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Usually only Scotland and parts of northern England are treated to glimpses of the Aurora Borealis on the rare occasion it can be seen in the UK, but it could be visible much further south this time

A sudden stratospheric warming event is set to bring freezing temperatures and frequent spells of snow and strong winds, as the Met Office warns of a mega blizzard heading to the UK soon

The Met Office recorded freezing temperatures of -7.9C in Altnaharra, Scotland yesterday as it predicted snow showers in parts of southern England early this week

Snow could finally sweep the UK after weeks of expectation, according to new forecasts, with cold weather predicted to take hold as temperatures plunge in March

A Sudden Stratospheric Warming and polar vortex, the same weather conditions that helped create the Beast from East, have increased the chances of a dramatic temperature plunge next month

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The Met Office has confirmed that cold temperatures could be on their way due to the phenomenon of Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW), which can take three weeks to impact

Weather maps have suggested there is a significant chance of snow falling in areas of the UK on Saturday, as the Met Office forecasts snow showers for southern parts early next week

Forecasters are predicting a bitterly cold start to Saturday with snow and temperatures dipping to -5C in parts of the country ahead of the Beast from the East set to arrive in early March

The UK is set for a cold start to Friday with ice and snow in parts of the country before weather maps show temperatures could plummet at the start of March with -10C lows

Maps have suggested there is a possibility of snow falling in parts of the the UK over the coming days, as the Met Office confirms that a major sudden stratospheric warming event has taken place

The effects of a major sudden stratospheric warming is expected to bring freezing temperatures and snow to the UK in the coming days, although today's forecast is for sun and rain

The Met Office has given the likelihood of a Beast from the East hitting the UK at the start of March bringing -10C temperatures while snow and ice is set for Thursday morning

The predictions come as the Met Office confirms that a major sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event has taken place - which could bring biting cold fronts like the Beast from the East

The Met Office has issued an update on the possibility of a Beast from the East freeze hitting the UK at the start of March as weather maps show temperatures could plunge to -10C

The UK is getting ready for another wet and windy day on Monday, but new weather maps have now shown a huge snowstorm heading to Britain in just a few weeks' time

The UK should expect widespread freezing weather on Sunday morning, with the Met Office issuing a yellow warning for ice patches

The Met Office said the weather could turn colder as we head into March, with a mixture of sunny spells and showers expected in parts of the UK. Brits may experience chilly conditions especially at night

More than 40,000 properties were left without power in Scotland yesterday, and the Met Office issued a snow and ice warning as Storm Otto brought gusts of up to 80mph in the UK

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice for Saturday morning, which is set to cause traffic disruption in Scotland with "grim conditions", before temperatures plummet across the country next week

Storm Otto is sweeping the UK today, with powerful gale-force winds of up to 88mph, as the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning of travel disruption and possible 'danger to life'

Storm Otto will move east across the far north of the UK from the early hours of Friday morning, bringing strong winds to parts of the country

Such an event led to the ‘Beast from East’ which froze the nation in 2018 - but the Met Office says the UK won’t feel any impacts, if at all, until the first week of March

Britain is braced for Storm Otto which is due to land in the early hours of Friday morning and could lash parts of the country with winds over 75mph

The Met Office has issued an update on the possibility of a Beast from the East bringing extreme cold for the start of March, as -7C temperatures and snow are expected next week