There will be greater demand for heating oil over the next few weeks, after weather experts have predicted a steep drop in temperatures across the UK.
According to the Met Office, freezing conditions will hit the country this week, with snow expected to fall in some regions and last until Friday January 28 th.
The Mirror reported that we could see temperatures as low as -5C, with the cold weather lasting for several weeks.
According to the Met Office’s long forecast: “Into February, outbreaks of rain and stronger winds are likely at times across the far north, whereas settled conditions are likely to persist in the south.”
It was added that some “colder interludes” will bring occasional snow, particularly in high northern areas.
Meteorologist Jim Dale also told The Express winter could get colder towards the end of January and into February.
“What we’re seeing is the high pressure pulling away south and west, allowing a north-easterly air stream to come in. That may well start to bring some snow events,” he stated.
WX Charts also anticipate snow will first be seen in Scotland, before moving south across northern England and finally, the south-east. It is believed a huge proportion of the country will have snowfall on Sunday January 30 th.
In comparison, December remained relatively mild, with the recent New Year’s Eve being the warmest on record at 16.3C in central London, thanks to hot air from the Azores.
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