When '1C Arctic blast' will hit UK in Britain

The impending arrival of the '1C Arctic Blast' in the United Kingdom is poised to significantly impact weather conditions across the region. Meteorological forecasts indicate that this extreme cold snap, characterized by a marked drop in temperatures and adverse weather patterns, is expected to occur within the next week. The phenomenon is attributed to an influx of polar air masses descending from the Arctic, which will displace milder Atlantic air and lead to a dramatic shift in climatic conditions

As temperatures are projected to plummet to as low as 1°C, various sectors may experience considerable disruption. Transportation systems could face delays due to icy roads and reduced visibility, while public health concerns may arise for vulnerable populations exposed to such severe cold. Moreover, agricultural practices could be adversely affected; frost damage poses a risk to crops that are not adequately protected against sudden drops in temperature

The latest cold weather maps from WXCharts show temperatures dropping by up to 26C in less than a week.

The provider uses data from MetDesk, and the charts indicate that Scotland and Northern Ireland could see temperatures of just 1C by Thursday, September 12.

The gathering moisture spilled over into heavy rain on Thursday, with storms producing several inches of water over dozens of areas. However, the Met Office predicts “finer spells” for the weeks ahead, reports the Mirror.

Areas of England will not be exempt from the chill, with Manchester bracing for 1C, while Wales anticipates around 3C. In the southeast, including hotspots such as London and Norwich, forecasts show a steep decline to roughly 5C to 6C. This marks a staggering 20C change from the sweltering heat felt on Friday, September 6. Some areas like Newcastle might escape the worst of the icy conditions, expecting milder readings of about 12C.

"For Scotland the winds will become mainly easterly, bringing dry sunny weather to north-west Scotland, while the east will be generally cloudy and some bands of rain may head into the east and especially south-east of Scotland at times.

"For much of Northern Ireland, especially the west and north, it may stay mostly dry during the second half of the week as well. Temperatures overall are forecast to be 1 to 2C above the 1991-2020 long-term average in most of England and Wales, but in the northern half of Scotland they may be near to slightly below average due to the colder air moving in from the north from around midweek."

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Sarah H

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