As November progresses, England is bracing for a significant shift in weather, with a prolonged Arctic cold snap bringing snow and temperatures as low as -6°C. Following an unusually mild start to the month, a 192-hour period of freezing conditions is set to impact parts of the UK, including Scotland, the North West, and the Midlands.
Detailed maps from WX Charts, which utilizes Met Desk data, highlight the anticipated snow hitting on Saturday, November 15. The Scottish Highlands could see temperatures drop to around -2°C (28.4°F), with snowfall spreading to the wider region.
The North West, comprising Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, and Staffordshire, along with the Midlands — covering areas such as Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, and Warwickshire — will experience the chill. This deep freeze comes as high pressure systems build, leading to dry conditions but increased chances of overnight fog and frost.
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The Met Office advises that although late November weather remains somewhat unpredictable, high pressure is likely to dominate, reducing rainfall but allowing for colder spells and potential hill snow, especially in northern regions. Despite the chill, temperatures are expected to be near or slightly above average overall, with intermittent wetter and windier spells in the west.
BBC Weather notes the UK’s weather will transition from changeable and mild to drier and colder patterns as high pressure settles in. The outlook for late November into early December suggests an increased risk of colder conditions, with further updates to follow on the evolving forecast.
Residents across England should prepare for this extended period of snow and subzero temperatures, marking a sharp turn from the unseasonably warm weather earlier this month.