We’ve already experienced the chilliest night of winter; however, it’s predicted to become even colder across the UK.
A substantial portion of the nation has recently been inundated with significant snowfall causing severe disruptions.
Numerous airports have been obliged to suspend flights due to perilous weather conditions, countless vehicles have encountered accidents on motorways, and railway tracks have been submerged.
A multitude of individuals have even found themselves stranded at Britain’s highest pub – the Tan Hill Inn located in North Yorkshire – where they’ve run out of sausages since a snowstorm hindered their departure on Saturday.
Sunday night marked the coldest night of winter thus far, with temperatures sinking to -13.3°C in certain regions of Scotland.
However, the Met Office anticipates even chillier weather for Wednesday.
Temperatures are expected to drop as low as -14°C in Northern England and -12°C in certain Scottish areas that evening.
On Thursday, temperatures could reach as low as -16°C in northern England and -14°C in Scotland. The remainder of the country is anticipated to remain above -10°C.
This extended period of cold weather has prompted the Met Office to prolong its yellow weather warnings for snow and ice.
Tonight, these warnings will affect Northern Ireland, Scotland, North Wales, and portions of northern England surrounding Manchester.
Wednesday might also bring snowfall to London amid a significant North-South divide.
A yellow weather warning for snow has been put in place across the majority of the southern region, slicing through London.
Chris Almond, Deputy Chief Forecaster at the Met Office, noted: ‘Thursday will greet us with another frigid night, potentially featuring the lowest temperatures recorded this winter, where -15°C could occur in locations with accumulated snow in Scotland or northern England.
‘In the early hours of Friday, a weather front advancing from the west will interact with the cold air dominating the UK.
‘This could result in further sleet or snowfall for certain southern and western areas, along with a potential risk of ice for a period as it shifts northeast into central regions, though the extent of this remains uncertain.
‘By Sunday, milder air will have spread across most of the UK, making rain more probable than snow as we approach the conclusion of the weekend.
‘Northern Ireland and Western Scotland are most likely to experience some showers of rain and breezy conditions through Sunday, while areas in the south and east will remain drier and more stable.’
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