BRITAIN will be blasted by a freezing Atlantic system that will see temperatures plummet to zero.
The Met Office said: "A cold front is bringing some sharp bursts of rain across parts of southeast Wales this morning.
"Meanwhile heavy showers behind cloud with rain are packing into the northwest, some of these heavy and wintry over the Scottish mountains."
It comes as fears the UK could see snow this week as freezing Atlantic air will push across the country in a westerly direction.
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RAINFALL MAP FOR SATURDAY MORNING
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COLD START ON SUNDAY
Jo Farrow at Netweather also forecast a new Atlantic low to push towards the UK at the start of next week, which will lead to more chilly weather.
She said: “A cold start on Sunday but fine with super autumn sunshine.
“There is some uncertainty for East Anglia, maybe Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire with a band of cloud and showery rain lurking nearby over the North Sea.
“It could plague eastern England on Sunday and bring quite a different day.
“The cloud fills in during Sunday, but it stays fair and bright still with a cool breeze.
“Nippy again on Sunday night but an Atlantic low looks to move in for Monday bringing rain from the west, blustery winds but also milder air briefly.
“The chill will be back by Tuesday as the winds swing round to the north.”
- Hana Carter
WINTER COMING DOWN FROM ARCTIC
The UK will see “winter coming down from the Arctic” this weekend.
The temperatures will dip “quite a bit below average”.
“We’re going into a much colder, showery set up for this weekend,” said Met Office forecaster Tom Morgan.
“So the good news is this weekend isn’t going to be a washout like it was for people last weekend, but there will be some showers around and it will be much colder.”
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RAINY SCENES IN MANCHESTER TODAY
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WEATHER FORECAST FOR NEXT WEEK
The weather will mostly be fine on Sunday with a few showers around the coasts.
Rain is set to sweep southeast between late-Sunday and late-Monday, with further showers then following and eventually becoming heaviest in the east.
- Hana Carter
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FREEZING TEMPERATURES
Temperatures are predicted to drop to below 0 overnight this weekend.
Freezing Atlantic air will push over in a westerly direction, bringing chilly temperatures in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Into next week, bitterly-cold air is expected to move in again, with temperatures on Wednesday night falling to near freezing in parts of northern Scotland, norhtern England and central parts of Wales.
- Hana Carter
CHILLY TONIGHT
It's going to be cold tonight for many rural areas, with a chance of frost in the coldest spots by dawn on Saturday.
- Claudia Aoraha
CAUGHT IN THE DOWNPOUR
It's been a wet afternoon for many Brits in the north.
Shoppers get caught out in a sudden downpour in Manchester City Centre this afternoon.
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LATEST WEATHER UPDATE
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“It will become drier in the south and east this evening with clearing skies giving skywatchers a good chance of viewing the red planet Mars.
“Meanwhile heavy showers will continue in the north and west interspersed by occasional clear spells.”
- Claudia Aoraha
FORECAST FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS
The weather will be turning generally more settled in the north and northwest by the middle of next week and lasting into next weekend, with dry and bright spells likely.
Meanwhile a cloudier, breezier picture will be painted in the east and southeast with more showery conditions, whilst some sporadic outbreaks of cloud and rain may also make way into southwest and western parts of the UK at times.
Occasional bands of more persistent rain, perhaps accompanied by strong winds, may progress a bit further north across the country from next weekend onwards, bringing prolonged wet spells.
This theme is likely to remain largely similar into the week after next.
Temperatures expected to be rather on the cold side in most areas with overnight frosts and patchy mist and fog likely to occur, particularly in the northwest.
- Claudia Aoraha
TOP TEMPS THIS AFTERNOON
Here are the top temperatures expected across the UK this Friday afternoon.
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WARM SPELLS IN THE SOUTH THIS AFTERNOON
A paddle boarder on the calm sea at the seaside resort of Weymouth in Dorset on a day of warm sunshine today.
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WEATHER FORECAST FOR NEXT WEEK
The weather will mostly be fine on Sunday with a few showers around the coasts.
Rain is set to sweep southeast between late-Sunday and late-Monday, with further showers then following and eventually becoming heaviest in the east.
- Claudia Aoraha
SUNNY SPELLS IN DORSET TODAY
Visitors and locals enjoy some sunny spells and a fresh breeze at the seaside resort of Lyme Regis.
- Claudia Aoraha
CHILLY SATURDAY
The weather is set to be chilly with brisk winds this weekend, with maximum temperatures of 13C.
The Met Office said: “You may need an extra layer on Saturday as the brisk northwesterly wind will make it feel decidedly chilly.”
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UNSETTLED CONDITIONS
A Met Office Forecaster told The Sun Online: “It’s going to remain unsettled until the weekend.
“There will be some periods of quite heavy rain during the week and there's potential today for some thunderstorm activity.”
- Claudia Aoraha
AUTUMNAL WALKS IN BELFAST
People were seen walking among the autumn leaves on the grounds of Stormont Estate in Belfast this morning.
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RAINY AFTERNOON FOR SOUTHWEST ENGLAND
The Met Office said: “A narrow band of heavy rain is moving south across parts of the southwest of England.
“Watch out for spray and standing water on the roads.”
- Claudia Aoraha
WET WEATHER THIS AFTERNOON
The Met Office said: “You may need your umbrella as well as an extra layer if you're out this afternoon. There's some patchy rain in the south and southeast, and scattered showers.
“Elsewhere, these heavy in the northwest. But there will be some sunny spells in between.”
- Claudia Aoraha
DRACONIDS METEOR SHOWER THIS WEEK
The Met Office said: “The Draconids meteor shower peaks this week. The best time to view them is during the evening.
“Try to find somewhere with a clear view of the stars, ideally away from light pollution.
“Additionally, look out for Mars, which is at its brightest and closest to earth for 15 years.”
- Claudia Aoraha
AUTUMNAL HUES
Stirling Castle in early morning sunshine as the leaves on the trees turn yellow in early Autumn.
- Claudia Aoraha
ODDS CUT ON A WHITE CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR
Leading bookmaker Coral has cut its odds on there being a White Christmas this year to 5-4, from 2-1.
The firm go 2-1 for snow to fall in October, while it is evens for this winter to be the coldest ever in the UK.
“Those dreaming of a White Christmas may get their wish this year as the odds on the white stuff falling on Christmas Day are falling fast,” said Coral's John Hill.
“We may not have to wait until Christmas for snow fall either as temperatures are set to plunge over the next few days which opens the door for a blanket of snow,” added Hill.
- Claudia Aoraha
SHARP BURSTS OF RAIN IN WALES
A cold front is bringing some sharp bursts of rain across parts of southeast Wales this morning.
Meanwhile heavy showers are packing into the northwest, some of these heavy and wintry over the Scottish mountains.
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