Recent weather maps show a significant drop in temperatures across the UK this week, with freezing conditions and potential snowfall expected. Brits woke up to chilly weather, with temperatures hitting as low as 1C and -1C on Monday and this morning, respectively. The cold spell is forecasted to worsen in the upcoming days, with snow showers on the horizon.
According to the maps, widespread snowfall could bring temperatures down to -9C even before the official start of winter. WXCharts, a weather mapping service, predicts a snowy system forming in Scotland from November 20, with heavy snowfall expected mainly in northern areas. The snow is likely to move southward, affecting regions like Lancaster and the Yorkshire Dales.
Parts of Wales, including Snowdonia and the Pembrokeshire coast, may also experience some snow showers, although it is expected to be minimal and not accumulate. The extreme cold will be most intense in Scotland, particularly in the Highlands, where temperatures could drop to around -10C.
Uninhabited high areas, such as the Cairngorms National Park, are expected to face even lower temperatures, ranging from -8C to -9C. The rest of the country will also feel the cold, with temperatures varying from -6C to -5C in the north and 0C to -1C in the south.
The weather outlook beyond November 20 remains uncertain and potentially freezing, as per the Met Office’s long-range forecast. The agency anticipates further wintry showers from November 23, with Atlantic weather fronts bringing rain or showers across the country. The forecast indicates possible variations in temperatures and the likelihood of periodic wintry showers, particularly in the north.
Overall, a westerly pattern is expected to prevail until the end of November, with rain showers and slightly below-normal temperatures. Occasional wintry showers may persist in the north, and areas of low pressure could lead to extended periods of rain and strong winds at times.