New weather maps reveal a sharp shift in UK weather as an Arctic freeze grips the region, bringing temperatures as low as -6°C and a prolonged snow event lasting 192 hours.
This weekend, the UK will enjoy mild November temperatures, with London reaching around 15°C. Rain bands will gradually move eastward, followed by clearer skies.
From Saturday, November 15, snowfall is expected across Scotland, north-west England, and the Midlands. The Scottish Highlands will see temperatures drop to -2°C.
Snowfall will extend to Wales and north-west England. Deep-purple weather maps indicate settled snow in Scotland, with temperatures around -3°C in North-west Scotland and 0°C in Wales.
Snow will settle from Scotland to Cumbria and Snowdonia in Wales, with the coldest temperatures reaching -5 to -6°C.
“The UK is bracing for a brutal 192-hour snow freeze and Arctic temperatures as low as -6°C,” WXCharts.com reports.
Author's summary: A prolonged Arctic freeze will bring severe sub-zero temperatures and widespread snowfall across the UK from mid-November, marking an intense weather shift.