UK Arctic blast Weather forecast

Why You Should Dust Off Your Winter Woollies ASAP: The Arctic Blast Is Coming!

Grab your hot chocolate! The UK is set for a freezing Arctic blast just when we thought it was safe to wear shorts! ❄️🧣

The UK weather is taking a turn for the chilly as an Arctic blast moves in, bringing a noticeable drop in temperatures this week. After a rather soggy weekend that left many parts of England and Wales drenched and dodging thunderstorms, brace yourselves because we’re about to feel like it’s autumn again. The Met Office is sounding the alarm, predicting that the pressure will drop faster than hopes of an Indian summer as we prepare for the frost.

Londoners, in particular, should start layering up! Temperatures could plummet to as low as 7C (that’s about what you’d expect from a night out in December) as the dry and crisp air sweeps south from the Arctic regions. Our dear friends in north east Scotland might face even chillier conditions, with mercury levels possibly dipping down to a nippy 6C. Talk about a cold welcome back to work after the weekend!

When exactly should you expect this Arctic chill? Weather experts suggest you (and your warmest scarf) should be ready within days. With not just a drop but also a complete shift in weather patterns heading towards us, it might just herald the beginning of a proper winter. Prepare to trade in your flip-flops for winter boots as we brace ourselves for a spell of frosty mornings and darker evenings.

So, how should you prepare for this unexpected cold snap? First off, if you’ve got any left-over Halloween pumpkin lattes, now's the time to indulge! You’ll definitely need a hearty cup of something warm in hand. Maybe pair that with a dash of mackerel for a nutrient punch – just picture it: pumpkin spice in one hand, mackerel on the other, navigating the frosty streets of London. It’s hardly a Michelin-star meal, but it sure beats wishing you’d been more prepared! In the midst of all this cold talk, did you know that the UK doesn’t even see the coldest temperatures in winter? The record low is a match made between Altnaharra in the Scottish Highlands and a little town called Braemar, where temperatures have dipped as low as -27.2C. Now that's a chill to write home about! And just to spice things up, remember that snow usually means more than just cold; it can also bring smiles, snowmen, and the occasional impromptu snowball fight. Let’s just hope the remaining leaves can hold onto the trees long enough to put on a colourful display before the snow arrives!