The latest UK weather maps have revealed when temperatures will jump up by a whopping 22C in what many Brits will hope marks the end of a bitter icy spell. The latest data from WX Charts shows that temperatures are predicted to plummet to a bone-chilling -11C on Wednesday morning, while the UK’s 10-day big freeze is set to last into the start of this week.
Within days, though, the mercury is set to rise by an insane 22C – increasing to a very mild 11C in parts of England six days later on next Tuesday, January 23. Maps show that it will be around 11C in the likes of Cornwall, Devon and the south coast.
Meanwhile, it will reach 10C in parts of Wales, 8C in the Midlands and 6C in the north of England. It’s not such good news for Scotland, however, as temperatures will remain around the 0C mark everywhere north of Glasgow, while it will be a slightly warmer 3C across the south of Scotland, according to the most recent forecasts.
It comes as the Met Office is predicting warmer weather as “Atlantic frontal systems” move towards the UK from the west, which could in turn increase the chance of heavy rain and gales, with maps from WX Charts revealing there could be wind speeds of more than 60mph as temperatures rise.
Predicting the long range forecast for the period between January 20 and January 29, a spokesperson for the Met Office said: “Over the weekend, a transition to less cold conditions will occur as Atlantic frontal systems start to arrive from the west, eventually bringing spells of rain and strong winds across all areas.
“Following this transition, rain is likely to be heavy at times across many western hills. Whilst conditions will turn milder, this transition brings the chance of some transient snow for higher ground in the north of Scotland.”
The long-range forecast continued: “Once established by the end of the weekend, milder and wetter than normal conditions seem most likely to persist through to late-January, although the south could have some drier spells of weather at times, especially later in the month, when the chance of overnight frost and fog increases once again.”
The warmer spell of weather may only be fleeting, however, as the Met Office predicts that between the period of January 20 and February 13 that a “drier and colder scenario” is most likely during the start of February as we head towards spring.
Despite there being a “lower chance” of milder interludes, top weather experts are predicting that winds from the north or east will lead to an “increased” chance of freezing weather conditions. Rain and strong winds will also be likely as we head towards the middle of February.
Tuesday, January 16 until Saturday, January 20
Headline:
Remaining cold today with further snow in the north.
Today:
Outbreaks of sleet and snow will move across northern areas, with some heavy snow possible for a time, especially across parts of Scotland. Dry elsewhere with sunny spells, but for all areas it will be another very cold day.
Tonight:
Frequent snow showers continuing in northern Scotland and Northern Ireland. Otherwise sleet and snow clearing northern areas leading to an ice risk. Clear skies elsewhere with a widespread severe frost.
Wednesday:
Snow showers feeding into coastal areas, mainly across Scotland. Elsewhere, many inland areas dry and sunny, though cloudier skies at first in south with odd wintry flurry possible.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Very cold at first with further snow showers, mainly near coastal areas. Turning milder into the weekend with bands of rain and strong winds beginning to move across the country.
