Brace yourselves for a return to cold weather this weekend in Britain.

Much of England will struggle to warm up above 5°C (41°F) during the day, and overnight lows will plummet to sub-zero temperatures.

Northern Scotland: A Brief Warm Spot

The good news for some comes from northern Scotland, where temperatures will remain milder compared to the rest of the UK.

After reaching 16°C (61°F) on Tuesday, northern Scotland will be the warmest area tomorrow.

However, even here, things are about to cool down as the weekend approaches.

A Sudden Drop in Temperatures

By Saturday, England and Wales will experience temperatures that are 3°C to 6°C below the usual average.

Expect daytime highs of just 3°C (37°F) to 5°C (41°F) in most parts of England and Wales, with the South West seeing a slightly warmer 8°C (47°F), and Scotland reaching 9°C (48°F).

As the night falls, temperatures in the North of England are set to drop to -2°C (28°F), with much of the rest of the UK experiencing lows between 0°C (32°F) and 3°C (37°F).

Sunday: Cold but Clear

The chill will continue into Sunday, with daytime highs ranging from 3°C (37°F) to 6°C (43°F) for most of England.

The South West and Scotland might see slightly warmer conditions, with temperatures reaching 9°C (48°F).

Northern Ireland could even reach a high of 10°C (50°F).

A Wet and Windy Start to the Weekend

Tonight, expect rain to move down from North West Scotland, slowly shifting south.

Mild temperatures will dominate southern England and Wales as cloud spreads north.

Tomorrow, rain in Scotland will ease, giving way to brighter skies, while South East England remains cloudy, and temperatures begin to feel cooler.

Saturday could bring wind and rain to the North West, with the rest of England experiencing mostly cloudy skies and occasional drizzle.

A Record-Breaking January So Far

Earlier this week, Cassley in the Scottish Highlands recorded 15.7°C (60.3°F) on January 14, marking the warmest January day in the UK so far this year.

This broke the previous record of 14.2°C (57.6°F) set in Somerset on January 5.

In contrast, just a few days ago, temperatures in the Highlands plunged to a bone-chilling -18.9°C (-2°F).

Last weekend, much of the UK endured sub-freezing temperatures, with the coldest reading being -19°C (-2°F) in Scotland.

A Swift Change in Weather Patterns

The drastic shift in temperatures has been noticeable.

In northern Scotland, temperatures swung by an incredible 34.6°C (62.3°F) between Saturday and Tuesday.

While northern Scotland’s average low for this time of year is -0.3°C (31.5°F), England’s overnight lows typically hover around 1.5°C (34.7°F).

Disruptions and Travel Alerts

The UK Health Security Agency issued a cold weather health alert across England earlier this month, as the prolonged cold spell caused significant disruption.

The Met Office also issued a yellow fog alert for much of England until today, with travel delays possible due to poor visibility.

This comes on the back of recent weather-related disruptions at major airports like Heathrow, Luton, and Manchester, where fog, snow, and ice caused delays over the holidays.

What’s Next?

With the cold weather sticking around for the weekend and beyond, we’ll have to keep an eye on how conditions evolve and whether the wintry weather continues to cause travel disruptions.

Keep warm and stay prepared for more chilly days ahead!

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