The week has started with freezing temperatures dropping to -7C.

This week, the United Kingdom is in for a change in weather after a pleasant and mild weekend. According to the Met Office, temperatures will drop and wintry conditions will return. After reaching a high of 16C, Monday night will bring a significant drop to as low as -7C in some areas, accompanied by wet and windy conditions, as explained by spokeswoman Becky Mitchell.

Mitchell elaborated, saying, "We can expect some heavy rain and strong winds as various bands of rain move in from the west. Although there may be some dry periods, overall it will be quite wet and breezy throughout the country." She also reassures that while the rain may be heavy in some places, it is not expected to cause any major issues. However, the western regions will experience the most rain, with occasional breaks of dry weather.

According to Mitchell, this week's temperatures will be slightly below average, with bouts of rain and northerly winds. "On Tuesday, there will be a gradual spread of rain from the west. Temperatures throughout the week will hover around the mid-single digits, making for a chilly atmosphere." She also predicts overnight frost, particularly on Monday night, with temperatures potentially dropping to -7C in rural areas of Scotland. This is expected to be the coldest night of the week, but temperatures will return to average levels by midweek, with a mix of rain and dry intervals.

The recent warm spell that the UK experienced over the weekend was a brief break from the colder temperatures that plagued November. This November was particularly frosty, and it's not surprising considering the wet weather we've had this year. In fact, last winter was the eighth wettest in 150 years, and this winter is shaping up to be similar. The reason behind this is quite simple - warmer temperatures can hold more water, resulting in more intense rainfall, as reported by The Week.

One factor that may be contributing to the heavy downpours is the jet stream, a current of strong winds that encircle the Earth's atmosphere. The polar jet stream, in particular, affects the UK's weather and helps maintain its usually moderate climate by keeping the cold Arctic air in check. However, in the winter, it can also bring about rainier conditions. With the ongoing effects of global warming, experts warn that the jet stream may lead to even wetter winters in the future, but also drier summers.

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