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Frosty UK weather to continue as cold snap sends temperature plummeting… and it’s not going to get warmer

A chilly spell with below average temperatures and snow on higher ground in the north have been predicted for next week

PAUL HARPER

Published: 17:38, 24 Nov 2016
Updated: 13:51, 25 Nov 2016

BRITAIN is braced for a further cold snap next week with the risk of snow in the north.

A chilly start with frost and fog greeted large parts of the island this morning, particularly Scotland, after a spell of milder weather.

Frost covered bikes near Glasgow Canal in Maryhill after temperatures plummeted overnight in Scotland — Frost covered bikes near Glasgow Canal in Maryhill after temperatures plummeted overnight in ScotlandCredit: SWNS

Scotland is currently seeing highs of 4C, with many areas struggling to reach above freezing — Scotland is currently seeing highs of 4C, with many areas struggling to reach above freezingCredit: SWNS

The Campsie Fells, a range of volcanic hills 17 miles north of Glasgow lay shrouded in mist after a hard overnight frost — The Campsie Fells, a range of volcanic hills 17 miles north of Glasgow lay shrouded in mist after a hard overnight frostCredit: Alamy

The morning sunlight catches the autumnal colours in the trees as wild horses graze on a frosty morning in the New Forest, near Brockenhurst — The morning sunlight catches the autumnal colours in the trees as wild horses graze on a frosty morning in the New Forest, near BrockenhurstCredit: Alamy

Horses frolic in the frost and mist near Brockenhurst, Hampshire — Horses frolic in the frost and mist near Brockenhurst, HampshireCredit: Alamy

Large parts of the country woke up to frosty conditions which these animals seemed to relish — Large parts of the country woke up to frosty conditions which these animals seemed to relishCredit: Alamy

Lleyn sheep are gathered in the Cheviot Hills near the village of Hownam where temperatures as low as minus 7 were recorded according to a local shepherd — Lleyn sheep are gathered in the Cheviot Hills near the village of Hownam where temperatures as low as minus 7 were recorded according to a local shepherdCredit: Alamy

A windsurfer taking advantage of the strong winds and choppy seas off Weymouth Beach in Dorset to do somersaults in the air off the breaking wave — A windsurfer taking advantage of the strong winds and choppy seas off Weymouth Beach in Dorset to do somersaults in the air off the breaking waveCredit: Alamy

Tupping time in the North Pennine hills as the sunshine on a cold day lights the bright red raddle (marking dye) on the chest of the tup (ram) and the back of the ewe — Tupping time in the North Pennine hills as the sunshine on a cold day lights the bright red raddle (marking dye) on the chest of the tup (ram) and the back of the eweCredit: Alamy

These chilly conditions are set to continue, as temperatures could drop below average in the middle of next week, according to the Met Office.

A spokeswoman said: "It will begin to feel slightly chillier with temperatures below average for this time of the year.

"Rain showers may include sleet and snow over higher ground in the north."

The country is still recovering from Storm Angus, which wreaked havoc on land and sea with hurricane strength gusts of 106mph.

An elderly woman was believed to have frozen to death in her garden and three men were left in hospital after a bin lorry overturned in high winds.

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A woman walking her dog on the Cathkin Braes, Glasgow as temperatures plummeted — A woman walking her dog on the Cathkin Braes, Glasgow as temperatures plummetedCredit: [email protected]

Looking over the Clyde Vally to the Trossachs in the distance as fog settles on Glasgow — Looking over the Clyde Vally to the Trossachs in the distance as fog settles on GlasgowCredit: [email protected]

The Met Office spokeswoman said cold air is starting to move south replacing the milder conditions which followed Storm Angus.

Large parts of the island from Scotland to Hampshire woke to frosty conditions this morning.

Many areas of Scotland have struggled to reach above freezing at night.

This cold spell of weather is set to continue in the latter part of next week.

The official Met Office forecast states: "In the first few days of December, wet and windy conditions are likely to spread across the whole country, especially in the north.

"The rain may turn to sleet or snow over high ground, and possibly even to lower levels at times in the north. Temperatures are expected to be around, or perhaps a little below, normal."

A lone stag in the highlands of Scotland with the Buachaille Etive M¿r mountain behind — A lone stag in the highlands of Scotland with the Buachaille Etive M¿r mountain behindCredit: SWNS:South West News Service

A glorious freezing sunset over Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire, from Queenzieburn. Much of Scotland woke to frost with temperatures dropping well below zero — A glorious freezing sunset over Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire, from Queenzieburn. Much of Scotland woke to frost with temperatures dropping well below zeroCredit: SWNS:South West News Service

Meanwhile the chances of a white Christmas are looking unlikely as the Met Office is predicting "calmer weather with drier conditions".

A white Christmas, which is declared if one snowflake is observed falling in the 24 hours of December 25, has happened 38 times in the last 54 years.

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