Wrap up warm – Arctic chill is on the way

Cold winds, frost and even some snow are due to hit Britain this week.

Winds of up to 65mph are expected across Scotland today, with the potential for snow.

Andy Ratcliffe, a forecaster at MeteoGroup, said: “A cold front will start across Scotland and Northern Ireland, giving some heavy outbursts of rain, which will turn to snow over the mountains in Scotland.

“The rain will spread further south by the end of tomorrow. We will definitely feel a chill in the air. The winds originate in the Arctic, but they get modified a lot as they arrive here.”

Temperatures in Scotland could fall below zero on Wednesday night.