The UK is set for bitterly cold October weather as an Arctic blast sweeps the country – and snow could be on the way in some parts of the country, according to the latest weather maps
The UK is bracing for a freezing cold snap next month as an Arctic blast is set to hit various regions. According to the latest weather forecasts from WX Charts, Friday, October 11 could see temperatures plummet below zero in many parts of the country, signalling the true arrival of autumn.
Netweather’s map also indicates a high likelihood of snowfall in certain areas. The forecast suggests an 80 per cent chance of snow descending on some regions of the Scottish Highlands.
WX Charts further predicts a significant possibility of snow in northwest Scotland on October 11. Other regions, including parts of northern England, Yorkshire and the West Midlands, may also experience snowfall, although the chances are considerably lower.
While snow may not be a common sight across the country, many regions will certainly feel the chill. WX Charts anticipates temperatures could plunge to as low as -4C in numerous areas, including much of northern England.
In the south, temperatures are expected to hover just above freezing, around 1C. This chilling forecast comes as the UK prepares for more heavy rain and strong winds overnight into Monday (September 30), reports the Express.
The Met Office has issued wind and rain warnings for various regions throughout Sunday evening, with flood alerts and warnings still in effect in many areas.
The Environment Agency has sent drones over some rivers in areas including Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire to brace for further heavy rain predicted on Monday morning.
Cold weather payments info you may need to know
As temperatures start to drop, households who are plunged into freezing conditions will soon be able to get a £25 payment.
The Cold Weather Payment scheme will reopen on November 1, 2024, and will run until March 31, 2025. The money goes to people on low incomes who receive certain benefits. You’ll get a payment if the average temperature where you live hits zero degrees or below over seven consecutive days.
The payments are worth £25 per seven day period – but you can receive multiple Cold Weather Payments if you get several periods of freezing weather.
You could be entitled to a Cold Weather Payment if you’re getting:
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Pension Credit
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Income Support (if you have any of the following: disability or pensioner premium, a child who is disabled, Child Tax Credit that includes a disability or severe disability element or a child under five living with you)
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Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (if you have any of the following: disability or pensioner premium, a child who is disabled, Child Tax Credit that includes a disability or severe disability element or a child under five living with you)
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Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (if you have any of the following: severe or enhanced disability premium, a pensioner premium, a child who is disabled, Child Tax Credit that includes a disability or severe disability element or a child under five living with you)
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Universal Credit (if you’re not employed or “gainfully” self-employed, your partner is not employed or “gainfully” self-employed – you or your must also have a health condition or disability and have limited capability for work, or have a child under five living with you)
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Support for Mortgage Interest (if you have any of the following: severe or enhanced disability premium, a pensioner premium, a child who is disabled, Child Tax Credit that includes a disability or severe disability element or a child under five living with you)
If you claim Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, you will need to contact Jobcentre Plus to get a Cold Weather Payment if:
- You’ve had a baby
- A child under five has come to live with you
