Met Office weather forecast: Temperatures to PLUNGE this week with WINTRY winds
THE MERCURY dipped over the weekend and some may have been feeling the cold, with temperatures now set to drop even further this week.
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Tonight, winds will continue along the east coast of the UK into tomorrow.
On Tuesday, northeastern hills will see wintry flurries and strong winds will continue in the far east, accompanied by light showers.
This week temperatures are again set to drop, with Wednesday seeing highs of just 5C in the South of England and highs of a chilly 3C in Scotland.
Wednesday will get off to a frosty start for many according to the Met Office, whilst the rest of the day will stay cold and dry but bright.
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Over the next few days, the Met Office’s Mark Wilson explained that even though the weather may begin dry for large parts of the country the majority of the nation will be hit by strong winds.
He said: “There will be a few showers which will continue across northern parts of Scotland and these could be wintry over higher grounds.
“The main thing for Monday will be the strength of the wind as winds will strengthen across all areas.
“Particularly for northern Scotland as we can see gales or severe gales developing through the afternoon.
“Gusts could reach up to 70 or 75mph and we have a yellow wind warning in force as it could have some strong impacts.
“Through the rest of Monday into the evening and overnight that cloud and patchy rain will clear its way southwards.
“Behind it something drier and clearer but with a fair few showers continuing across the north and the northeast.”
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Meanwhile, estimated findings predict that the UK could be covered by snow in little more than a week.
This weather chart predicts that by Tuesday, January 15 a continental snow blast will have made its way to the UK.
The MetDesk chart predicts that Scotland, in particular, will bear the brunt of heavy snow.
However, these findings are only an estimate and have not yet been predicted by forecasters.