Parts of the UK are set to be colder than Finland next week, with subzero figures plunging to -7C in the Midlands. It's forecast to be chilly in Nottingham also as temperatures remain in single digits with lows hovering just a couple of degrees above freezing.
The Mirror reports a "six-day shiver" is on its way, bringing snow and sleet a from Wednesday (Feb 22). Forecasters say an 800 mile-wide "Greenland barrage" will hit the north first, with snow expected in Birmingham on Friday and sleet in London from next weekend.
The UK is predicted to be colder than -5C nights in Finland's capital Helsinki. It comes just days after parts of the nation enjoyed up to 17C sunshine following months of bitter cold weather.
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Weather maps show the UK circled by chills from Greenland. Bitter breezes will bring daytime highs of 7C in the North and 9C for many in the south feel more like 4C to 6C.
The Met Office has warned of chills, wintry showers and frost in a shock reversal of the recent warm temperatures. Colder conditions will last through next weekend with more chilly conditions predicted as spring begins in March.
Brian Gaze, a forecaster at The Weather Outlook, told the Daily Star: “Computer models show very cold air being pulled in from Wednesday, moving down from the north-west. It means the risk of snow returns, particularly for the North."
The Daily Star had previously reported fierce weather warnings were in place ahead of this weekend, with the Met Office issuing the warnings following travel disruptions on Friday. This was due to strong winds, which the Met Office had marked as a "danger to life", with Leeds Bradford airport flights cancelled and a number of delays and damages reported by members of the public.
Storm Otto swept across the north east of the country, bringing with it travel chaos and power cuts. Tens of thousands of homes faced blackouts over the weekend. More than 40,000 properties were left without power in Scotland, with around 7,600 still cut off as of 9pm on Friday. A man in his 50s was rushed to hospital in a serious condition after a tree fell on a street in Sheffield.
Nottingham weather forecast next week
The latest outlook next week according to BBC Weather:
- Monday, Feb 27 - Cloudy, staying dry, highs of 8C and lows of 3C
- Tuesday, Feb 28 - Cloudy, dry with some sunny spells in the afternoon, highs of 8C and lows of 3C
- Wednesday, March 1 - Staying dry with mixture of sunshine and cloud, highs of 10C and lows of 2C
- Thursday, March 2 - Sunny morning with cloud gathering in afternoon, highs of 11C and lows of 5C
- Friday, March 3 - Rain and drizzle in the morning, staying cloudy throughout the day. Highs of 11C and lows of 6C
- Saturday, March 4 - Cloudy and dry. Highs of 11C and lows of 6C
- Sunday, March 5 - Sunny and cloudy to start, some rain expected in the evening. Highs of 12C, lows of 6C
According to the Met Office's forecast from Friday, Feb 24 to Sunday, March 5, there will be a mixed bag of weather ahead. A spokesperson said: "Friday is likely to be rather settled, with sunny spells to start, followed by cloudy conditions through much of the day, resulting in some light drizzle in places.
"Sunny spells and showers are possible in the north, where winds are likely to turn stronger through the day. A frosty start is expected, especially across the south and east, but temperatures will generally be around average elsewhere.
"Through the rest of the period, settled conditions are likely to continue, however some light rain and showers are still possible at times, with nocturnal fog or mist developing in places. Some stronger winds could develop in the east and south, making it feel colder here, though temperatures overall, will be generally near or slightly below average, although locally cold overnight."
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