Exact temperature to run your heating in snow and cold weather, according to experts

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Some areas across Scotland have been hit by an early winter as a blanket of snow covered parts of the country on what was the coldest night of the season so far.

Temperatures plummeted to a bone-chilling -7.8C at Tulloch Bridge in Scotland on Monday, marking the lowest temperature recorded in the UK since last winter.The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings that are in place until Thursday, November 21 for Scotland with more snow and ice.

Forecasters predict cold and unsettled conditions throughout the week, with up to 20cm of snow expected in some areas reports the Express.The national forecaster advised: "Daytime temperatures will be in the low single figures for most, potentially slightly less cold in the far south, though sub-zero wind chill is likely.

Despite the cold temperatures, there will be a good deal of sunshine away from the wintry showers near the coasts."They also warned: "Further snow accumulations are expected across the week, mostly by night at low levels, in northern Scotland and exposed parts elsewhere.