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Temperatures could plummet as low as minus 6C overnight during cold snap

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Addison, I. (2026, November 13). Temperatures could plummet as low as minus 6C overnight during cold snap. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/environment/met-office-cold-weather-england-northern-ireland-wales-b1304815.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-11-13 · by Izzie Addison

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The Met Office warns that temperatures will plummet to between minus 4C and minus 6C on Friday night, leading to significant ground frost across many UK locations. While Saturday brings unsettled weather with heavy rain and potential snow in north-west Scotland, conditions are expected to turn milder and stay above freezing by Sunday morning. This report highlights the public health implications of the cold snap, noting that the UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow cold health alert for the North West and West Midlands to protect vulnerable people.
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued the first yellow cold health alerts of the season as a blast of Arctic air sweeps across the United Kingdom. Starting around midweek, many towns and cities are expected to experience temperatures below zero, bringing the most widespread frost of the autumn to date. While some outlets report temperatures dropping to -5C in rural Scotland and southern England, other reports indicate even sharper plunges to -8C at Tyndrum in the Stirling area of Scotland. In London, the capital is forecast to experience freezing conditions after a period of heavy fog. The Met Office warns that while many areas will see sunshine, strong northerly winds will create a significant wind chill, particularly on northern and eastern coasts. These conditions pose a serious health risk to vulnerable people, specifically those aged 65 and over and those with pre-existing health conditions. Authorities are urging the public to dress warmly, keep homes heated, and check on neighbors to stay safe during the cold snap.

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Evening StandardThis outlet13 Nov

The Met Office warns that temperatures will plummet to between minus 4C and minus 6C on Friday night, leading to significant ground frost across many UK locations. While Saturday brings unsettled weather with heavy rain and potential snow in north-west Scotland, conditions are expected to turn milder and stay above freezing by Sunday morning. This report highlights the public health implications of the cold snap…

Temperatures could plummet as low as minus 6C overnight during cold snap (this article)5 articles from Evening Standard on this story
BBC12 Nov

Arctic air is sweeping across the UK, causing widespread low temperatures with Thursday's highs ranging from 6 to 10°C and overnight lows potentially dropping to -7°C. The UK Health Security Agency has issued yellow cold health alerts for the West Midlands and north-west England due to increased healthcare use by vulnerable populations. Strong winds will make conditions feel even colder, particularly along northern…

Cold health alerts begin as surge of Arctic air sees temperatures plummet →2 articles from BBC on this story
Daily Mail11 Nov

Health officials have issued Britain's first cold alert of the season due to an incoming Arctic blast that will lower temperatures significantly across the UK. The Met Office predicts overnight lows could reach -8°C in Scotland and parts of northern England, with frost and wind gusts up to 50mph expected nationwide. Health experts warn this weather can lead to increased use of healthcare services, particularly for…

Arctic blast set to sweep across UK with temperatures in parts of England plummeting to -8C overnight as health officials issue first cold alert of season →

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“The articles describe different time periods and temperature forecasts, indicating they cover separate parts of the cold snap event.”
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“The articles discuss different specific days and predicted temperature ranges, suggesting they cover separate forecasts rather than the exact same event.”
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Izzie Addison
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England Met Office Northern Ireland Scotland UKHSA

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Met Office ORG · 2× Scotland GPE · 2× UKHSA ORG · 2× Anya Gopfert PERSON · 1× Chris Bulmer PERSON · 1× England GPE · 1× Gopfert PERSON · 1× Northern Ireland GPE · 1× Steven Keates PERSON · 1× The UK Health Security Agency ORG · 1×

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Overnight temperatures as low minus 4C to minus 6C are expected for some, with another frosty start likely in the morning. Saturday will bring slightly warmer but unsettled weather, with heavy rain and showers moving in from the west, and the potential for snow in north-west Scotland.
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Temperatures could plummet as low as minus 6C overnight during cold snap Forecasters have warned of a “very cold night” on Friday before a chilly start to the weekend.
2026-11-13 · Evening Standard
Temperatures could plummet as low as minus 6C overnight during cold snap · assertive framing

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Temperatures could plummet as low as minus 6C overnight during cold snap Forecasters have warned of a “very cold night” on Friday before a chilly start to the weekend. uncertain
Forecasters → plummet → weekend
Overnight temperatures as low minus 4C to minus 6C are expected for some, with another frosty start likely in the morning. Saturday will bring slightly warmer but unsettled weather, with heavy rain and showers moving in from the west, and the potential for snow in north-west Scotland. asserted
Saturday → expect → Scotland
Met Office chief forecaster Chris Bulmer said: “The UK forecast has moved to a colder phase with the daytime temperatures for most locations likely to stay in single figures. asserted
temperatures → say → figures
“Overnight temperatures on Friday night will dip again to minus four or even minus 6C in some locations, meaning another significant ground frost for many locations.” asserted
temperatures → dip → locations
Friday brought the first widespread frost of autumn after the UK experienced its coldest night of the season so far on Thursday. asserted
UK → bring → Thursday
Over the weekend, the cold weather will give way to milder conditions with temperatures expected to stay above freezing on Sunday morning. asserted
temperatures → give → morning
Rain is likely for Northern Ireland and parts of northern England, but a more mixed picture is expected in the south – a dry and bright day for some and showers for others. asserted
picture → expect → others
Met Office deputy chief forecaster Steven Keates said: “The outlook is changeable with spells of rain, sleet and some hill snow. asserted
outlook → say → rain
Read More “On Sunday, low pressure will bring rain or showers to many areas. asserted
pressure → read → areas
“Precipitation will be most persistent across northern Scotland, where there is an increasing chance of snow developing later in the day. asserted
snow → be → day
“This will mainly fall over high ground, where accumulations are likely, but some snow could fall to lower levels too. uncertain
snow → fall → levels
Ice may also become a hazard.” uncertain
Ice → become → ?
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued its first a yellow cold health alert of the season this week, covering the North West and West Midlands. asserted
Agency → issue → West
The warning came into effect at 9am on Thursday and is in place until noon on Saturday. asserted
warning → come → Saturday
The agency said the colder weather can lead to the increased use of healthcare services and greater risk to life for vulnerable people. asserted
weather → say → people
Dr Anya Gopfert, consultant in public health at UKHSA, said: “This is the first cold-health alert of the winter, but we can expect more as we move further into the season. asserted
we → say → season
“Cold weather can have a serious impact on the health of some people, including those aged 65 and over and those with pre-existing health conditions, so it is vital to check in on friends, family and neighbours who are most vulnerable.” asserted
who → have → friends
Dr Gopfert said heating homes and dressing warmly can help people stay safe during the cold weather. asserted
people → say → weather
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