The UK is expected to be hit by a deep freeze later this month. Meteorological winter has officially arrived, and with it, some brisk temperatures are destined to arrive in Britain.
While it is not yet known whether the country will experience a white Christmas this year, temperatures are expected to plummet in the run-up to the big day. According to forecaster WXCharts, temperatures as low as -3C will affect some parts of the country, with the mercury slightly higher at -2C in other areas on December 23.
On December 23, WXCharts suggests that the border region of South Lanarkshire and Dumfries-shire in Scotland seems to be one of the places to feel temperatures as low as -3C.
Meanwhile, Fife and Perth and Kinross are also expected to see the same temperature.
In addition, Inverness-shire will be plunged to the same sub-zero temperature, it is thought, as well as a section of England, just above Newcastle in Northumberland.
WXCharts appears to suggest as well that Cumbria will see -3C, along with possibly parts of Durham and North Yorkshire.
Meanwhile, the Met Office has issued its own forecast for December 23 to January 6.
Its experts say: "Changeable conditions are expected across the UK during this period.
"Low pressure systems will probably dominate, meaning showers or longer spells of rain, heavy at times, for much of the UK and some hill snow in the north.
"Periods of strong wind are also possible, especially around coasts.
"Some drier, more settled spells are possible but how long these last is very uncertain.
"Temperatures will likely be close to average or slightly above overall."
Separately, the weather service has also issued 10 weather warnings for Tuesday for rain and wind. They cover the entirety of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and the south west of England.
In areas affected by an amber alert, homes and businesses are likely to be flooded, causing damage to some buildings, experts say.
In addition, residents can expect likely fast-flowing or deep floodwater, causing danger to life, as well as delays and some cancellations to train and bus services.
Moreover, spray and flooding will probably lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures, and there is a good chance that some communities will be cut off by flooded roads.
Finally, power cuts and a loss of other services to some homes and businesses are likely.
