UK: Snow and gale warnings in various parts of the country as temperatures set to drop to -10 C

Gales, rain and snowstorms are set to batter the UK during an ‘exceptionally cold January’. Temperatures are set to plummet with an arctic deluge possible over high ground in northern England and Scotland. Low pressure pushing in from the west will bring the worst of the weather including thundery outbreaks. Strong gales at times, especially around coastal areas with colder conditions rainfall, will turn to snow. With colder conditions forecast through the month, there will be a risk of significant snowfall which could bring notable accumulations at times.