UK Braces for Arctic Blast as Temperatures Drop to -12°C

Following a mild weekend, the Met Office predicts sub-zero temperatures, frost, and wintry showers across the UK this week.

Temperatures are expected to plunge as low as -12°C in parts of rural Scotland, with widespread frost and icy conditions anticipated across the UK.
Monday night is forecast to be the coldest, with lows of -7°C to -12°C in Scotland and sub-zero conditions extending southward.
The week will begin with wet and windy weather, transitioning to colder, brighter conditions by Tuesday, with patchy fog and frost in many areas.
Wintry showers and snow are likely over higher ground in Scotland and northern England, with rain turning to slush midweek as temperatures rise slightly.
The cold snap follows a turbulent November marked by severe storms, flooding, and record rainfall, prompting ongoing recovery efforts in affected communities.