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Milder Weather Eases Autumn Freeze
The UK is experiencing a milder weekend as an unusual autumn freeze eases off, following sub-zero overnight temperatures and yellow cold health alerts, according to The Guardian.
Saturday morning began with temperatures widely below freezing across parts of England and Wales. The UK Health Security Agency kept yellow cold health alerts in place for the West Midlands and the north-west until midday on Saturday.
Here are your weather extremes for Friday 13th November 2026 👇https://t.co/vRDmvzfvhR pic.twitter.com/PxtyOzZrH2
The alerts indicated that the weather was likely to have minor impacts on health and social care services, including an increased risk to vulnerable people.
Temperatures overnight fell as low as -7.2C in South Newington in England. Readings in Wales bottomed out at -6.2C in Sennybridge.
Other freezing spots included -6.6C in Sennybridge near Bannau Brycheiniog and -6.5C in Shap, Cumbria. Motorists were advised to watch for patchy freezing fog that can turn untreated pavements into ice rinks.
Saturday brought a brighter, dry day with long spells of sunshine across England and Wales after the morning frost and fog cleared. Afternoon temperatures climbed to range from 7C in parts of the Highlands to a milder 12C in south-west England.
Tonight may be the night to swap to the winter duvet (if you haven't already)! A sharp frost developing in the countryside across much of England and Wales but the frost perhaps less widespread across Scotland and Northern Ireland due to cloudier skies at times🥶 pic.twitter.com/565gQxIreM
Rain and Snow Return to the North and West
Unsettled conditions are returning from the west despite Saturday’s brief reprieve. Torrential rain, strong winds, and patchy rain are predicted to affect the north and far west of the UK, with snow also expected in north-west Scotland.
Morning temperatures on Sunday are expected to stay above freezing, with sunshine brightening the east, north, and west. Other regions will see cloud, wind, heavy rain, and potential hill snow in Scotland and northern England.
Deputy chief forecaster Steven Keates said:
On Sunday, low pressure will bring rain or showers to many areas. Precipitation will be most persistent across northern Scotland, where there is an increasing chance of snow developing later in the day. Steven Keates
new yellow cold health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency for the North West of England, North East of England, and Yorkshire. They come into force from 9pm on Sunday and remain in place until Thursday.
Paul Coleman, a Consultant in Public Health at the UKHSA, said:
This is the latest cold-health alert of the season, and we can expect more as we move further into winter. Cold weather can have a serious impact on the health of some people, including those aged 65 and over and those with pre-existing health conditions, so it is vital to check in on friends, family and neighbours who are most vulnerable. Met Office
Coleman said the public should take simple steps to stay warm, such as heating rooms where people spend most of their time and dressing warmly. The alerts remain active until Thursday.