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UK braces for icy blast: Snow and -5C temperatures loom
10 Nov
Summary
- Sub-zero temperatures and snow are forecast for the UK starting November 17.
- The Scottish Highlands could see lows of -5C, with up to 5cm of snow expected.
- Northern England faces snow showers turning to rain, while southern areas remain milder.
Sub-zero temperatures and snow are forecast to arrive in the UK around November 17, according to WXCHARTS weather maps. The Scottish Highlands are predicted to experience the most severe cold, with temperatures plummeting to -5C and snow depths reaching up to 5cm. Other parts of Scotland could see temperatures between -4C and -2C.
Northern England is bracing for lows of -2C to 0C, with snow showers expected to transition into rain. Conversely, central and southern England, along with Wales, will likely experience milder conditions ranging from 4C to 8C. The Met Office anticipates a period of unsettled weather arriving from the North Atlantic later in the week, bringing more widespread rain and wind.