WEATHER warnings have been issued as two hellish weather fronts are set to chill Brits to the bone.
A new 2021 version of the infamous 2018 Beast from East bringing an icy blast of freezing air is wrestling with La Nina – which threatens wet and stormy weather.
A Met Office spokesperson said: "You’ve got the two events happening at the same time so they vie against each other in a sense.
"They’re sort of fighting for influence over the UK, we’re a very small dot in the middle of the ocean."
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- Debbie White
SCOTLAND SEES MERCURY PLUNGE TO -8C
Kinbrace recorded the lowest temperature in the UK on Tuesday, January 5, according to the Met Office.
The Scottish village saw the mercury dive to -7.6C.
The Met Office tweeted that Tuesday was "another cold day with wintry showers feeding in on a brisk northeasterly wind".
- Debbie White
'MISBEHAVING STRATOSPHERE' SIGN OF BEAST FROM THE EAST
The notorious Beast from the East in 2018 brought record cold temperatures because of a phenomenon called a Sudden Stratospheric Warming – which is when rapid warming occurs ten to 50km above the earth's surface.
John Hammond, from Weathertrending, told The Sun Online: "That caused the 'Polar Vortex' to go into reverse, delivering bitter winds from Siberia, instead of our more usual mild Atlantic winds.
"There are signs that the stratosphere is beginning to ‘misbehave’ again this winter, which may have unpredictable and extreme impacts on our weather later on this winter."
- Debbie White
SNOW BOMB WARNING
John Hammond from Weathertrending told The Sun Online: "While last winter was very mild, there are signs that this winter will be quite different.
"Of course some places have already had snow, and much of early December stayed quite cold, with the possibility of further snow in places."
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- Debbie White
SUDDEN STRATOSPHERE WARMING
Weather forecasting models are predicting with increasing confidence that a Sudden Stratosphere Warming event will take place this week.
Met Office spokeswoman Nicola Maxey said: "You've got two events happening at the same time so they vie against each other in a sense.
"They're sort of fighting for influence over the UK, we're a very small dot in the middle of the ocean."
- Debbie White
SNOWSTORMS TO BATTER BRITAIN
Brits will be battered by snowstorms and extreme temperatures as the Beast from the East is set to arrive next week.
As well as the Beast from the East, meteorologists are tracking a La Nina in the Pacific, which could bring wet and stormy weather as it increases the UK's chances of westerly winds.
- Debbie White
WINTRY SHOWERS FOR WEDNESDAY
Wednesday has kicked off with an icy start in places, says the Met Office.
Today, we can expect "showers, some wintry, with the best of the early sunshine in the northwest," it adds.
- Debbie White
BEAST FROM THE EAST TO RETURN
The white weather comes as forecasts revealed that Britain could see the Beast from the East return.
The last Siberian weather front to be given the nickname hit in 2018 when snow blanketed large parts of Britain and temperatures plummeted to -10C.
Siberian winds are still pushing in from the east, with the UK expected to see more frost, ice and snow during the rest of the week.
And forecasters are now warning that a "Sudden Stratosphere Warming" could trigger another Beast from the East next week.
- Debbie White
SNOW ON THURSDAY/FRIDAY?
The Met Office has said that the south-east of England could see snow on Thursday or Friday this week – but it's unlikely to stay for long.
Spokeswoman Nicola Maxey said: "We may see the odd flurry down to lower levels, particularly in the north-east, maybe the north-west depending on what day you're looking at.
"But certainly any snow to lower levels will be quite transient really and not last very long."
- Debbie White
BRITS SHIVER THROUGH CHILLY NIGHT
An ice warning is currently in place for most of the North East – with forecasters predicting the white stuff could even reach the South East as the mercury continues to plummet.
The Met Office has warned those from Nottingham up to Edinburgh, and from Burnley to the east coast to expect "icy surfaces leading to difficult travel conditions in places".
The service has also said that the severe conditions could lead to injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces and that roads, pavements and cycle paths will see icy patches.
And the Met Office warned: "A locally severe frost is likely in North West Scotland, where temperatures may plummet to a low of minus 13 Celsius."
- Britta Zeltmann
SNOW REPORTS
There have been reports of snow falling on the M25 and M26 this morning.
Drivers are being urged to take care.
- Britta Zeltmann
ICE WARNING
It's set to be an icy start today with weather warnings in place for Northern Ireland, Yorkshire, Scotland, the north of England and the East Midlands.
