New weather maps show the UK is set for freezing conditions in late November, with heavy snow expected in one region. According to WXCharts, November 20 is forecast to be rather chilly across Britain, with temperatures falling below 0C in various areas.
This comes after temperatures have plummeted in recent weeks, while Storm Boelo recently struck the nation, bringing gusts of up to 85mph and heavy rainfall.
Snowfall and frosty conditions
Snow is expected to arrive in the Scottish Highlands towards the end of November, according to the purple patch on the map, which indicates snowfall. While snow is only expected in one area, the rest of the UK will still experience frosty conditions, with a large blue patch stretching from northern Scotland down to the Midlands.
Temperatures will vary between -4C and 4C, with the majority of the UK experiencing chilly weather between -2C and 0C across much of the country.
Coldest regions
The coldest temperatures are expected across Scotland, including the Highlands, Aberdeenshire and Perth. England will also experience bitter cold, with areas such as Cumbria, Northumberland and North Yorkshire expected to see some of the lowest temperatures.
The Met Office's long-range forecast for November 11 to November 20 notes that rain and strong winds are expected over the period. It states: "At the start of this period, outbreaks of rain across the south of the UK will clear away as clearer conditions spread from the north. A few wintry showers are likely in the far north, but otherwise this will mean a spell of fine and dry weather developing for most areas."
Weather warnings and travel advice
"Over the following weekend, a change to more unsettled weather is likely, with Atlantic frontal systems bringing rain and some strong winds. Unsettled or changeable weather is likely to continue through the following week. After a cold start, temperatures will probably be above average overall."
In the meantime, the weather agency currently has a yellow weather warning in place from 9pm on November 6 until 11am on November 7. It warns that the Southeast of England is experiencing mist and patchy fog, which "is likely to allow increasingly widespread and, in places, dense fog to form".
Motorists should check their journeys before setting off, ensure their fog lights are working and use them when necessary. Bus and train services, as well as flights and ferry travel, may also be affected. Brits are advised to check for updates from their travel companies and follow their guidance.
