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A cold but sunny morning with the frost lingering in shaded areas Temp 1.4c

Continuing dry with clear skies and a widespread frost Temp -0.3c

People on the lowest incomes in over 300 postcode area across Cumbria, North East and North West England, West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Birmingham, Coventry, Staffordshire and Brecon will receive a £25 Cold Weather Payment from the Government. You can check your postcode here https://coldweatherpayments.dwp.gov.uk/search.php You can check if you're eligible for the payment here https://www.gov.uk/cold-weather-payment/eligibility

Tuesday 13 Dec - Thursday 22 Dec On Tuesday, snow showers are expected to continue across the northeast of the UK. An increase in cloud cover is likely in the southwest. Dry weather conditions will likely dominate for the rest of the UK. Moderate to strong southeasterly winds likely in the south and west, feeling bitterly cold in places. After Tuesday, cold conditions are likely to stay for the majority, with wintry showers mainly along the coasts. Often dry and cold inland with widespread hard frosts and patchy freezing fog predicted. There is potential for areas of cloud, rain and strong winds to spread across the south, bringing a mixture of rain and snow for a time. Temperatures are likely to be below normal through the period but may increase nearer to normal in the south later. Friday 23 Dec - Friday 6 Jan General themes remain uncertain for the rest of the period. Conditions may be widely changeable, with some spells of rain, and at times snow. These expected to be accompanied by strong winds, initially focused in southern parts, but affecting all areas at times. Colder and more settled conditions with occasional wintry showers could continue, particularly in the north. Temperatures gradually returning closer to average towards the end of December and start of January. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

3.8c to the 7th 0.8c below the 61 to 90 average 1.8c below the 81 to 10 average

A cold morning but with lots of sunshine and calm Temp 1.5c

A cold night with cloud building after clear skies and remaining calm Temp 0.7c

Possibility of snow in southern England Tuesday and Wednesday next week as milder air tries to move in and bumps into the colder air https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/63895092

Thursday 22 Dec - Thursday 5 Jan General themes remain uncertain for the rest of the period. Conditions may be widely changeable, with some spells of rain, and at times snow. These expected to be accompanied by strong winds, initially focused in southern parts, but affecting all areas at times. Colder and more settled conditions with occasional wintry showers could continue, particularly in the north. Temperatures gradually returning closer to average towards the end of December and start of January. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

Monday 12 Dec - Wednesday 21 Dec Cold weather is expected to continue through the period, particularly in the north, although some milder spells are possible in southern regions. Wintry showers will mainly affect the north and northeast UK, with western and central areas remaining dry. A widespread, locally severe, frost is expected with the potential for freezing fog in places. While timing remains uncertain, areas of cloud, rain and stronger winds may progress into southwestern areas with potential for significant snowfall and freezing rain. Later in the period, cold weather with wintry showers is likely to continue in the north, with rain and strong wind likely in the south. Temperatures remaining cold to very cold, with occasional milder spells in the south. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

London has activated the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol with temperatures forecast to drop to -3

4.2c to the 6th 0.4c below the 61 to 90 average 1.5c below the 81 to 10 average

Dry and sunny this morning after an overnight frost Temp 1.0c with a low of 0.0c

A calm and cold night with occasional rain showers moving through quite quickly giving clear spells in-between Temp 1.8c

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Sunday 11 Dec - Tuesday 20 Dec Cold weather is expected to continue through at least Sunday and into the beginning of next week, particularly in the north. Wintry showers will mainly affect coastal regions, with snow most likely over higher ground but perhaps falling to lower levels at times. By contrast, inland areas should see more in the way of fine and dry weather, with widespread frosts locally severe at times. While timing is uncertain for now, areas of cloud, rain and stronger winds are increasingly likely to progress into southwestern areas at times, with potential for significant snowfall along the leading edge of such systems. Temperatures remaining cold to very cold, with a chance of returning closer to normal across the south later into the period. Wednesday 21 Dec - Wednesday 4 Jan The second half of December remains uncertain, but there are hints of a return to nearer normal temperatures. This would be associated with spells of more unsettled weather, especially for the south, and a reducing risk of wintry hazards overall, although periods of severe weather are still possible. Northern areas are likely to hold onto the colder conditions for longest. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

4.3c to the 5th 0.2c below the 61 to 90 average 1.6c below the 81 to 10 average

Yellow ice warning issued for parts of the east close to the coast from 6pm tomorrow to 12:00 Thursday Some disruption is likely due to icy surfaces What to expect Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths Frequent wintry showers running down the east coast are likely to fall on frozen surfaces in places, leading to the formation of icy patches. These showers are likely to fall as snow on high ground, with the potential for a few centimetres to accumulate on the North York Moors. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2022-12-07&id=f8266282-3a5f-4d9d-a25d-0201b9def940&details

Here's the London one

Continuing cold with mostly cloudy skies and a light north easterly breeze Temp 2.5c

Saturday 10 Dec - Monday 19 Dec Cold weather is expected to continue through at least the first part of this period, with widespread and locally severe overnight frosts. Many coastal regions will see periods of wintry showers, with snow most likely on high ground but perhaps also to lower levels at times in these areas. Inland areas, by contrast, should see more in the way of fine and dry weather with the potential for some crisp, sunny days, although more limited spells of rain, sleet or snow cannot be ruled out. As time goes on, there is an increasing chance of milder air spreading from the southwest bringing longer periods of rain, with the potential for more widespread snow for a time on its leading edge, but low confidence as to when this might occur. Tuesday 20 Dec - Tuesday 3 Jan The second half of December remains uncertain, but there are hints of a return to nearer normal temperatures. This would be associated with spells of more unsettled weather, especially for the south, and a reducing risk of wintry hazards overall, although periods of severe weather are still possible. Northern areas are likely to hold onto the colder conditions for longest. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/uk

4.0c to the 4th 0.5c below the 61 to 90 average 1.8c below the 81 to 10 average

Worth pointing out that Level 1 is used all winter as the base level, it can then be increased from level 2 through to 4

Dry and cold this morning with good spells of sunshine and clam Temp 4.3c with a low of 4.1c

Forecasters at the Met Office are set to announce they are backing industrial action this week