UK cold weather alert as subzero freeze sweeps nation - heavy snow expected

UK cold weather alert as subzero freeze sweeps nation - heavy snow expected The UK is forecasted for chilly conditions at the end of November. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Add us as preferred source Comments By Holly Kintuka 23:00, Fri, Nov 6, 2026 Updated: 23:02, Fri, Nov 6, 2026 Weather maps show temperature plummeting in November (Image: Getty) The UK is set for freezing conditions, with one region expected to see heavy snow , according to new weather maps.

The weather forecast from WXCharts shows that November 20 is expected to be rather chilly across Britain, with temperatures falling below 0C in various regions. It comes as temperatures have plummeted in recent weeks, while Storm Boelo recently struck the nation, bringing gusts of up to 85mph and heavy rainfall . Snow is expected to arrive in the Scottish Highlands towards the end of November, according to the purple patch on the map, which indicates the snowfall.

While snow is only expected in one area, the rest of the UK will still experience frosty conditions, with the large blue patch stretching from northern Scotland all the way down to the Midlands. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Temperatures will vary between -4C and 4C. However, the majority of the UK will experience the chilly weather, with temperatures between -2°C and 0C across much of the country. The coldest temperatures are expected across Scotland, including the Highlands, Aberdeenshire and Perth.

However, England will also experience the bitter cold, with areas such as Cumbria, Northumberland and North Yorkshire expected to see some of the lowest temperatures. Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more I would like to receive emails from the Daily Express featuring our latest products, services, offers, and promotions from across the Reach Plc family . Subscribe Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.

This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You can unsubscribe at any time. More Info . The Met Office 's long-range forecast for November 11 to November 20 notes that rain and strong winds are expected over the period. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT It states: "At the start of this period, outbreaks of rain across the south of the UK will clear away as clearer conditions spread from the north.

A few wintry showers are likely in the far north, but otherwise this will mean a spell of fine and dry weather developing for most areas." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Temperature will fall below 0C (Image: WXCharts) BBC weather star issues polar vortex update as 1 area named most at risk of November snow UK weather maps turn purple as 131-mile snow bomb dumped on Britain Snowfall is expected across the Scottish Highlands. (Image: WXCharts) "Over the following weekend, a change to more unsettled weather is likely, with Atlantic frontal systems bringing rain and some strong winds.

Unsettled or changeable weather is likely to continue through the following week. After a cold start, temperatures will probably be above average overall." In the meantime, Brits should also be aware that the weather agency currently has a yellow weather warning in place from 9pm on November 6 until 11am on November 7. It warns that the Southeast of England is experiencing mist and patchy fog, which "is likely to allow increasingly widespread and, in places, dense fog to form".

Motorists should check their journeys before setting off, ensure their fog lights are working and use them when necessary. Bus and train services, as well as flights and ferry travel, may also be affected. Brits are advised to check for updates from their travel companies and follow their guidance. See more of the stories you love from Daily Express and find us easily in Google by making us a Preferred Source. Free and easy-to-do, just click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settings.

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