How cold will it get in the UK this week?

The Met Office has revealed that temperatures could drop as low as -7°C in some areas, with widespread frosts and daytime temperatures struggling to reach double figures across the country.

What precautions are being taken in response to the cold weather?

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a cold weather warning for parts of the Midlands and northern England, and the Met Office has warned of the potential for snow and ice warnings to be issued at times.

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UK Faces Arctic Blast with Potential Snow and Temperatures Plunging to -7°C

Q: What areas of the UK are expected to see snow this week?

According to the Met Office, wintry showers, including snow, are predicted to hit Scotland, Northern Ireland, the North Yorkshire Moors, west Wales, and the moors of southwest England.

17 Nov

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Summary

Met Office forecasts wintry showers, including snow, in parts of the UK
Temperatures could drop as low as -7°C in some areas
Cold weather warning issued for parts of the Midlands and northern England

UK Faces Arctic Blast with Potential Snow and Temperatures Plunging to -7°C

As the UK continues to recover from the devastation caused by Storm Claudia, the Met Office has issued a stark warning about the impending Arctic blast that is set to sweep across the country. According to the latest forecasts, a small area of low pressure is expected to bring a band of rain, sleet, and hill snow to parts of the UK on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The wintry showers, including snow, are predicted to hit Scotland, Northern Ireland, the North Yorkshire Moors, west Wales, and the moors of southwest England. Temperatures are also set to plummet, with the Met Office revealing that the evening of November 15 was the coldest night in the UK since March 2025, with temperatures dropping to a chilling -7°C in Tulloch Bridge, Scotland.