The Met Office are predicting a cold December, with temperatures dropping drastically on the Isle of Wight over the next few days.
By 9am on Friday, the temperature outside will feel like -4° in Ventnor, according to the forecast.
Arctic maritime airmass
The Met Office say that the arctic maritime airmass will push across the UK from the north this week, delivering some cold days, overnight frosts and a risk of wintry showers and snow.
Sherwin: Daytime temperatures struggling to get above freezing
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Rebekah Sherwin, said,
“Temperatures will start to dip this week, with daytime temperatures struggling to get above freezing in many places from mid-week onwards. However, the cold air from the Arctic will also bring brighter conditions, with some dry, sunny spells in many areas, particularly away from the coast.
“Showers will turn more wintry as the week goes on with a risk of snow at times. A yellow National Severe Weather Warning for snow has been issued for Wednesday covering northern Scotland. We can expect to see some snow and wintry showers further south as the week progresses, particularly in coastal areas or over higher ground.
“There will be widespread frosts with temperatures falling to as low as -10°C overnight in isolated spots by the end of the week.”
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