UK snow maps show -4C chill gripping nation as wintry weather set to return

UK snow maps show -4C chill gripping nation as wintry weather set to returnWXCharts weather maps show that parts of the UK could be hit by an Arctic chill on April 14, with temperatures set to drop to -4C in some areas, such as AberdeenshireCommentsNewsBradley Jolly Overnight News Editor and Astha Saxena05:00, 07 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesSnow is forecast in some areas this month(Image: PA)These striking weather maps show parts of Britain will soon shiver in a -4C chill.‌Forecasters anticipate snow and sleet in some regions too, including north Wales and western Scotland, on or around April 14. Temperatures are expected to nosedive to as low as -4C as the latest bitter Arctic snap hits — in meteorological spring. It will be a stark contrast to the 22C highs anticipated throughout this week, such as across the Southeast of England.‌But WXCharts weather maps, compiled using Metdesk data, predict wintry conditions will strike several UK towns and cities next week. This is due to a band of low pressure sweeping in from the west, and strong southeasterly winds.‌According to the maps, the freezing temperatures will begin to grip the UK at around 6am on April 14, with parts of Scotland bearing the brunt of the sub-zero conditions. Areas surrounding Inverness, Scottish Highlands, could witness temperatures tumbling to -4C, the maps have indicated.READ MORE: Simple method to prevent slug and snail damage using 1 natural itemREAD MORE: Households urged to check wheelie bins in April to keep flies out of homesView 4 ImagesTemperature levels could plummet to well below freezing on April 14(Image: WXCharts)The latest Arctic chill could also push southwards, potentially sending the mercury below freezing in some major cities across northern England.‌The sharp downturn will arrive just days after parts of the UK are expected to bask in 24C heat this week. The warmest spells are anticipated across the Southwest of England, Southeast of England, the East Midlands, and the East of England...