The UK is preparing for a chilly weekend as cold air from the Arctic moves in, according to the Met Office.
Forecasters are predicting wintry conditions that will require warm clothing across most parts of the country. Saturday is set to be the wettest day, especially in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Rain is expected to spread into northern England by the afternoon, with scattered showers and sunny intervals elsewhere.
Scotland will see highs of 7°C to 8°C, while northern England and Northern Ireland can expect temperatures around 12°C. The south of England will be warmer, reaching up to 16°C.
Sunday will start with freezing conditions in parts of Scotland, where temperatures could dip as low as -4°C to -6°C. Frost is also likely in northern England, Northern Ireland, and Wales.
Sunday morning frost is likely in rural areas, with colder-than-average temperatures across the UK.Southern England will see temperatures between 7°C and 10°C, significantly cooler than the October average of 15°C. Scotland is also expected to be colder, with temperatures around 5°C to 6°C.
Jonathan Vautrey, a Met Office meteorologist, explained: “We’re going to be feeling rather cold this weekend, with Arctic air staying over the UK. Most people will need to wrap up warmly.”
Cloud cover on Friday night means that a repeat of the northern lights seen on Thursday is unlikely. Sunday will be drier, but cold, with the brightest weather in eastern Scotland and England.
As the day progresses, cloud cover will build from the west, and rain may return to Northern Ireland by the evening, signaling the arrival of more unsettled weather for the coming week.