UK weather maps shows where snow will fall as Met Office warns of -7C freeze

The Met Office has warned that temperatures could plummet as low as -7C in parts of the UK this weekend, with some areas forecast snow.

Sub-zero temperatures are likely overnight over the coming days, with a risk of icy patches developing, the Met Office said. Yellow cold health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for a number of areas across England, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and the South East.

The cold health alert, which warns that the weather is likely to lead to a greater risk to life for vulnerable people, will be in place from 9am on Friday until 9am on Tuesday.

Stephen Dixon, spokesperson for the Met Office, said: “What we’re seeing with the UK’s weather over the next few days is the influence of high pressure and the development of south easterly air flow which will see temperatures drop for many.

“Overnight we could see temperatures drop as low as -7C in rural parts of Scotland from Friday into the weekend. Further south we’re still likely to see through the weekend sub-zero temperatures. Rural parts of southern Wales could reach -4C from Friday overnight into the weekend.”

Mr Dixon said it would be a “cold period” but not “historically noteworthy”. Day-time temperatures will be “slightly below” the average maximum for February which is 7C, he said.

He added: “February has started warmer than average, so it’s going to be a return to more typical February averages, albeit a bit colder.”

On the chances of snow, Mr Dixon said: “From Friday, there’s a chance of some snow drifting in to parts of the south of England and south Wales, however this is relatively short-lived, it’s not expected to be impactful at the moment.” He said higher ground in