Temperatures to plunge across Scotland as cold snap expected to last at least a week

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Temperatures could fall as low as minus 8C on Thursday night as wintry conditions are expected to continue for at least a week with drops as low as -8C in Scotland.Amber alerts have been issued from 12pm on Thursday until January 8, meaning a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions, is likely, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.

ScotRail alerted customers to the continued weather warnings in place across the country and said: "The Met Office continue to issue a YELLOW weather warning for snow and ice across many parts of our network.

Please check your journey before travelling as delays and alternations to services may occur. All travel information can be found here." Temperatures could fall as low as minus 8C in rural Scotland, the Met Office said.

It will also be cold in parts of Wales and rural spots in southern England with between minus 4C and minus 5C expected.Dan Stroud, a meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “There’ll be widespread frost across the country tonight, from Land’s End to John O’Groats.