UK weather forecast, London temperature: Chilly conditions to grip United Kingdom, mercury may dip to minus 8 degree Celsius
The Met Office states that snowfall is possible if a low pressure system that is predicted to «start moving in» during the next few days interacts with the colder air. Low pressure will slowly move southeastwards, allowing colder air to filter back in across the UK.
Following the system, snow is expected in the many higher reaches of the central and southern parts of the United Kingdom, besides Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern parts of England may experience snowfall. The higher ground of Wales and northwest England are likely to receive up to 5 cm of snow. The Met office has also warned of continued risk of overnight frost and fog in many parts of the United Kingdom.
On Friday night, Shap in Cumbria recorded -7.7C and parts of Scotland the temp was recorded at -5C. Meanwhile, several parts of northern England and Wales also experienced below zero conditions.
Greg Dewhurst, Met Office meteorologist has warned of «a cold week to come» with snowfall on Wednesday and Thursday. Rain is expected in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The temperatures in the Far north of England and rural Scotland will hover around -2C to -5C and could plummet to -8C. There is a very likelihood that Dartmoor, the Pennines and parts of Scotland may also experience sleet or snow.
According to the forecaster, the result of the cold condition over the weekend was a result of the Northern Lights or aurora borealis that was spotted across parts of Scotland, northeast England, Suffolk and Essex. Besides, moon halos were also seen in areas further south.
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Q1. What are aurora borealis and where are they formed?
A1. Aurora borealis are also known as northern lights are waves of light mostly seen in high altitude regions.
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