UK Braces for Icy Blast: Snow Maps Show Freezing Temperatures Set to Hit -4°C

The UK is gearing up for a severe drop in temperature, with snow expected to blanket parts of the country as early as this week. Forecasts reveal that a chilly Arctic blast will bring sub-zero temperatures, dropping as low as -4°C in some areas, turning snow maps icy blue. This cold snap is predicted to affect a wide range of regions, prompting warnings of potentially hazardous travel conditions.

As colder air moves in from the north, meteorologists predict that Scotland and parts of northern England will experience the first snowfall. The chill will gradually extend to central and southern parts of the country, leading to frost and icy roads. Areas of higher altitude, like the Pennines and Scottish Highlands, are expected to bear the brunt of the snowfall, but even lowland areas may see flurries as temperatures plummet.

This sharp drop in temperatures is attributed to a