UK weather: The latest Met Office forecast
The Met Office has said that snow is set to fall in the UK this week as strong blizzards have swept across eastern Europe, causing power cuts and closing schools.
Snow showers are expected in Scotland and the north-east of England from Wednesday and then spread to the south-east of the UK by the end of the week.
Temperatures could dip as low as -8C in the sheltered hills in Scotland and the rest of the country will see frosty weather from Tuesday.
Oli Claydon, a spokesman for the forecaster, said “We could see some snow moving into southeastern parts of the UK towards the end of the week, including Hampshire, however, it may also remain dry.”
It comes as eastern Europe has been hit with strong blizzards and severe snowfall that has already led to the deaths of three people.
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UK weather forecast: Frosty weather to set in today
As parts of the UK are bracing for snow, most of the country will see frosty weather from today, with temperatures forecast to dip as low as -8C in sheltered hills and glens in Scotland.
The rest of the country can expect the mercury to go as low -2 to -5C.
The Met Office forecasts some sunny spells, but showers are expected in places, “potentially moving inland at times with some snow over high ground in the north”.
Met Office spokesperson Oli Claydon said snow showers are expected on the North Sea coast, including Scotland and the north east of England, from Wednesday.
He added that “we are not likely to see significant accumulation on the ground”.
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How cold is a workplace allowed to get?
You may be disappointed to learn that there is no specific law outlining the minimum or maximum temperature an office should exceed.
This means that, under the law, you cannot go home if your workplace is “too cold”.
That said, the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 Approved Code of Practice state: “During working hours, the temperature in all workplaces inside buildings shall be reasonable.”
The guidelines explain that a workplace should be at least 16C and at least 13C if a person’s work involves “rigorous physical effort”.
The government regulations don’t specify a maximum temperature, however, as some employees work in hot workplaces. According to the guidelines, work can continue “if the necessary precautions are taken”.
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A chilly start to the morning tomorrow as temperatures around the UK remain are expected to be between 2-6C at 9am, according to the Met Office.
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Maryam Zakir-Hussain27 November 2023 19:30
Met Office predicts when snow will hit the UK
Wintry showers will bring the possibility of snow on higher ground across northern England and Scotland later today, while there is the possibilty of “more significant snowfall” across the south later in the week, the forecaster said.
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Oli Claydon, a spokesman for the forecaster, said snow showers are expected on the North Sea coast, including Scotland and the north east of England, from Wednesday and heading into the weekend.
“There will be snow showers but we are not likely to see significant accumulation on the ground,” he said.
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Pictured: Snow in Europe
A tree has falle on a car in Bulgaria
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A man shovels snow, as he tries to clear his car in town of Isperih, Northeast Bulgaria
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A man takes his dog for a walk along snow-covered fields near the small Bavarian village of Alling, southern Germany
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Joe Middleton27 November 2023 13:35
The Met Office’s snow forecast
The Met Office has posted their snow forecast on X, formerly Twitter.
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