UK weather: Met Office forecasts 'brighter' Tuesday as Brits bathe in balmy 16C

Millions of Brits could be about to enjoy balmy conditions on Tuesday as temperatures jump to around 16C after the day's early morning fog finally clears away

Many Brits are set to enjoy glorious 16C conditions today, once the early morning light fog has passed.

Overnight is expected to be a little cloudy which will bring light rain for some and fog over hilly areas. However, once the fog passes many people will get to enjoy temperatures rising to at least 16C in areas around the south east and London. Elsewhere will enjoy conditions of around 13C-15C.

The Met Office’s forecast for Tuesday reads: “Most areas will have a rather cloudy night with patchy light rain and some fog patches affecting the hills. Local fog patches are possible elsewhere where any cloud breaks develop, with eastern Scotland best placed to see these. Frost-free.

“A fairly cloudy day for many, though a better chance of a few bright spells developing. The odd light shower, with more persistent rain in the far north. Staying mild.”

It added on a post on X: “Tuesday promises to be a generally brighter day, but will you see any sunshine or remain under gloomy skies?

The outlook for Wednesday to Friday reads: “Mostly 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.”

Earlier today the forecaster suggested Brits could be bracing for a winter chill as recent Met Office as snowfall could hit parts of the UK as early as next week. Northern areas might see a dusting, with Scotland in line for "snow showers" and temperatures dipping below average.

This follows predictions of cloudy and foggy weather sweeping across the nation. Central and eastern regions are meanwhile likely to witness only light snowfall.

The Met Office's outlook from October 31 to November 9 hints at the arrival of snow as we transition into November. The forecaster said: "Following the introduction of some colder air to many areas at the start of this period, with the potential for snow showers in at least northern Scotland, high pressure looks to be the dominant feature during the first part of November.

“The main uncertainty is in the position and orientation of the high, which will determine whether the UK remains in a relatively cold air mass or whether somewhat milder conditions return."

Meanwhile, as we head into mid-November, it is expected the "high pressure may relax its grip on the UK, allowing rather more unsettled conditions to become established."