Britain is set to experience a period of snow and plummeting temperatures, with the mercury expected to drop to a bone-chilling -10C over the next 10 days. According to the senior meteorologist at the British Weather Service, Jim Dale, snowfall could begin this week in higher elevations in the UK. Most of the snow is predicted to fall in Scotland, with some reaching areas further south. The cold spell is anticipated to last for 10 days, although not every day will see snowfall.
Jim Dale mentioned that the Scottish mountains will start experiencing snow from Thursday, with deeper snow accumulations expected over the next 10 days, accompanied by frosty temperatures ranging from -5 to -10C. Some snow may also reach northern England, but the situation is being closely monitored. The Met Office forecasts colder conditions in northern regions starting Thursday, with overnight frosts and rain in southern and central areas.
Looking ahead to Sunday through November 25, the Met Office predicts colder and drier conditions in central and northern parts of the UK, with frosty nights and occasional showers. Towards the end of the period, there could be more changeable conditions, including rain or hill snow in the north, while temperatures are likely to return to near average levels.
Weather maps from WXCharts, using data from Met Desk, indicate temperatures dropping close to or below zero early next week, reaching as low as -7C in some parts of northern England and -2C in the south by Wednesday. There is also a forecast suggesting the possibility of up to 25cm of snowfall in severely affected areas by November 19.