{"id":507,"date":"2025-03-11T16:09:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T17:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/softnary.com\/?p=507"},"modified":"2025-03-11T23:08:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T23:08:01","slug":"map-shows-return-of-cold-weather-this-week-amid-polar-vortex-collapse-warning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/softnary.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/11\/map-shows-return-of-cold-weather-this-week-amid-polar-vortex-collapse-warning\/","title":{"rendered":"Map shows return of cold weather this week amid polar vortex collapse warning"},"content":{"rendered":"
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After a lovely sunny week, Brits are now preparing themselves for cold temperatures (Picture: Shutterstock\/Metro Graphics)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A polar vortex collapse could bring cold weather<\/a> to the UK later this month, the Met Office<\/a> has warned.<\/p>\n

The weather forecaster said there is a 70% chance of a sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) bringing a rapid descent of cold air.<\/p>\n

It is not good news for those up and down the UK who have been enjoying the lovely sunny temperatures from last week.<\/p>\n

This is because temperatures are expected to drop across large parts of the country this week as well.<\/p>\n

Tonight is set to be colder across parts of England and Wales, especially in the south of England.<\/p>\n

Explaining the drop in the temperature, a Met Office spokesperson told Metro<\/strong>: \u2018A northerly airflow is now in place and temperatures are feeling much colder than this time last week for all, although they are nothing unusual or exceptional for the time of year. <\/p>\n

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While temperatures were in double digits last week, they have dropped this week (Picture: Metro.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018We\u2019ll also see the return of frosty mornings, and showers may be wintry over higher ground.<\/p>\n

\u2018All areas will be feeling cooler, with temperatures today near or just below average for the time of year.\u2019<\/p>\n

The weather forecaster said that tonight will be colder than last night in England and Wales, especially southern England.<\/p>\n

Wednesday will feel colder than today, with below average temperatures and the wind chill making it feel cooler.<\/p>\n

The highest maximum temperature will be between 8-9\u00b0C in parts of the central belt and the south of the UK.<\/p>\n

Wednesday night will be colder than tonight, with widespread frost and icy patches where skies clear following showers.<\/p>\n

This is most likely in parts of Scotland and northern and eastern England.<\/p>\n

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Rain and cold temperatures will hit large parts of the country this week (Picture: Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lows of -6\u00b0C are possible in rural Scotland\/Northern Ireland and -2\u00b0C could be recorded in rural Wales.<\/p>\n

The Met Office added: \u2018From Thursday to the weekend, temperatures will be a couple of degrees below normal, but nothing exceptional for the time of year. <\/p>\n

\u2018Daytime temperatures will be below average with maxima generally in single digits with the potential for frosts in all regions by night.\u2019<\/p>\n

The spokesperson also warned about the later polar vortex collapse this month.<\/p>\n

A polar vortex is a\u00a0\u2018large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding both of the Earth\u2019s poles\u2019 that \u2018always exists near the poles, but weakens in summer and strengthens in winter\u2019, according to the\u00a0National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Met Office said: \u2018About 70% of sudden stratospheric warming events are followed by a change to cold conditions with easterly winds across northern Europe and the UK. <\/p>\n

\u2018There are now signs of this in the forecast and the risk of a cold snap later in March is higher than normal.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2018The stratosphere polar vortex collapses roughly every couple of years in mid-winter.\u2019<\/p>\n

The forecaster added that the true impact of an SSW will be felt later this month.<\/p>\n

Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

For more stories like this, <\/strong>check our news page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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