by The current cold snap in the UK has brought another night of freezing temperatures, and the “cold fall of arctic air” will bring snow to some parts of the country.
Near-record temperatures were experienced overnight, with the mercury falling to -13C at Glen Ogle in central Scotland, while -11C was recorded at Tulloch Bridge in the Scottish Highlands, according to the Met Office. . Forecasters had predicted that some snow-covered parts of Scotland could reach -15C overnight, which would have been the coldest January night for 14 years.
Met Office maps show more snowfall and sub-zero temperatures are coming in northern areas, caused by arctic air that has moved south across the country in recent days, making the temperature is between 5 °C and 6 °C lower than usual for this time of year. . The meteorologist warned that after the current cold snap there will be “potentially disruptive” storms over the weekend.
The Met Office also issued an amber weather warning for snow in parts of Scotland, as well as a yellow warning for snow and ice in northern England, west Wales and parts of south-west England for Wednesday. The yellow warning, which covers all of Scotland and northern England, states that snow and ice may “make for some difficult travel conditions”, and the warning will be extended until Thursday for the east coast of England, west Wales and the southwest coast.
Watch: Snow and ice hit parts of the UK as cold snap continues
Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place for Scotland, much of northern England and parts of north Wales until Thursday, then milder temperatures are forecast along with wind and rain. More than 40cm of snow could be seen on high ground in north-west Scotland by the end of Friday, as it continues to accumulate over the coming days, the Met Office said.
The Met Office said some flurries of snow could hit the far south of the UK on Wednesday, with a “small chance” of snow in southern counties. The weekend will be milder, but westerly weather will bring wind and rain, and the possibility of more weather warnings as the snow melts.
Yahoo breaks down what the weather will be like in each region of the UK according to the Met Office.
Scotland
Most of Wednesday will be very cold and dry with sunny spells. Clouds will thicken, bringing the possibility of a snow shower to the north later. Maximum temperature 0C.
Very cold, windy Thursday with snow in the north. Drier and less cold with a westerly wind on Friday. Then southwest wind Friday night as rain preceded by snow passes to the east leaving rain to the west Saturday.
North Ireland
Bright and cold with sunny periods and scattered snow showers. Persistent frosts throughout the day. Maximum temperature 2C.
Very cold, windy and snowy Thursday. Friday drier and less cold. Then southwest wind Friday night as rain preceded by snow passes east, leaving Saturday mostly dry and less cold. Intense and persistent rains at times.
the midlands of england
Frosty at first with icy surfaces, then a cool winter day with lots of sunshine. It will remain dry overall, although some light flurries of snow cannot be completely ruled out. Cold. Maximum temperature 2C.
Mostly sunny and cold Thursday with isolated flurries of snow, perhaps more widespread overnight. On Friday there will be sun and less cold. Saturday will become wetter, windier and milder.
Northeast
A very cold start with widespread frost and ice. Lots of winter sun. There is often a breeze, especially along the coasts. Maximum temperature 0C.
Cold or very cold conditions with widespread heavy frost at night, but plenty of winter sun during the day. Possible snow showers on Thursday. It will become mild, humid and windy on Saturday.
northwest
Frosty at first with icy surfaces, then a cool winter day with lots of sunshine. Remaining dry overall, but a light flurry of snow can’t be completely ruled out. Cold. Maximum temperature 2C.
Thursday will be very sunny and cold, with scattered, perhaps heavy and frequent snow flurries later. Sunny and less cold spells on Friday, then humid, windy and milder on Saturday.
London and the South East
A cloudy but cold start with a low risk of snow touching the Kent coast in the morning. Becoming dry and bright during the afternoon. Maximum temperature 3C.
Cold or very cold conditions with widespread heavy frost at night, but plenty of winter sun during the day. It will become mild, humid and windy on Saturday. Temperatures returning to average.
South west
Fairly cloudy for many during the morning with occasional flurries of snow, mainly near the English Channel coasts. The skies will light up later. At first there is more breeze and a feeling of cold with frost. Maximum temperature 4C.
It will remain cold on Thursday and Friday with sunny spells and some wintry showers in the west at times. Intense and widespread frosts during the night. Saturday will become wetter, windier and milder.
Welsh
In the morning there will be frost with icy surfaces, then a cool winter day with sunny periods. Largely dry but wintry rainfall is likely in western coastal regions and isolated rain elsewhere. Cold. Maximum temperature 4C.
Thursday will be very sunny and cold, with some flurries of snow, which may become more widespread later. Sunny and less cold spells on Friday, then humid, windy and milder on Saturday.
