2 weeks Ago By Conor Wilson
Parts of Britain are set to see plummeting temperatures , with some areas dropping below freezing as the country braces itself for an icy blast. The cold weather will see much of Scotland blanketed in freezing weather conditions with the temperature in other parts of the country hovering just above zero. The good news is that the weather is expected to be largely dry, accompanied by cloud and light winds.
The cold blast is set to hit the UK towards the end of next week, with the night of November 18 expected to see the worst of the arctic temperatures according to weather experts. The Met Office predicts: “Early next week will see a good deal of dry, settled weather as high pressure builds across the UK. “Later next week, it looks like turning more unsettled for a time, with some rain or showers, particularly towards the east.
“After a possible brief drier spell next weekend, it may become largely unsettled during the following week.” Newly obtained charts from weather experts WXCharts.com show temperatures across the country hovering around 2C on the night of November 18.
The Scottish Highlands are expected to see the coldest temperatures, with central Scotland being hit by icy temperatures below zero on what is set to be a chilly evening. The cold weather is set to signal the start of a period of cold, unsettled weather according to the Met Office . Their long range forecast predicts: “A general trend towards more unsettled conditions for all parts seems more likely than not through this period.
“As we head into December, a more unsettled and mobile picture will probably develop across all parts. “Temperatures will probably be close to or a little above average overall, although some colder interludes are possible, especially in the north.”.
