Sudden Cold Snap Sweeping Britain

[Jazzy]

A sudden cold snap is sweeping Britain today, with northern Scotland the first area of the country hit by the freezing temperatures.

North-westerly winds whipping off the Arctic are expected to bring at least two weeks of wintry conditions, making November up to 3C (37.4F) colder than last year.

Temperatures are expected to fall below zero across the country and peak at just 4C (39.2F) or 5C (41F).

People in the higher regions of Scotland are also expected see the season's first blanketing of snow - with further wintry showers set to move south as the week progresses.

Sky News weather presenter Nazaneen Ghaffar said the entire UK would see the mercury plummet by Tuesday.

"North-westerly winds will bring a much colder air-mass this week and temperatures will be just below the average for the time of year," she said.

"Overnight frost and ice is also expected under clear skies, where temperatures will plummet below freezing for most."

She added that some parts were likely to see their first glimpse of snow for the winter.

"Some snow is likely as well, mainly over Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England and north Wales," she said.

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Are you experiencing freezing temperatures where you live?

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Stay warm out there peeps !

 

[Evil Eye]

Nope, still above freezing point here.
Not that it's warm exactly...

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Nope, still above freezing point here.
Not that it's warm exactly...

Stay warm EE!

 

[Evil Eye]

Planning on it!

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Do you have a nice warm jacket?

 

[Evil Eye]

Certainly.
Do you? Given your climate...

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Not too thick but it works.

 

[Sinon]

I do not enjoy this weather. Limping around like a cripple and all.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

I do not enjoy this weather. Limping around like a cripple and all.

What happened?

 

[Sinon]

Broke my leg some years back. Ever since, pressure drops, cold/wet weather etc. leave me unable to walk properly, so I drag myself around and stay dosed on painkillers so I don't just fall to the ground and curl into the fetal position while demanding vodka.

That happened once, it was not a good time.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Broke my leg some years back. Ever since, pressure drops, cold/wet weather etc. leave me unable to walk properly, so I drag myself around and stay dosed on painkillers so I don't just fall to the ground and curl into the fetal position while demanding vodka.

That happened once, it was not a good time.

Oh, that sucks. Are you going to be like that forever?

 

[Sinon]

I'm stuck with it forever. Alternatively, until I somehow end up having it amputated for whatever reason, which is unlikely.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

I'm stuck with it forever. Alternatively, until I somehow end up having it amputated for whatever reason, which is unlikely.

Oh. Well hopefully it'll improve one day, even if it's unlikely.

 

[Sinon]

It's no big deal, really. You learn to deal with it. I prefer it to being in a wheelchair.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

It's no big deal, really. You learn to deal with it. I prefer it to being in a wheelchair.

I suppose thats true. Glad you're positive about it.

 

[Crusader]

Bad times ahead.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Bad times ahead.

You should be used to it by now