A deep freeze is set to hit the UK on December 23, with temperatures as low as -3C expected in parts of Scotland and northern England, according to WXCharts weather maps
Britain is braced for a bitter cold snap later this month. Meteorological winter has officially begun, bringing with it some sharp temperatures to set the nation’s teeth chattering.
Whilst it remains uncertain whether the UK will be blanketed in a white Christmas this year, temperatures are forecast to nosedive in the lead-up to the festive period. Weather forecaster WXCharts predicts temperatures could drop as low as -3C across certain regions, with the thermometer reading a marginally warmer -2C elsewhere on December 23.
On December 23, WXCharts indicates that the border area between South Lanarkshire and Dumfriesshire in Scotland appears to be amongst the locations set to endure the coldest temperatures, as well as Fife and Perth and Kinross, Inverness-shire, and a part of England just north of Newcastle, reports the Express.
WXCharts also indicates that Cumbria will witness -3C, potentially extending to sections of Durham and North Yorkshire.
Meanwhile, the Met Office has released its own outlook for December 23 to January 6.
Their specialists state: “Changeable conditions are expected across the UK during this period.
“Low pressure systems will probably dominate, meaning showers or longer spells of rain, heavy at times, for much of the UK and some hill snow in the north.
“Periods of strong wind are also possible, especially around coasts.
“Some drier, more settled spells are possible but how long these last is very uncertain.
“Temperatures will likely be close to average or slightly above overall.”
The Met Office has issued 10 weather warnings for Tuesday covering rain and wind. These alerts encompass all of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, plus south-west England.
In regions under amber warnings, properties and businesses face probable flooding, with potential structural damage to buildings, forecasters warn.
Additionally, locals should brace for potentially rapid-flowing or deep flood waters, posing serious risks to life, alongside disruptions and possible cancellations to rail and bus services.
Furthermore, surface water and flooding will probably create hazardous driving conditions and trigger some road closures, with a strong likelihood that certain communities may become isolated by flooded routes.
Lastly, electricity outages and disruption to other essential services affecting homes and businesses are anticipated.
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