UK set for sub zero temperatures as arctic air sweeps country

Temperatures will fall across the UK in the next few days - with some places dropping below freezing.

Sub zero temperatures are expected in some areas of Scotland and northern England, with yellow weather warnings in force for tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday. Birmingham Live report.

The latest Met Office forecast shows lows of -4C in parts of the Scottish Highlands on Monday night. Parts of Lancashire, North Yorkshire and the Lake District could also see lows of -1cC.

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Earlier this week the weather service warned that temperatures are set to plummet at the end of this week as cold Arctic air moves in from the north.

Up to 4inches of snow could fall, according to the latest Ventusky weather map. The Met Office also warned some upland areas could see 20cm.

In the meantime, the Met Office forecast for Saturday (November 16) explained: "Rather cloudy across England and Wales, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle slowly moving southwards through the day. Brighter for Scotland and Northern Ireland, with scattered showers. Showers falling as snow across parts of Scotland.

"Cloud and rain will clear southwards with scattered showers following, these most frequent in the north and west. Showers falling as snow for parts for Scotland. Turning chilly." The outlook for Sunday (November 17) explained: "Lazy spells of sunshine will be replaced by cloud and patchy rain across northern and western parts. Further wintry showers for northern Scotland. Driest and brightest towards the south."

The outlook for Monday to Wednesday added: "Wet for many on Monday, with snow possible across northern hills and lower levels for Scotland. Brighter on Tuesday and Wednesday, with sunshine and wintry showers. Feeling much colder."

A yellow for snow and ice has been issued for the north of Scotland and the Northern Isles from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning. Here, showers will turn increasingly wintry through the day with hail, sleet and some snow. Little snow is likely to settle at low levels by day, but through the evening and overnight, 1 to 3 cm may accumulate in some places within the warning area, whilst 5 to 10 cm is possible on high ground above 300 metres by Monday morning. As temperatures fall overnight, ice is likely to form on untreated surfaces.