What the weather will be like near you this week as 'proper cold' sets in
The UK is set to experience its ‘first proper cold weather’ this autumn over the next few days.
The UK is set to experience “some proper cold weather for the first time this autumn” as an arctic air mass rolls in.
Temperatures over the weekend reached 15C, and while rain has been experienced this week, it hasn't got any colder.
However, the next couple of days will see a big change, with cold weather expected over much of the country, according to BBC weather forecaster Darren Bett.
He told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on Wednesday morning: “We’ve got an arctic air mass heading our way over the next couple of days, some proper cold weather for the first time this autumn.“
Arctic air masses bring wet, cold air into the country and are responsible for snow in winter.
Calmer conditions have been experienced so far this week, following Storm Debi last week, which brought flooding, heavy rain and high winds to the UK for several days.
A change is on its way...👀📉
After a rather mild, albeit cloudy few days, temperatures are going to drop as we go into Friday and the start of the weekend
It'll feel even colder along eastern coasts with a brisk northerly wind 🥶 pic.twitter.com/38qY569dDR— Met Office (@metoffice) November 22, 2023
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There is a split between the north and south of the country on Wednesday and Thursday.
There will be outbreaks of rain in the north and mainly dry in the south, the Met Office says.
The rain will push further south on Friday and will be accompanied by brighter but colder conditions.
Colder conditions will continue to sink south on Friday, with wintry showers in the northeast.
It will be mostly dry and sunny over the weekend with a widespread frost at first.
Yahoo News UK looks at what the weather will be like in your region this week according to the Met Office forecast.
North East
Wednesday
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle but dry and bright spells developing in the afternoon. Windy but staying mild. Maximum temperature 13C.
Thursday
Rain to begin with but drier and brighter by the afternoon. Gusty winds, with temperatures turning colder. Maximum temperature 13C.
Friday to Sunday
Largely dry with sunny spells but turning cloudier on Sunday. Colder with widespread frost on Saturday night.
North West
Wednesday
Generally cloudy with light drizzle in some places but most areas dry with some bright spells. Gusty winds but staying mild. Maximum temperature 13C.
Thursday
Cloudy, mild and windy with possible gales on coasts. Patchy light drizzle will turn to rain, turning colder. Maximum temperature 13C.
Friday to Sunday
Largely dry and sunny on Friday and Saturday but feeling cold with overnight frosts. Cloudier and less cold on Sunday with some rain expected.
South West
Wednesday
Fairly bright with cloud developing but largely staying dry and mild. Turning breezier. Maximum temperature 13C.
Thursday
Breezy and mild with temperatures well above average for November. Generally dry but showery rain possible overnight,. Maximum temperature 13C.
Friday to Sunday
Largely dry and chilly on Friday and Saturday with some sunny spells. Frost overnight, turning milder on Sunday with some rain.
London and the South East
Wednesday
Dry and bright with some hazy sunny spells. Turning cloudier with some rain and drizzle. Breezy. Maximum temperature 11C.
Thursday
Dry and bright in the morning but rain expected in the afternoon. Turning drier but colder. Maximum temperature 13C.
Friday to Sunday
Largely dry with sunny spells on Friday and Saturday with some showers on the coast,. Dry and sunny on Sunday but colder with widespread frost.
East Midlands
Wednesday
Cloudier with outbreaks of drizzle. Turning drier and brighter but windier. Maximum temperature 12C.
Thursday
Rain expected after a dry and bright start. Dry, clear and cold by the evening. Maximum temperature 13C.
Friday to Sunday
Largely dry and sunny throughout the weekend but colder with widespread frost.
West Midlands
Wednesday
Cloudy with some bright and sunny intervals. A few light showers possible, with breezy conditions. Maximum temperature 13C.
Thursday
Breezy and mild with some sunny spells. Showery rain during the evening, Maximum temperature 13C.
Friday to Sunday
Largely dry and sunny on Friday and Saturday but feeling cold. Cloudier and less cold on Sunday with possible rain.
Northern Ireland
Wednesday
Cloudy and mainly dry with some patchy light drizzle in the west. Moderate winds. Maximum temperature 13C,
Thursday
Cloudy with some patchy drizzle. Moderate winds. Maximum temperature 9C.
Friday to Sunday
Mainly dry and bright with light winds. Rain possible on Sunday.
Wales
Wednesday
Generally cloudy with some sunny intervals. Drizzly and windy but remaining mild. Maximum temperature 13C.
Thursday
Windy but mild with some drizzle. Showery rain moving south later in the day. Maximum temperature 13C.
Friday to Sunday
Largely dry and sunny but feeling cold with overnight frosts. Cloudier and less cold on Sunday with a chance of rain.
Scotland
Wednesday
Mild but cloudy and breezy with patchy outbreaks of rain. Maximum temperature 13C.
Thursday
Dry and breezy with sunny spells. Winds easing later in the day. Maximum temperature 9C.
Friday to Sunday
Cold but dry with sunny spells on Friday and Saturday. Milder on Sunday with some rain.
