Temperatures drop to unseasonably low levels as cold snap hits UK

Tuesday started on a frosty note across much of England and Wales.
A weak weather front across Scotland and Northern Ireland has kept the frost at bay here bringing instead a little rain. However as the front progresses south to England and Wales, no more than a splash is expected.
Scattered showers will follow this weather front, mainly in Scotland, Northern Ireland and later northern England but there will also be a lot of dry and sunny weather between.
There will be less bite to the wind on Tuesday, which will be very noticeable for the east coast. Daytime temperatures will return briefly to average, which ranges from about 12-17C north to south.
From Wednesday, however, temperatures are set to drop once again.
With the air coming from northern Scandinavia and the Arctic circle, temperatures will be around 3-7C below average.
Low pressure will become more dominant with some strengthening winds and showers.
With the colder air in place those showers could be wintry with snow over the high ground of Scotland, which is not unusual at this time of year.
Gardeners beware that further ground frost is still likely too.




