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UK Weather Alert: Arctic Blast Incoming!
13 Oct
Summary
- Mild autumn weather in the UK is ending this week.
- Temperatures are set to significantly drop across the country.
- Snow is unlikely despite a looming polar vortex forecast.
The UK is transitioning from mild autumn conditions to significantly cooler weather this week. Temperatures that recently reached over 21C are set to plunge, with daytime highs expected to be around 11C by Wednesday and unlikely to exceed 15C in the Southeast by the week's end.
A band of rain is forecast to sweep eastwards, potentially heavy in parts of Northwest England and possibly thundery in northern regions. While a stratospheric polar vortex is anticipated, the Met Office assures that snow is highly unlikely in the coming days, although frosty mornings are probable.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the weather is predicted to become largely dry and bright with sunny spells. However, daytime temperatures are expected to barely reach the mid-teens, with a significant drop in overnight temperatures also forecast. High pressure is expected to linger close to the UK throughout much of the latter half of October, bringing settled conditions but an increasing chance of chilly, frosty mornings.
