Cold weather forecast as exact date UK plunges into 0C Arctic blast revealed - new maps

Parts of Britain are likely to witness cold weather, as the latest weather maps suggest temperature levels will plummet to 0C this week. Weather maps from WXCharts show mercury levels plunging as low as 0C in the northern areas of Scotland on Thursday, September 12.

According to experts, a northerly flow will bring Arctic air south from mid-week, with temperatures struggling to reach higher than 10C by Wednesday and blustery showers blown down by the cold northerly wind.

There will be a chance of frost in parts of the north too, experts believe.

WXCharts weather maps show that temperatures across the country will come down to single digits with even areas such as Manchester and Birmingham shivering at 4C.

Nick Finnis, a meteorologist with Netweather.tv has predicted some snow over the Scottish mountains.

He said in his blog: "Western Scotland has seen the driest, sunniest and some of the warmest weather over recent days.

"But it will turn much cooler from the north across all parts through the week, so much so, that Wednesday and Thursday nights will turn chilly for all, with temperatures falling into low single figures widely, with a risk of frost in sheltered areas in the north. There will likely be some snow over Scottish mountain tops too."

The weather prediction comes as parts of the country are witnessing rain and thunder conditions with the Met Office issuing a yellow warning.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Andy Page, said: “Of particular concern is a prolonged spell of heavy rain over or close to Shetland during Tuesday. A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued. We are also monitoring the potential for a period of strong northwesterly winds, especially for Orkney and perhaps also into parts of the Moray and Aberdeenshire coast.”

“We will continue to assess the need for weather warnings, so please keep up to date with our latest forecasts and warnings for your area.”

Met Office's five-day forecast

Today:

Sunshine and isolated showers in the south initially. However, a band of rain gradually moving south across England and Wales. Sunshine and blustery showers further north. Heavy rain and gale force winds affecting the far northeast of Scotland. Turning colder.

Tonight:

Rain soon clearing from southeast England, then a colder night than of late everywhere. Clear periods, but with blustery showers in the north and west. Patchy frost in the north.

Wednesday:

A day of sunshine and scattered, locally heavy, blustery showers. Showers most widespread in the north and west. Feeling chilly everywhere in the brisk north to northwesterly wind.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Sunshine and showers on Thursday, though gradually becoming drier and less windy. Mostly fine with sunshine in the south thereafter, but wet and windy in the north later. Night frosts.