With areas of the country expected to drop to –4C tonight, freezing wintry showers could lash the UK.
In light of some forecasters’ concerns that a second storm may hit the nation, the Met Office advised citizens to prepare for the impending frigid weather.
‘Freezing fog’ earlier this month disrupted early morning commuters’ travel plans, and some airports had to cancel flights because of the chilly weather.
Because of the icy conditions, The Met even issued a weather alert.
After a mild start to the week, a cold snap overnight saw temperatures in Scotland drop below freezing, with -2C (28F) seen in the Highlands this morning.
Arctic winds are set to bring colder temperatures which are more usual for this time of year, which could result in snow and ice.
Met Office forecasters say a ‘sudden stratospheric warming’ (SSW), in which high pressure forces warmer air to the North of the UK allowing colder air to flow down from the Arctic, has a 31 per cent chance of bringing icy temperatures across Britain.
A spokesperson said it was a ‘clear and cold’ forecast for much of England and Wales, though ‘clouding up from the north.’
They added: ‘Cloud and rain pushes south across Scotland. Clearer, colder weather follows to the far north.’
Tonight temperatures could fall to as low as -4C in some areas of the country.
Met Office forecaster Aidan McGivern said there has been less than 20 per cent of the UK’s average rainfall in February so far in large parts of England and Wales.
He said: ‘We’re going to have a frosty but bright start in the North and then cloud increases through the day. By the afternoon, there will be spells of rain into the North and North West of Scotland accompanied by a strengthening wind.
‘Some showers to begin things in the South, but these will soon clear away. Sunny spells will arrive into much of England and Wales by the end of the afternoon.’
He said temperatures could reach 10C (50F) in the South but that strong winds will hit the Northern Isles, ‘potentially reaching gale force’.
He added the cold pressure front bringing rain in Scotland today will continue pushing south overnight and throughout Friday.
Forecasters are warning the front could cause sleet, ice and snow in parts of the North today due to its lower temperatures.
Britain may have to get used to such conditions as the end of the month approaches with more northern winds bringing a longer Arctic blast.