-5°C: UK expats to be hit by snow and freezing temperatures
South African expats in the UK should brace for icy temperatures and snow, as the country is expected to be hit by -5°C conditions.
Arctic blast to bring cold and snow to the UK
The United Kingdom (UK) is set to experience some truly cold conditions later this week, as new weather maps show freezing temperatures gripping the country.
According to UK publication Express, new WXCharts maps for Friday, 11 October have shown the country enveloped in icy blue, with the entire nation likely to experience freezing overnight temperatures.
In a statement the Met Office revealed that the colder weather was likely to arrive later this week after a period of rainy weather.
“The rest of the week continues to look unsettled, with rain and showers affecting most areas at times, but probably less heavy and less widespread overall.” the Met Office said as per Express.
“Things also look to turn colder, with temperatures dipping from Wednesday in the north and all areas experiencing below average temperatures from Thursday.” they added.
Night frosts are also expected for some regions of the UK, with snow possible for the higher mountains of Scotland.
Keeping warm
While some may be used to icy cold weather, expats from sunny South Africa who are accustomed to milder autumn and winter conditions, may struggle with the cold.
According to the UK government’s guidance, staying warm and well during winter is important. Here are a few tips on how to keep your home warm during cold conditions:
- try to heat rooms you spend a lot of time in, such as the living room or bedroom, to at least 18°C
- try to reduce draughts; you can fit draft excluders around doors cheaply
- keep your bedroom windows closed at night
- wear several layers of thinner clothing; this could keep you warmer than one thicker layer