Exact date UK temperatures to plummet to -2C as freezing polar blast brings snow (original) (raw)

The UK is set to be hit by a 'brutal' snow vortex as a blast of polar air sweeps the country, according to new forecast maps, bringing widespread frost and chilly -2C conditions

Some parts of the UK could see temperatures below freezing

The UK is bracing for a "brutal" snow vortex as a polar blast is set to sweep the nation, plunging temperatures to -2C.

Weather maps and charts are predicting a significant downturn in conditions as we move into next month. Wednesday, October 2, is shaping up to be particularly chilly, with forecasts from WXCharts showing a harsh weather front sweeping across areas like the Highlands, Perth and Kinross, and Stirling. Temperatures ranging from -2C to 0C. Regions such as Cairngorms, Ullapool, Inverness, and Fort William are gearing up for snowfall, while the Lake District in England can also expect to find a light dusting.

Weather map for October 2

Writing on Wednesday, forecaster James Madden from Exacta Weather commented: "Yesterday and overnight also brought the first heavy snow showers and settling snow of this week across the 'highest' ground in Scotland /ski resorts."

He added: "Some additional and non-significant wintry weather could also develop across the highest ground once again throughout the early hours of tomorrow in parts of the Cairngorms and the Nevis Range. Overnight Thursday and throughout much of Friday will then bring an even greater risk for some more notable snow across these regions as unsettled conditions coincide with the colder and optimum temperature for snow in these parts."

"Nevertheless, these are some great early signals for the ski resorts this year and our upcoming winter, especially when September has now brought multiple snow events to these parts (one earlier this month, one yesterday, possibly early Thursday before the risk of something more notable on Friday)".

"It could also turn rather cool and autumnal towards month end, coinciding with unsettled conditions pushing in off the Atlantic to deliver a relatively early wintry blast that could bring snow in September to the 'highest' ground and ski resorts in the north of Scotland."

Met Office forecasts that England and Wales will see outbreaks of rain moving south today and into Friday, with some heavy and potentially thundery. Elsewhere, clear spells will be coupled with a patchy frost and showers up north, accompanied by strong winds, reports Birmingham Live.