November 24th 2023.
The UK is bracing itself for the coldest night of the year this weekend, with an arctic blast bringing snow and temperatures plummeting to below zero. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for the Shetland archipelago, with gusts of up to 60mph expected for the next 24 hours.
The north of Scotland and peaks above 400 metres are expected to see sleet and snow, while Wales and rural parts of the South West will be hit with temperatures down to minus 4C and minus 5C, respectively. Daytime temperatures will be struggling to reach double digits on Saturday, but will start to climb back up to 10C on Sunday and into the upcoming week.
The Met Office spokesperson said that this kind of cold and variable weather is to be expected at this time of year, and that the UK usually sees its first frosts in October. He pointed out that it only takes a swift shift from a southern to a northern wind to cause a considerable temperature drop.
The north-east of the country is being battered by strong winds, which will create high waves and make travelling difficult for lorry drivers this weekend. The winds are gradually moving south, but are expected to die down in the more southerly regions.
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