Freezing weather is expected to sweep across the UK in the coming weeks, with forecasts indicating temperatures could drop as low as -11C. Weather maps from WXCharts have turned icy blue for Saturday, November 21, showing sub-zero temperatures stretching across large parts of the country.
The maps suggest that at least 18 counties could be affected by the wintry blast, with areas around Perth and Kinross and Stirling in Scotland forecast to experience the coldest conditions. These regions are expected to bear the brunt of the freeze as temperatures drop well below zero.
Scotland to see coldest temperatures
According to the weather charts, most of the cities in Scotland will shiver in the cold conditions as layers of snow gather on the Highlands. Areas in England such as Yorkshire, Derby, Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds will see temperatures oscillate between 0 and -1C, the maps show.
The Met Office's long-range forecast between November 16 and 25 reads: "Following the tail end of the colder, more settled conditions seen over the weekend, a marked transition to more changeable conditions is expected at the start of the period.
Forecast for the coming weeks
"This will allow areas of low pressure to move in from the Atlantic and bring bands of rain and periods of windy weather. There will be some brighter, showery spells in-between however, particularly in the north.
"Overall, this period is likely to be wetter than average for the majority of the country.
"And whilst colder conditions will be possible at times, it will often be mild, with temperatures near or a little above average for the time of year."
Counties impacted by the cold snap
The list of counties impacted includes Perth and Kinross at -11C, Stirling at -9C, North Lanarkshire at -8C, West Dunbartonshire at -7C, East Dunbartonshire at -7C, Argyll & Bute at -6C, Moray at -5C, East Ayrshire at -5C, Dumfries and Galloway at -5C, South Ayrshire at -5C, Aberdeenshire at -4C, Aberdeen city at -4C, Dundee city at -4C, Scottish Borders at -4C, Midlothian at -4C, Clackmannanshire at -4C, Angus at -3C, and Highland at -2C.
