Temperatures exceeded 17C on Wednesday in the Plymouth area of Devon, but they are set to tumble - and then rise again rapidly - in a rather topsy-turvy week of weather

The UK is set to see temperatures plunge to below freezing this weekend with a slight dusting of snow forecast on higher ground. Weather maps show the exact locations where snow is set to fall

Weather maps show the areas where snow is expected to fall this weekend, as temperatures are forecast to plunge to -2C in places - although the mercury is set to rise in the coming days

The Met Office and MetDesk both say Sunday will bring a dusting of snow to parts of the UK - with maps showing where the white stuff is forecast to fall and when

Ongoing solar activity means that Northern Lights may be visible in the skies this weekend, according to the Met Office.

It will feel cold over the coming days

Locals were treated to the stunning natural phenomenon last night

A stunning display of the aurora borealis was seen over the UK amid hopes they will return on Friday night

KARACHI: The port city's residents will have to bear with the rising temperatures for a few more days as mercury may rise up to 40°C, said Pakistan Meteorological Department...

The stunning natural phenomenon was seen in Devon and Cornwall last night

KARACHI: The port city's residents will have to bear with the rising temperatures for a few more days as mercury may rise up to 40°C, said Pakistan Meteorological Department...

The Met Office said a severe solar storm has revealed the lights this evening

Stargazers in the UK could be in for a rare treat over the next few nights

The Met Office says 'some warm conditions are possible at times' in the next couple of weeks, while weather maps show the best chances of sunshine will be across the south and east of England

Some warm conditions are on the way, but not before temperatures drop below zero tonight

Ireland is preparing for a cold snap with temperatures expected to drop below freezing and frosty conditions on the way. However, Met Eireann hints at a potential 'Indian summer' later this month, with high-pressure systems possibly bringing warmer and drier weather.

A geomagnetic storm is on its way that according to experts could be on par with the one that caused the 'once in a generation' spectacular aurora display in May this year

KARACHI: The weather in Karachi turned pleasant after the parts of the city witnessed brief showers with strong dusty winds and hailstorm on Thursday. Karachi was reeling...

INLAND EMPIRE - (INT) - Seer is working to pare a few more degrees from Southland thermometers. KEY POINTS • Temperatures will gradually fall in coming days with widespread near-average temperatures by Sunday. • Locally dense fog for the nearshore waters, beaches, and coasts up to 10 miles inland through Thursday. Forecasters are counting on a pair of Pacific weather systems to bring temperatures down to normal over the next several days. The first will make an indentation this weekend followed by another the middle of next week. The persistent marine layer will bring occasional low clouds and fog to the coastal areas but will fluctuate in depth and coverage. Expected high temperatures for Thursday and Friday: Beaches: Low to mid 70s Metro Inland Empire: 89° to 95° Mountains below 6000 ft: High 70s to high 80s High Desert: 89 to 97° Low Deserts: 102 to 106°

New weather maps show the exact date -2C temperatures and snow will hit the UK, with the Scottish Highlands set to be hit first later this week

Forecasters have been predicting miserable weather this weekend - with the chance of snow in some northern parts - as temperatures are expected to plunge to as low as -2C