The UK is set for a sudden cold snap, with temperatures plunging to as low as -3C in parts of Scotland this week. According to weather maps from WXCharts, the bitter chill will arrive by Wednesday morning, following a period of warm spring sunshine.
Scotland will bear the brunt of the cold, with Inverness expected to see lows of -3C. Major English cities will also feel the drop, with Manchester and Birmingham forecast to hit 2C by Wednesday evening. London, Oxford, Gloucester and Norwich are predicted to see lows of 6C.
The Met Office commented: "Turning cooler for all as northerly winds set in across the UK. Some showers at times, though these lighter and fewer than the weekend with sunny spells emerging as well."
Nick Finnis of Netweather.tv noted that Wednesday is likely to be the coolest day, with a northeasterly flow bringing Arctic air across the north. He added: "Temperatures 10-15C at best."
The cold air will affect much of the UK and northern Europe, with daytime temperatures falling below the seasonal average. However, the south may see warmer air later in the week as winds shift to a southerly direction.
