UK Faces Frosty Weekend as Arctic Air Brings Chilly Temperatures

Cold air from the Arctic is set to plunge temperatures across the UK, with some areas experiencing below-freezing conditions.

Temperatures in parts of Scotland are expected to drop as low as -6°C, with frost likely in rural areas across northern England, Northern Ireland, and Wales.
London and southern England will see temperatures between 7°C and 10°C, significantly below the October average of 15°C.
The Met Office forecasts a wet Saturday, particularly for Scotland and Northern Ireland, with rain moving into northern England by afternoon.
Snow is only expected on higher ground in the Highlands and possibly the Lake District, with no widespread snow anticipated.
Conditions are predicted to turn unsettled by next week, with rain and milder temperatures returning.