Britain is set for a -3C deep freeze next week, with the coldest readings expected in the Scottish Borders, according to weather maps by WXCharts. The sub-zero temperatures will arrive in the wake of a stormy October, affecting parts of Scotland overnight on November 5.
Sub-zero start for Scotland
The freeze will set in overnight on November 5, with temperatures dropping as low as -2C at 6am in northern Scotland, before a brief respite in the late afternoon. Temperatures will plummet again the following night, leaving Scots waking to another sub-zero start on Friday, November 6, with temperatures struggling to climb above freezing until around 12pm.
The map's coldest reading of -3C appears to be over the upland valleys of the Scottish Borders. The rest of the UK is not forecast to dip below freezing, though northern England will be in the single figures.
Dry conditions reduce icy road risk
Fortunately for drivers, no rainfall is forecast. While lawns and windshields are bound to see a sharp frost, the bone-dry conditions mean there may be minimal risk of icy roads.
According to the Met Office long-range forecast for November 4-13, which differs from WXCharts, high pressure is set to dominate, bringing dry weather to the whole of the UK.
"For most, temperatures are likely to be close to normal for the time of year, though it will be chilly where any fog lingers. Some overnight frost is likely where skies are clear and winds remain light," it said.
Fog warning in force
The fog may be a consistent theme as we get into autumn. A yellow fog warning is in force today across parts of England and Wales until 10am, with the Met Office warning of possible travel delays on Saturday.
The agency said people should be prepared for changes to weather conditions. People could expect traffic delays and those flying should also plan for delayed or cancelled flights.
The Met Office said: "Areas of fog, dense in places with visibility below 100 metres at times, will slowly begin to thin, lift and clear later this morning or, in some spots, not until this afternoon.
"Bus and train services, as well as flights and ferry travel may also be affected; check for updates from your travel company and follow their advice."
The warning covers parts of East and West Midlands, East of England and Yorkshire and Humber, as well as Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Cheshire. In Wales, the warning covers areas around Denbighshire, Flintshire, Powys and Wrexham.
Wettest week since October 2024
It comes just days after England was pelted with rain, leading to increased river levels in many parts of the country. Storms Austen and Boelo caused England to have its wettest week since October 2024.
However, much of the country remains officially in drought, with a severe drought in place across parts of the South West and Sussex. The full list of coldest places on November 6 includes Ross and Cromarty, Sutherland, Inverness-shire, Moray, Aberdeenshire, Perth and Kinross, Angus, Stirlingshire, and Lanarkshire.
