New weather maps have revealed a freezing Arctic blast set to hit the UK in the coming days, with temperatures potentially plunging to -12°C in some areas. The cold air mass, originating from the Arctic Circle, is expected to sweep across the country from November 16, bringing widespread ice and snow, particularly in Scotland.
According to WXCharts maps, the mercury could drop to -2°C in Yorkshire and 0°C in southern England. Jim Dale, chief meteorologist at British Weather Services, noted a growing consistency in the models, indicating a shift to a much colder regime. He warned of 'widespread ice, along with snow for some - not just Scotland'.
The Met Office, however, offers a more tempered outlook, predicting largely dry weather with sunny spells and overnight frosts. Its long-range forecast for November 12 to 21 suggests an increasing chance of rain and wind later in the period, but temperatures around average, albeit with potential for cold spells.
