Bone-Chilling -7C Icy Blast to Hit the UK, Snow Possible in Scotland
The UK is bracing for an intense cold snap, with temperatures expected to plunge to -7°C in parts of the country. WXCharts forecasts predict a widespread drop to sub-zero temperatures, especially in Scotland, which is set to be the hardest hit by this cold wave. In the north, towns like Inverness could experience lows as severe as -7°C, while Edinburgh may see temperatures dip to -2°C, according to the Mirror.
As freezing temperatures sweep across the country, many regions will feel the effects, with Newcastle potentially hitting -3°C and even London facing a frosty 0°C. Birmingham might experience slightly lower temperatures, with readings around -1°C. Meanwhile, Netweather also warns of possible snowfall in northwest Scotland during this cold period, though snow is expected to be limited to higher altitudes and may not stick for long.
The Met Office shares similar concerns, indicating that much of the UK will experience below-freezing temperatures throughout Sunday and Monday. However, the forecast doesn’t include snowfall for most regions just yet. Monday, November 11, is predicted to bring some relief, with cloud cover in the south clearing, leaving a dry and sunny day for many, along with occasional showers in the east.
The chilly start to the week is expected to stabilize briefly. From Tuesday through Thursday, dry spells are likely, with WXCharts forecasting a “brighter start” for the weekend and temperatures closer to seasonal averages. However, any break from the cold may be short-lived, as high pressure over the UK is anticipated to weaken by the weekend. This shift will bring in unsettled conditions with a higher likelihood of rain showers in northern and eastern regions, along with brisk northerly winds that could introduce another wave of colder temperatures.
According to the Met Office’s longer-term outlook, colder “interludes” are possible from late November into early December, with temperatures anticipated to hover around seasonal averages. “Signals vary in prevailing weather patterns through this period but likely more unsettled than during early November. There is a greater chance of more mobile weather patterns which would see Atlantic systems periodically move across the country,” reads the forecast.
The WXCharts‘ icy predictions may indeed materialize, but the Met Office indicates that any snowfall is unlikely to linger on the ground. The UK sees an average of only 15.6 days per year with snow cover, with Scotland averaging slightly more at 26.2 days. Therefore, while this cold spell might bring temporary winter scenes to the north, most of the snow will likely melt soon after it falls, keeping true winter conditions at bay—at least for now.