosts. While uncertainties exist for southern areas, a general trend towards drier and colder conditions is expected initially, with a potential return to more typical temperatures later on.
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