UK weather maps turn frosty white for week long freeze as temperatures plummet to 1C

UK weather maps turn frosty white for week long freeze as temperatures plummet to 1C Parts of the UK will drop below freezing as a cold sweep is expected to last for a week according to UK weather maps that appear a frosty white The UK can expect chilly conditions this month, with freezing temperatures likely to sweep the nation for extended periods. Next week, according to weather maps, temperatures will drop into single digits from Monday through Saturday, with some areas forecast to fall to 0C. WXCharts, which use GFS data, turn a frosty white as much of the nation is set to be hit by a sharp drop in temperature. On Monday, November 9 the coolest places are expected to be 1C, in parts of Wales and Scotland. Elsewhere will also feel fresh, with the south-west of England only expected to reach 2C. This cold spell continues into Tuesday, with parts of Wales dropping to 1C again. Elsewhere, it will be slightly warmer according to the maps, with the Midlands forecast at 3C and areas further north expected to reach 7C. On Thursday, the maps show conditions cooling again, with parts of Wales forecast to be at 0C. In Cheshire and Lancashire, temperatures could also be as low as 1C, while areas in the Midlands are expected to be 4C. London will be significantly warmer than some places, with the forecaster predicting temperatures of 7C. Friday will then become even cooler, as parts of Scotland drop into the minus. However, in the south of England temperatures will climb, with parts of Cornwall and Devon expected to reach 8C. Further north, it will remain fresh, with temperatures in Cumbria and Yorkshire predicted at 2/3C. Again, on Saturday, the southwest is expected to be the warmest area at 10C. Parts of North Wales will remain at 2C, as Scotland is also forecast to be minus temperatures again. In Greater Manchester, the maps predict temperatures between 4 and 5C, similar to those in the East Midlands. The Met Office forecast that covers these dates states: "For most, temperatures are likely to be close to normal, though it will be chilly where any fog lingers, and in the breezier south. Some overnight frost is likely where skies are clear, and winds remain light."