UK weather: Biting cold with patches of wintry showers

In parts of Scotland it dipped to as low as -11C this morning

In parts of Scotland, it dipped to as low as -11C this morning (PA)

Temperatures plunged overnight into Wednesday, causing the Met Office to issue three yellow ice warnings across the UK, including eastern parts of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

In parts of Scotland, it dipped to as low as -11C this morning, and cold weather is expected to remain throughout the whole of the UK today. 

The Met Office is continuing to monitor two conflicting weather events which are causing frosty conditions, similar to those experienced during the ‘Beast from the East’ in 2018. 

The agency predicts further showers are expected in the east and south-east at times, and snow is forecast across the Pennines.

Many central, west and northwestern parts of the UK, meanwhile, will experience clearer skies and sunny spells, with brighter weather compared to the last few days.

Later on in the afternoon, a cold front will bring sleet and snow into the north-west of England, as well as across central Scotland, turning icy in places.

Elsewhere, clear skies will lead to a severe frost for much of the UK, with some fog developing in the south with light winds.

Heading into Thursday, the Met Office forecasts another frosty night, with wintry showers on the cards for East Anglia and the southeast.

A band of rain, sleet and inland snow is expected to move south across Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England through the day, with wintry showers following.

As temperatures remain low throughout the week, the Met Office urges the public to heat their homes “to at least 18C”. 

They add, “insulating your home not only helps keep you warm and healthy, but it can also help you keep your heating costs down.”