New weather charts predict a significant shift in the UK climate as an Arctic front approaches, bringing a 192-hour spell of sub-zero temperatures and heavy snowfall.
This weekend will start with mild November conditions. London is expected to reach around 15°C, with periods of rain moving east before skies clear later in the day.
According to the latest WXCharts.com forecasts, a strong Arctic freeze is predicted for mid to late November. Beginning on , snowfall will likely affect Scotland, the north-west of England, and the Midlands, with Scottish Highlands temperatures dropping to -2°C.
By , snow is expected to extend into Wales and northern England. Deep-purple areas on maps indicate accumulated snow over Scotland, where the temperature may reach -3°C in the northwest, and around 0°C in Wales.
The coldest period is expected on , when snow is forecast to cover areas from Scotland down to Snowdonia and Cumbria, with lows between -5°C and -6°C. On , temperatures of -5°C are likely to persist over Ireland, mid-Wales, and parts of Scotland.
By , the freeze will continue, keeping much of northern Britain under icy conditions.
Reports suggest the UK is on the verge of a prolonged sub-zero period, with deep snow predicted especially in the Scottish Highlands.
The UK faces a 192-hour Arctic blast in mid-November, bringing widespread snowfall and temperatures dipping to -6°C, marking a sharp early winter turn.