UK weather maps turn icy blue as -4C Arctic blast hits parts of the country

UK weather maps turn icy blue as -4C Arctic blast hits parts of the countryWeather maps show the UK is set to be hit by a bitter blast of cold weather as temperatures plunge below freezing in many areas, with Scotland facing -4C as soon as Saturday April 25CommentsNewsAntonio Scancariello and Bradley Jolly Overnight News Editor15:17, 14 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe UK could be hit by a bitterly cold snap in late April, weather maps suggest(Image: Getty)New weather maps show the UK is braced for a cold snap — this month.‌The UK is bracing itself for a bitter cold weather blast as temperatures are forecast to plunge below freezing across numerous regions, according to the latest weather maps. WXCharts.com projections indicate the mercury could tumble beneath 0C on April 25 and 26, particularly across northern parts of the country.‌The chilly spell will predominantly strike Scotland and north west England. Across Scotland, temperatures may sink to -4C in and around Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Dundee, while further south in England, locations including Newcastle, Blackpool, and Manchester could experience -3C cold spells. Additional English regions will face the unsettled conditions too, though temperatures are expected to hover just a few degrees below freezing, including the Midlands and the North East, reports the Express.‌The Met Office weather forecast covering the period from April 18 to April 27 states: "A few showers around at the start of the period, mainly affecting the northwest where it will also be windy for a time."For many though the weekend should be fine and dry with spells of warm sunshine, but still some chilly nights. Into the following week fronts associated with another Atlantic low will try to push into the UK, but may struggle to make inroads against an area of high pressure to the northeast."So the greater chance of some rain is for western areas, while northern and eastern areas may well see plenty of dry weather. Temperatures likely rema...