Weather maps indicate that 24 counties across the UK could experience snow and bitterly cold conditions, with temperatures potentially dropping to as low as -7C in some areas.
Cold Snap Forecast for November 11-12
Maps produced by WXCharts show large parts of the country covered in white and purple shading on November 11, signalling the potential for wintry conditions and possible snowfall. The wintry conditions are expected to begin affecting parts of the UK from around 6am that day.
The coldest temperatures are forecast in the Inverness area, where the mercury could plummet to as low as -7C. By November 12, snow may extend into parts of England, bringing more widespread wintry weather across the country.
Counties Affected
The weather charts suggest areas around London, Birmingham, Oxford, Plymouth, Cornwall and Devon will be peppered with snow on November 12. The full list of counties facing snow includes:
- Scotland: Highland, Perth and Kinross, Angus, Argyll & Bute, Stirling, Fife, West Lothian, Edinburgh, East Lothian, City of Edinburgh, South Lanarkshire
- England: Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Devon, Cornwall, Somerset
Recent Storms and Long-Range Outlook
The bitterly cold weather would come just weeks after the UK was battered by Storm Austen and Storm Boelo, which brought strong winds and heavy rain to several parts of the country, causing widespread disruption.
The Met Office's long-range forecast between November 4 and 13 reads: "High pressure is set to dominate across the UK early in this period, bringing a lot of dry weather." It adds: "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."
The forecast continues: "As we head into the following week, there are signs that more unsettled weather may return, but confidence surrounding this change is low."