The Met Office issued its ice warnings yesterday and is expected to lift them between 10am and 11am this morning.
Some wet snow may fall to low levels at times well inland but any settling will mostly be confined to high ground.
2-5 cm snow is likely above 250 metres, and perhaps up to 10 cm in a few places above 400 metres over the north Pennines.
- Hana Carter
SNOWY SHEEP IN MIDDLETON, TEESDALE
- Hana Carter
OUTLOOK FOR THURSDAY TO SATURDAY
According to The Met Office, from Thursday the UK will see Rain, sleet and snow sinks erratically southeast during Thursday and Friday.
Ice and some accumulating snow is likely in places.
Wintry showers ahead, and to the rear of this.
- Lottie Tiplady-Bishop
TOMORROW'S FORECAST
Here's the forecast for tomorrow according to the Met Office: "Many central and northwestern parts dry with sunny spells, whilst further wintry showers affect the east.
"Rain, sleet and snow reaching northwest Scotland later. Cold."
- Hana Carter
STUNNING SUNSET OVER MILNATHORT, SCOTLAND
- Hana Carter
FORECAST THIS EVENING
Rain and sleet affecting southeast England.
Wintry showers for central and northeastern parts with some snow accumulations on hills.
Frosty for many, severe in parts of the northwest, with some icy surfaces in places.
- Hana Carter
YELLOW WARNING ISSUED
A yellow warning has been issued for eastern parts of Scotland as showers cause icy conditions.
The warnings are in place from today to tomorrow, ending at 10am.
The Met Office have said "Icy stretches are expected to cause difficult travelling in places."
- Hana Carter
COLD AND FROSTY TONIGHT
- Dan Keane
'STAYING COLD THIS EVENING'
The Met Office has released their evening update.
They write: "Staying cold, with further showers in the E and SE, turning wintry on northern hills.
"Risk of icy stretches overnight in eastern parts of England and eastern parts of Northern Ireland as temperatures begin to fall."
- Dan Keane
SNOWMEN IN YORKSHIRE
A woman and her dog are pictured with snowmen outside their home near the village of Whaw in North Yorkshire this morning after heavy snowfall overnight.
Credit: PA:Press Association - Dan Keane
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND ISSUES COLD WEATHER ALERT
Public Health England has today issued a cold weather alert, and reminded Brits to protect the vulnerable amid the plunge in temperatures.
Dr Owen Landeg, Principal Environmental Public Health Scientist at PHE, said: "During this cold spell we all need to be looking out for frail or older neighbours or relatives, especially those living alone or who have serious illnesses.
"We still need to be aware of COVID-19 safety and local restrictions, but regular phone calls or socially-distant visits on their doorstep can make all the difference.
"Simple things – like reminding them to keep their homes well heated, to at least 18 Celsius, 356 Fahrenheit, if possible, and if they’re venturing out in icy conditions wearing shoes with a good grip to help prevent falls – will all help keep them safe and healthy."
- Dan Keane
'SUDDEN STRATOSPHERE WARNING'
Forecasters warn a "sudden stratosphere warning" (SSW) could be triggered from the week beginning January 11.
It means the UK could be headed for the same weather conditions that triggered the Beast from the East in 2018.
But they say the results aren't yet clear – and haven't yet made firm predictions.
The weather event happens when the temperature in the stratosphere soars by 50C.
This reverses Britain's wind pattern – bringing in freezing blasts from Siberia, Russia.
- Dan Keane
NORTH BLANKETED IN SNOW
Snow has covered the North of England and another 10cm is expected tonight after the Met office issued “severe” ice warnings.
The Met office is warning those from Nottingham up to Edinburgh, and Burnley to the coast to expect "icy surfaces leading to difficult travel conditions in places."
They warn that the severe conditions could lead to injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces and that roads, pavements and cycle paths will see icy patches.
2-5cm snow is likely above 250 metres, and even up to 10cm in a few places above 400 metres over the north Pennines.
- Dan Keane
SCOTS ENJOY IMPROMPTU ICE SKATING
Scots have enjoyed an impromptu ice skating session today amid freezing temperatures.
Delighted families were snapped playing on a frozen pond in Queen's Park, Glasgow.
Credit: AFP or licensors - Dan Keane
MET OFFICE UPDATE
A spokesperson for the Met Office has given an update this afternoon as temperatures plunge across the UK.
They said: "Rain, sleet and snow clearing on Thursday morning, then bright with the odd shower in north. Friday dry and sunny.
"Patchy rain on Saturday and turning less cold."
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