-20C weather warning for parts of UK as London temperature forecast to drop to -6C in coldest night of winter
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Temperatures will continue to plummet in the coming days with parts of the UK reaching -20C on Friday night, while the capital could see lows of -6C. Weather warnings for ice are in place across the majority of Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as large parts of the east of England, until 10am on Friday.
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Throughout Friday, the capital is set for a cold, dry day, with early freezing fog slowly clearing and temperatures scarcely above freezing. Overnight could see lows of -6C. Friday night is expected to be the coldest night of winter across the UK, with lows of up to -20°C possible on high ground in the Scottish Highlands.
Met Office meteorologist Liam Eslick said: "It's going to be another cold couple of days, and recovering into the early part of next week. "Anywhere across the UK is likely to see those temperatures dipping below freezing and likely to see quite severe frost and ice to form overnight tonight.".
Freezing fog is also forecast overnight across south-east England, and parts of Wales. It "could be quite stubborn to clear" on Friday morning and may cling on in some areas throughout the day, Mr Eslick said, adding that parts where it lifts will be bright and sunny.
There is a chance of snow across northern Scotland and possibly the very north-east of England on Friday, but this does not appear likely to affect the capital. Mr Eslick said: "Because that rain is falling on some pretty cold ground, it is likely to turn to icy conditions as well.
