Weather maps indicate that a cold snap will affect the UK in the coming weeks, with temperatures expected to fall to 2C across 14 counties. The WXCharts maps, which use GFS data, show a frosty blue shade on Sunday, November 1, with some parts of Scotland potentially dropping to 1C.
Coldest Areas in Scotland and Northern England
The coolest conditions are expected in the Scottish Highlands, while other parts of the country are forecast to see temperatures around 3C. Northern England will also feel particularly fresh, with Cumbria and the North East expected to be at 2C at 6am.
As the day progresses, the overall pattern remains similar, with Scotland cooler than England. By 12pm, the cold conditions are set to sweep slightly south towards parts of Manchester and Lancashire, even covering parts of the Peak District.
Southern England Remains Warmer
The south will stay much warmer, with the weather maps predicting 7C near London, which will still feel chilly. In the evening, most areas will see a slight increase in temperatures, although areas in the North West will remain at around 3C.
Throughout the day, many areas are at risk of icy patches, including elevated inland locations in northern England and Scotland. The low temperatures will continue into the next day, with the Met Office forecasting 'chilly nights' during this period.
Monday Morning Frosty Conditions
At 6am on Monday morning, the weather maps appear to be a frosty shade of blue all over, as the whole of the UK will drop to low temperatures. Areas in the South and Midlands will plummet to 3C, with large parts of Wales only reaching 4C. London and surrounding areas are forecast to sit at around 5/6C according to the maps.
As the day continues, temperatures are not forecast to increase, but will instead fall. Areas surrounding Greater Manchester are likely to drop to 2C, with most of the Midlands including Birmingham expected to drop to 3C. Counties on the south coast of England are also forecast a cool 3C.
Full List of Counties Forecast to Drop to 2C
- Northumberland
- Cumbria
- County Durham
- North Yorkshire
- Lancashire
- West Yorkshire
- Derbyshire
- Highland
- Moray
- Aberdeenshire
- Perth and Kinross
- Angus
- Stirling
- Argyll and Bute
According to the Met Office's long range forecast for this period, 'chilly nights' are expected. 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."
