Scots are braced for snow this weekend after a cold snap sent temperatures plummeting below zero overnight across the UK.
Winter seems to be well and truly on the way, though once the frost clears today, Saturday, November 14, most Brits should enjoy a "fine day" with some sunshine.
According to the Met Office, however, it will only be a brief respite for some, as heavy rain and showers are set to hit the UK from the Atlantic, bringing patchy rain and strong winds in northern and western areas.
Snowfall forecast in north-west Scotland
In the north-west of Scotland, the national forecaster believes there may be snowfall on the cards.
It comes after temperatures on Friday night, November 13, plunged as low as -6.6C in Sennybridge, near Brecon in south Wales, and -6.5C in Shap, a village near Penrith in Cumbria.
Cold health alerts issued
The first yellow cold health alerts of the season were issued this week by the UK Health Security Agency for the West Midlands and the North West, and will remain in place until 12pm on Saturday.
These alerts mean the weather is "likely to have minor impacts on health and social care services", including an increased use of healthcare services and a greater risk to life to vulnerable people, the agency said.
Weekend outlook
Saturday night should remain dry across central and eastern parts of England, with clear spells and some frost.
Meanwhile, cloudier conditions are forecast elsewhere as well as some showery rain, the Met Office said.
On Sunday, the cold weather will give way to milder conditions, with temperatures expected to stay above freezing in the morning.
Sunshine is forecast in the east in the morning and across the far north and west later in the day. Conditions are otherwise expected to be cloudy and breezy with outbreaks of rain, some heavy, and potential hill snow in the north.
