Brits to face sudden icy chill as temperatures set to plummet

Brits are being warned to prepare for a sudden drop in temperature, with forecasters predicting a 5C decrease in the coming days.

Today, many regions, including Yorkshire and Humber, are expected to see highs of 16C, offering a warm and calm day following a pleasant Monday where temperatures reached 18C in Leeming, North Yorkshire.

The Met Office has indicated that the mild weather will continue through Tuesday and into Wednesday, but a sharp fall in temperatures is anticipated thereafter. They could drop by as much as 5C - over 30 per cent - by this time next week, reports the Mirror.

For example, Middlesbrough is set to reach 16C today, but by Tuesday November 5, temperatures are predicted to dip to around 11C, according to forecasters at Ventusky. Even colder conditions, dropping into single figures, are expected across parts of Scotland, including Perth and Kinross.

This significant change is due to a shift in wind direction from westerly this week to a harsh easterly next week, drawing in cold air from the North Sea and Scandinavia. On Monday, parts of western Norway experienced temperatures of just 5C.

While the wind gusts won't be particularly strong, the change will make conditions feel less mild. The UK, especially eastern areas, have enjoyed notably mild weather this week, with Boulmer, Northumberland, reaching a balmy 18.4C on Monday, as reported by the Met Office.

The Met Office, in a post on its website, has indicated that the weather will turn colder from next week, especially during the night hours. It also forecasts unsettled conditions later in November, which includes bouts of heavy rainfall across the UK.

"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 many parts of the UK," reads the statement on the Met Office website.

Contrary to reports of heavy snowfall in other publications, the Met Office has dismissed these claims this week. Instead, it suggests that Brits may witness a light sprinkling of wintry weather on elevated areas when the temperatures do fall next week.