THE UK will be blitzed by snow for the next two WEEKS, as temperatures continue to plummet and the country turns into a winter wonderland.
Forecasters believe temperatures could drop to -3C in parts of the UK during the coming days.
Experts predict up to six inches of snow and "blizzard conditions" will hit the peaks of Scotland over the weekend, with almost two inches possible elsewhere.
The Met Office has even predicted temperatures could plunge to as low as -3C in Dalwhinnie, Scotland, on Monday morning.
By Tuesday evening, the snow will have disappeared in England but will remain in parts of Scotland. On Wednesday and Thursday, heavy rain is likely to see much of the snow in Scotland melt.
Read our weather live blog for the latest news and forecasts...
Louis Allwood 18 minutes ago
UK weather outlook for Tuesday and Wednesday
Tuesday will bring another cloudy day with spells of rain across northern and western areas which may be locally heavy. Brighter spells will develop at times too.
Wednesday will be cloudy with rain across northern Britain which may fall as snow across parts of Scotland, especially over high ground.
Louis Allwood 48 minutes ago
February 14-28 weather outlook
The current north-south split to the weather is likely to continue from mid-February and through to the second half of the month.
Northern areas, especially the northwest, are likely to see nearer average temperatures with more rain and strong winds interspersed with a few short-lived colder spells.
Southern regions are likely to see warmer, drier and overall, more settled conditions.
Louis Allwood Today, 10:00
Bright spells in Cardiff
Dry with some bright spells at first this morning, but turning grey and cloudy through the morning with outbreaks of drizzle, mainly over the hills.
Rather mild and turning breezy. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Turning drier tonight with some clear spells, but still rather cloudy at times.
The blanket of cloud will keep temperatures above freezing. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
Louis Allwood Today, 09:30
Manchester forecast for today and tonight
A dry, bright and cold start with a frost in places.
Cloud will increase through the morning, before outbreaks of light rain and drizzle arrive for the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Turning dry this evening, although remaining rather cloudy and becoming windy.
Rain will spread from the north later on in the night. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
Louis Allwood Today, 09:00
Early frost in places for London
A fine morning with an early frost in places.
Gradually becoming cloudier and breezier into the afternoon, with a little rain possible in the west later in the day. Maximum temperature 10 °C.
Mild and generally dry with patchy cloud for most, but clear spells developing at times in the east.
Westerly breeze continuing. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
Louis Allwood Today, 08:30
Forecast for today and tonight
A fine and cold start for most places, with sunny spells for a time, but clouding over from the west with a band of rain or drizzle moving east across western, northern and central areas through the day.
Breezy and mild in the south, with some rain for a time.
Band of rain sinking south across Scotland, Northern Ireland and into northern England. Blustery showers following to north.
Milica Cosic Today, 08:00
-3C bone chiller today
THE UK is set to be blitzed by snow this week after temperatures plunge to an icy -3C today.
Forecasters expect up to an inch of the white stuff to hit Scotland on Wednesday following “blizzard conditions” which happened over the weekend.
By Tuesday evening, it’s expected the snow will have disappeared in England but will remain in parts of Scotland.
According to forecaster WXCharts weather maps, snow will fall in Scotland throughout Wednesday before striking other northern parts of the UK by Thursday.
But Brits will be reaching for their scarves and hats today after waking up to a -3C bone chiller.
Milica Cosic Today, 07:30
Today's weather forecast
A largely dry start with early sunny spells, the best of these will be in the east.
Thick cloud across Northern Ireland will spread eastwards across Scotland, Wales and northern England during the day before becoming widespread during the evening.
Patchy drizzle possible in the north and west.
Milica Cosic Today, 07:00
How can winter weather damage your health?
The Met Office says: “Cold temperatures have an impact on our health, but there are other risks in winter including physical injuries from slips, trips and falls.
“As we get older it becomes harder for our bodies to detect how cold we are, and it takes longer to warm up which can be bad for our health.
“For older people in particular, the longer the exposure to the cold, the more risk of heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia, depression, worsening arthritis and increased accidents at home (associated with loss of strength and dexterity in the hands).”
