Weather maps show daytime temperatures could fall to near freezing at the start of November, with many parts of the UK facing a cold snap. The GFS weather model maps suggest temperatures will drop to 1C in the Scottish Highlands at 6am on November 1, while southern and western coastal Scotland will remain slightly milder at around 3C.
The maps also show parts of England turning chilly, with Cumbria and the North East expected to see 2C at 6am. As the day continues, the overall pattern remains similar, with Scotland cooler than England.
Cooler Conditions Spread South
At 12pm, cool temperatures are on the cards further south, with parts of Manchester and Lancashire expected to sit at around 2C to 3C. In the south, the lower temperatures are forecast to be 7C, which will still feel crisp.
By 6pm, most temperatures across the UK will slightly increase, however parts of the North West will remain at about 3C, the maps suggest. Throughout the day, many areas are at risk of icy patches, including elevated inland locations in northern England and Scotland.
Chilly Nights and Morning Fog
The cool conditions are expected to continue the following day, with overnight feeling fresh across the nation - even much of the south could drop to 4C. On November 2 at 6am, the maps turn a light shade all over, forecasting cool conditions nationwide. Areas in the south and midlands will drop to 3C, with large parts of Wales only reaching 4C.
London is expected to be slightly warmer but will still feel very cold at 6C. By midday, these temperatures are not expected to increase, with many areas plummeting to cooler conditions.
Areas surrounding Greater Manchester are likely to drop to 2C, according to the maps, with most of the midlands including Birmingham expected to drop to 3C. In London, the maps predict temperatures could fall to 6C. Parts of the south coast will also decrease to around 3C.
The Met Office's long range forecast for this period predicts 'chilly nights'. The forecast for October 26 to November 4 says: "Likely turning drier and calmer across the south and east bringing a greater chance of chilly nights and morning fog patches. A similar pattern then likely continuing during early November though with a chance that settled conditions may develop more widely for a time. Temperatures varying around average."
