Arctic Chill Hits Britain: Map Shows Where Temperatures Plunge to -7C

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Unseasonably Cold Weather Sweeps Across the UK

A significant drop in temperatures is expected across parts of the UK this week as emergency services continue to manage the aftermath of Storm Claudia. The country has experienced a sudden shift in weather, with freezing Arctic air sweeping through, making Saturday night the coldest recorded since March.

Temperatures plummeted to -7C in Tulloch Bridge in the Highlands on Saturday night, marking the lowest reading since March 20, according to the Met Office. This cold snap is forecast to persist over the next few days, with snow and ice possible following a period of above-average temperatures.

Dan Holley, the Met Office's deputy chief meteorologist, explained that as Storm Claudia retreats to the south, high pressure to the north-west will drive a cold northerly flow from the Arctic across the UK. This will bring much colder conditions than recently experienced, although generally drier, with risks of wintry hazards such as snow and ice.

Monday morning is expected to see temperatures of -1C in Glasgow and between 3 and 4C from Manchester down to the south coast of England. Despite a frosty start for many, the rest of the day is set to be mostly dry with some winter sun, though some showers are expected in the far north.



Forecasters are expecting a 'widespread frost' into Tuesday morning, with icy patches in large parts of the UK. It could become even colder as the week continues. Early rain and snow should clear on Wednesday, leaving very cold northerly winds with sunshine and wintry showers, along with overnight frost and ice.

By Thursday night, the UK is set to see thermometers dip into the minus in Manchester and parts of Scotland. While the cold Arctic blasts helped keep Storm Claudia, which left much of England and Wales drenched, out of Scotland, it brought along some of the first snowfalls since last winter.

Because of a high pressure system settling over the Atlantic, even more freezing nights are predicted across the country.

Dan Holley said there will be widespread frosts across the UK, with temperatures dipping as low as -7C in places next week, and daytime temperatures staying in single figures across the country. Coupling this with a brisk northerly wind, there will be a marked wind chill.

The Met Office reported that the first ten days of November were the warmest on record for the time of the year. The average temperature for the early part of the month was close to 11C, around 4.3C above the long-term average. However, the warmer spell also brought persistent rainfall, leading to flooding in parts of Scotland.

Honor Criswick, another Met Office meteorologist, stated that the cold weather is here to stay, with a chance the forecaster may need to impose weather warnings this week. She mentioned that there will be a chance of snow tomorrow as a low pressure system moves its way across the top of the country.

Inverness had a dusting of snow over the weekend, and more snowfall is expected in the Highlands from the early hours of tomorrow morning. Ms. Criswick noted that this is mainly across high ground, where significant accumulations could occur. Winds will pick up as we head into Tuesday, leading to blustery or even blizzard conditions where snow outbreaks occur.

Highs reaching between 7 to 4C are expected as we move from west to east. However, with the wind-chill, it will feel more like freezing.

This morning, temperatures are set to be a chilly -5C in parts of Ayrshire, struggling to climb much above zero anywhere in Scotland today. As the wintry weather continues to bite, there will be little respite, with low single figures expected tonight into tomorrow.

Key Forecast Details

  • Monday: Temperatures of -1C in Glasgow and between 3 and 4C from Manchester down to the south coast of England.
  • Tuesday: Widespread frost and icy patches expected across the UK.
  • Wednesday: Clearing of early rain and snow, followed by very cold northerly winds with sunshine and wintry showers.
  • Thursday: Thermometers expected to dip into the minus in Manchester and parts of Scotland.
  • Friday: Continued cold conditions with low single figures expected.

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