Scotland snow warning - as new map shows severe -12C artic blast to hit

UK weather maps have highlighted an Arctic blast of cold air that is expected to drive temperatures into the low minus figures.

Temperatures have recently fallen nationwide, with many regions across the UK experiencing a more autumn-like chill, even in some of the typically warmer areas, including London. In the capital, temperatures have dropped to the mid-single digits, around 6°C, marking some of the lowest temperatures seen in the city since early 2024.

Further north, in northern England and beyond, temperatures have plummeted, with daytime highs remaining in the single digits across much of Scotland and areas of the northeast, including Newcastle.

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WXCharts maps indicate that temperatures are expected to continue dropping, and forecasters believe they have identified an emerging trend.

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Maps show the cold blast coming from the Arctic Circle -Credit:WXChart

The latest WXCharts maps reveal a surge of cold blue air from the Arctic Circle heading toward the UK, passing over Norway before sweeping across the country and much of Europe

Temperatures in the upper atmosphere are expected to fall to -5°C and lower, with lows of -12°C in northern Europe, reports the Mirror.

Weather forecaster Jim Dale, chief meteorologist at British Weather Services, pointed out that the "consistency" in the weather models indicates an emerging trend.

The forecaster also hinted that snow could be on the way.

He said: "There is beginning to be consistency in the models, the UK will slip into a much colder regime of Arctic weather on the 16th and 17th of November for several days, with widespread ice, along snow for some - not just Scotland!"

The Met Office does not anticipate such extreme conditions during this period, instead forecasting mostly dry weather with occasional sunny spells.

The long-range forecast, covering November 12 to 21 (subject to change), indicates that the UK could experience wetter, windier, and frostier conditions at its worst.

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Weather maps also show incoming snow for parts of Europe -Credit:WXChart

The forecast states: "Likely still a good deal of dry weather during the middle of next week. Most areas should be largely dry with a good chance of sunny spells but also scope for overnight frost in clearer areas.

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"The influence of high pressure is likely to decline through the course of next week with an increasing chance of showers or longer spells of rain, initially more likely in the east.

"However, there is currently significant uncertainty in how quickly conditions turn more unsettled. Thereafter, likely more mixed conditions conditions with some wetter, windier weather at times but also some drier interludes bringing the chance of morning fog patches. Temperatures overall around average though with potential for some rather cold spells."

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