Milica Cosic Today, 06:30
UK weather outlook for Tuesday and Wednesday
Tuesday will bring another cloudy day with spells of rain across northern and western areas which may be locally heavy. Brighter spells will develop at times too.
Wednesday will be cloudy with rain across northern Britain which may fall as snow across parts of Scotland, especially over high ground.
Milica Cosic Today, 06:00
Temperatures set to drop in many parts of country
Temperatures are set to plummet to a frosty -3C in Loch Rannoch as alarm clocks sound at 6am on Monday morning, while most other areas will struggle to hit above 5C before 9am.
In Camborne, Cornwall, however, the Met Office predicts temperatures staying around the 8C mark overnight.
According to the Met Office, many northwestern areas can expect rain during the week before colder conditions and wintry showers hit regions across the country on Thursday.
It comes as the agency has today forecast a bitter -6C cold snap and more snow.
Milica Cosic Today, 05:30
How to stay warm in bed during winter
With the frosty winter weather, it’s no surprise many of us are spending more time in bed to avoid the big chill.
UK-based Georgia Metcalfe, co-founder and creative director of The French Bedroom Company has come to the rescue and provided five tips that will keep you toasty throughout the next few cold months.
According to the sleep expert, the best temperature to help you nod off is around 18°C – and this can be achieved in the colder months by turning up the duvet tog.
“Choose a higher tog duvet of at least 13 which will retain as much heat as possible,” she explains.
“It will allow you to stay snuggly throughout the colder months, and you will never want to leave your boudoir as it keeps you wonderfully cosy.”
“If you want an added layer, place a velvet bedspread on top of your bed linen, or for something more luxurious, try cashmere.”
She went on to note that it’s easy to feel lethargic when the alarm goes off on a cold morning, but says you will feel more comfortable by changing the materials in your bed such as altering your bedwear to silk pyjamas and putting on a pair of soft socks as this will help you feel warmer, improving your sleep in the process.
Milica Cosic Today, 05:00
Bookies odds on snow
Forecasters are warning of two months of freezing temperatures and snow.
It is odds on at 4-5 with bookmaker Coral that this month goes on to become the coldest February in the UK since records began.
Coral’s Harry Aitkenhead said: “We make this month odds on to enter the history books as the coldest February we have ever recorded, with snow and freezing temperatures set to become the norm for the rest of winter.”
Milica Cosic Today, 04:30
Top tip: Keep an emergency winter kit in your car
No driver plans to break down but it happens and often at the most inconvenient times.
It’s best to keep an emergency kit in the car just in case, especially if it’s dark out and temperatures have plummeted.
It’s also worth keeping de-icer in the pack so you have some ready for those frosty mornings.
Hugo said: “A torch, a first-aid kit and some emergency food and drink may also come in handy, while keeping de-icer and a decent scraper in the car will make frosty morning starts less wearisome.”
Milica Cosic Today, 04:00
Keeping the house warm WITHOUT turning on the heating
There’s plenty of ways to keep the heat in at home that are more cost effective – and some tricks mean you don’t even need to turn the heating on.
Block draughts around doors and windows as well as letterbox and keyholes to keep the chill at bay You can also upgrade your windows to keep the heat in – double, or even triple-glazing is a brilliant If you have an open, decorative fireplace, a lot of heat will be escaping up the chimney – buying a chimney balloon to plug the passage of air escaping A super easy way to keep warm at home is to simply wear warmer clothes.
Read more tips here.
Milica Cosic Today, 03:00
Explained: What are the names of the upcoming storms?
Did you know the Met Office names the storms in advance?
The Met Office launched Name our Storm in 2015 and it updates the names in September to last for the next 12 months.
This coincides with the beginning of autumn when named storms are more likely to occur.
There are no storm names beginning with Q, U, X, Y and Z in line with the US National Hurricane Centre naming conventions.
The next storm will be called ‘Dudley’.
Milica Cosic Today, 02:30
Long range forecast for February 6th – 15th
Most places fairly cloudy on Sunday, and outbreaks of rain will move southeast through the day, with colder conditions to the north, and milder conditions to the south.
