UK weather: Met Office says icy blast could hit as temperatures plummet

Brits are bracing for a -5C temperature plunge as an icy chill is set to sweep the nation, signalling the end of October and the start of November. The Met Office has issued a warning that the current mild temperatures won't hold as we approach the festive season.

Forecasters at the Met Office predict the upcoming colder conditions this week to Scandinavian air, noting that Norway is currently experiencing 5C temperatures. The shift in weather will introduce cold air from the North Sea and Scandinavia, according to forecasters and meteorologists, reports Birmingham Live.

As we peer into the forecast for the tail-end of next month, the Met Office has said: "After a relatively settled start to November, around mid-month there will probably be a change toward more unsettled conditions for a time. This means an increased risk of periods of wet and windy weather for parts of the UK, perhaps more so in the south.

"However, there is low confidence whether unsettled, wetter weather or drier and more settled conditions will dominate by the end of the month. Temperatures will probably be close to average overall, although some colder interludes are possible.

South West weather forecast:

Today:

A cloudy start with the odd spot of rain felt across the south coast this morning, though soon turning dry and settled. Later, occasional sunny spells developing, bringing some warm sunshine for many. Feeling pleasant with light winds. Maximum temperature 16 °C.

Tonight:

Settled this evening with some clear spells, before a blanket of cloud spreads across the region tonight. Light winds allowing fog to form under clearer skies and across the Moors. Minimum temperature 10 °C.

Thursday:

Early morning mist and fog soon clears, leaving another settled but rather cloudy day. Feeling warm with light winds in any isolated sunny spells, though remaining overcast for many. Maximum temperature 16 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Largely dry with high pressure dominating. Though often cloudy with patchy light rain later in the week, some sunny spells developing too. Patchy fog returning overnight under clearer skies.