Met Office says dramatic weather shift in England will start soon

The UK is bracing for a -5C temperature plunge as an icy chill is set to sweep across the nation, signalling the end of October and the start of November. The Met Office has cautioned that the current balmy conditions are not here to stay as we approach the festive season, with the last days of 18C weather being recorded after peaks in Yorkshire.

According to the Met Office, this week will see a drop in temperatures due to Scandinavian air, which is currently bringing 5C conditions to Norway. The incoming weather front is expected to draw in cold air from the North Sea and Scandinavia, as noted by forecasters and meteorologists.

In its Tuesday (October 29) forecast, the Met Office described: "A fairly cloudy day for many, though a better chance of a few bright spells developing in the northeast and south during the afternoon. The odd light shower, with more persistent rain in the far north. Staying mild."

It also mentioned, "Mild overnight under a blanket of cloud. Cloud may be thick enough to bring light rain and drizzle. More persistent rain moves southeast whilst drying out. Fog forming in places."

For Wednesday (October 30), the outlook includes: "Another cloudy day after mist and fog clear through the morning in the south.", reports Birmingham Live.

It continues, "Breezier in the north with a few light showers, but remaining mild throughout."

And for Thursday to Saturday, it's stated: "Staying dry, mild, though fairly cloudy. Patchy rain, with occasional brighter or clearer breaks, the latter allowing some fog to form overnight."

"Wetter and windier in far north at times."

In its outlook for the end of next month, the Met Office indicated "This means an increased risk of periods of wet and windy weather for many parts of the UK. Later in the month, high pressure may build back in and bring a change to drier, more settled conditions once again."

It also suggested that "Temperatures will probably be close to average overall, although some colder interludes are possible."