Through the rest of the period high pressure remains to the southwest of the UK and is expected to push low pressure systems towards the north of the country.
This will lead to an unsettled picture for much of the UK with heavy rain, stronger winds and a risk of wintry precipitation in the north while the south is expected to remain largely dry.
It will be milder for many especially in the south of the country while brief colder incursions from the north are possible throughout the period.
Milica Cosic Today, 02:00
A chaotic February
It seems February is shaping up to be a turbulent month with the elements, as a mix of wet, and windy weather with snow cause chaos.
Met forecaster James Madden said cold and snow will approach from the north during the beginning of the month, with wintry downpours potentially reaching the capital.
Long-range predictions are suggesting that snow could fall in northern regions if the freezing temperatures continue.
The risk of snow could last until at least February 11, according to forecasts, after parts of the country are soaked by rain and the white stuff.
Milica Cosic Today, 01:30
12C winter warmer this week
The chill over the next few days comes ahead of milder conditions this week, with highs of 12C expected across much of England by Wednesday.
But it'll be bleak until Sunday in some areas, particularly in the north, while those living further south will face 50mph gales and rain showers.
Met Office officials say the mild winter is coming to a very abrupt end.
"We will say goodbye to mild conditions as much colder Arctic air floods southwards across all areas," a spokesperson said.
Milica Cosic Today, 01:30
Skyrocketing energy prices
The average family will still be ￡2,417 worse off this year thanks to rocketing energy prices, higher National Insurance contributions and soaring interest rates.
Mr Sunak said his package would take the sting out of spiralling energy bills, which will go up by nearly ￡700 in April.
But he told Brits they will have to “get used” to higher energy bills and times will be “tough”.
His warning came as:
OFGEM said the energy price cap will rise to ￡1,971 from April, adding nearly ￡693 to bills. The watchdog also wants to change the rules to raise energy prices four times a year, rather than twice; THE Bank of England increased interest rates to 0.5 per cent, and slashed growth predictions; THE Bank’s boss Andrew Bailey told workers not to ask for big pay rises to stop prices spiralling; LENDERS such as Barclays, Nationwide and Lloyds immediately increased mortgage rates; INFLATION was predicted to hit 7.25 per cent in April.
Milica Cosic Today, 01:00
Keep an emergency winter kit in your car
No driver plans to break down but it happens and often at the most inconvenient times.
It’s best to keep an emergency kit in the car just in case, especially if it’s dark out and temperatures have plummeted.
It’s also worth keeping de-icer in the pack so you have some ready for those frosty mornings.
Hugo said: “A torch, a first-aid kit and some emergency food and drink may also come in handy, while keeping de-icer and a decent scraper in the car will make frosty morning starts less wearisome.”
Milica Cosic Today, 00:30
Tonight's weather
Overnight will then be dry with long clear spells although patchy cloud will build across Scotland.
Thick cloud will build into Northern Ireland by dawn bringing a chance of drizzle.
Milica Cosic Today, 00:00
February 14-28 weather outlook
The current north-south split to the weather is likely to continue from mid-February and through to the second half of the month.
Northern areas, especially the northwest, are likely to see nearer average temperatures with more rain and strong winds interspersed with a few short-lived colder spells.
Southern regions are likely to see warmer, drier and overall, more settled conditions.
John Hall 6th Feb 2022, 23:30
UK weather outlook for Tuesday and Wednesday
Tuesday will bring another cloudy day with spells of rain across northern and western areas which may be locally heavy. Brighter spells will develop at times too.
Wednesday will be cloudy with rain across northern Britain which may fall as snow across parts of Scotland, especially over high ground.
John Hall 6th Feb 2022, 23:30
Keep an emergency winter kit in your car
No driver plans to break down but it happens and often at the most inconvenient times.
It’s best to keep an emergency kit in the car just in case, especially if it’s dark out and temperatures have plummeted.
It’s also worth keeping de-icer in the pack so you have some ready for those frosty mornings.
Hugo said: “A torch, a first-aid kit and some emergency food and drink may also come in handy, while keeping de-icer and a decent scraper in the car will make frosty morning starts less wearisome.”
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