As fierce Arctic winds grip the United Kingdom, the country prepares for the coldest night of the year, with some areas expecting up to 20cm of snowfall, according to the Daily Mail.
The temperature is anticipated to drop to -10°C in parts of the Scottish Highlands between Monday and Tuesday, engulfing practically all of Britain in subzero temperatures.
Forecasts predict travel disruption as frigid Arctic air dumps "disruptive snow and ice" throughout night.
Commuters may wake up to snow-covered landscapes on Monday, with warnings continuing throughout the week.
Gale force winds of up to 75 mph are expected, with temperatures as low as -4 °C in Scotland.
The UK Health Security Agency issued a warning to keep people safe in the frigid weather. Chris Bulmer, Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, noted the emphasis of snow showers, which mostly affected northern Scotland but also reached coasts exposed to northerly winds.
Snow and ice warnings are in effect for Scotland, northern England, portions of Wales, and the West Midlands beginning Tuesday. Up to 20cm of snow is expected in certain locations, which might cause difficulties. Earlier today, wild swimmers struggled to break through the ice at West Lothian's frozen Avon Lagoon.
The Met Office warns of a glancing blow from a North Atlantic low-pressure system, which will blanket wide areas of Scotland and northern England in 5 cm of snow by Tuesday night.
Yellow weather warnings for snow, ice, and severe winds have been issued for these areas, as well as Northern Ireland and Wales.
As cold air from the Arctic prevails, southern regions remain at a "low risk" of snow, with meteorologists forecasting a slow southward spread of winter weather this week.
Storm Henk's aftermath, which resulted in an estimated £150 million in insured damages, continues to have an impact on communities, with PwC predicting further rain and flooding.
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