The mercury is set to plunge as a freak May cold snap grips the country from Wednesday, seeing a return to sub zero temperatures for many.
May's Bank Holiday smashed records this weekend when it became the coldest ever recorded. Freezing temperatures hit many parts of the country with a biting -5.9C recorded at Kinbrace in the Highlands in Scotland.
And to add to the cold weather misery a severe weather warning for wind was also in force yesterday as gales and heavy showers lashed many parts of the UK.
Now, temperatures are again set to dip below zero today as Brits brace for yet more bitingly cold weather along with widespread showers.
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