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Brits Brace for Arctic Blast: Temperatures to Plummet Across UK
8 Oct
Summary
- Parts of northern Britain may see temperatures struggle to get above freezing
- Icy blast set to freeze parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and northern England
- Possibility of snow in central Scotland, but not deep or long-lasting
On October 8, 2025, new weather forecasts indicate that the UK is set to experience an arctic blast that will bring freezing temperatures across the country. According to the maps generated using Met Desk data by WX Charts, parts of northern Britain may struggle to get above freezing towards the end of the month, while the rest of the country will see single-digit temperatures.
The icy conditions are expected to set in on October 21, with an overnight freeze on October 22 affecting parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the North of England, and the Midlands. While the maps show temperatures below freezing, they also predict a rainy night for many parts of the UK, with the South West, Wales, Midlands, and north eastern coasts seeing a few millimetres of precipitation. In central Scotland, there is a possibility of some snow, but it is not expected to be deep or long-lasting.
Looking further ahead, the Met Office's long-range forecast suggests that an area of high pressure is expected to dominate in the coming days, bringing dry, settled weather until October 21, when more unsettled conditions are expected to move in. From October 21 to November 4, there is a greater chance of most, if not all, places seeing spells of rain, with the possibility of strong winds later in the month.
