UK braces for more snow after Storm Bert (Image: WXCharts/PA)
across the are set to drop again next week in the wake of , with northern areas seeing more snowfall just in time for December.
A return of cooler wintry weather is on the cards across the country after it was battered by strong winds and rain over the weekend.
Forecasts from WXCharts have pinpointed the exact areas that could be impacted by freezing temperatures and snowfall in the coming week – and parts of England might get another dusting before the month is out.
According to the weather maps, temperatures will begin to drop across the UK on Tuesday night and hover between 0C and the single digits in the following days. The coldest period wil be in parts of Scotland near Inverness on Thursday, November 28, with a drop to a maximum of 10C.
Temperatures in the UK will begin to drop on Tuesday (Image: WXCharts)
Weather maps show snow forecast for the UK (Image: WXCharts)
Most of Scotland is predicted to see some snow earlier in the week, with depths of around 1cm in Inverness, Aberdeen and southeast regions including Edinburgh. Parts of the Scottish Highlands will also see snow depths of up to 10cm on Monday aand Tuesday and temperatures of around -5C.
Northern England, including Carlisle and Newcastle, could also see a sprinkling on Wednesday and Thursday, largely replaced by rain moving across the region from Friday night.
The latest icy blast is not expected to hit southern parts of the country, but mercury levels could hover around 4C late next week with highs of 7C or 8C, setting the stage for a chilly December.
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Temperatures will be lowest in Scotland on Thursday, according to the forecaster (Image: WXCharts)
It comes after Storm Bert brought more than 80% of November’s average monthly rainfall in less than 48 hours this week, causing disruption across the country.
The issued a fourth wind warning for the UK on Sunday morning, covering central and eastern parts of England until 9pm. More than 250 flood alerts were put in place for England, Wales and Scotland after the storm arrived on Saturday and strong winds have also caused widespread travel disruption.
Met Office five-day forecast
This evening and tonight
Persistent, heavy rain moving southwards across the UK with drier spells elsewhere. Heavy wind in the north and thundery showers in western England.
Monday:
Frequent wintry showers in the northwest, with occasional sunny spells. Strong winds across the UK and heavy showers with the risk of hail and thunderstorms.
Outlook from Tuesday to Thursday:
Showers expected across the north on Tuesday, with heavy rain and winds in the south on Wednesday. High pressure bringing more settled weather on Thursday.