Tuesday 29 November 2022 07:24 AM Drivers warned as thick mist descends... before 'Beast from the East' sweeps in ... trends now
Motorists are being warned of 'difficult driving conditions' this morning as a thick fog descends upon much of the country - ahead of a drop in temperature later in the week and potential snow by Christmas.
A yellow warning is in place for mist in Bath, Birmingham, Nottingham, parts of Manchester and the whole of Northern Ireland, where it is expected to 'linger all day' today, according to the Met Office.
Areas like London and the South West will avoid the fog and enjoy a sunnier, albeit frosty, start to Tuesday.
Meteorologist Clare Nasir warned commuters to 'wrap up warm' today, particularly in foggy areas, with the likes of Newcastle, Manchester and Birmingham to see highs of 6C, 7C and 8C respectively.
Things will be warmer in London and the south west, although still nippy, as the mercury hits highs of 10C and 11C respectively.
'It's going to be a dull day, a cold one, with temperatures lower than average for this time of year,' Ms Nasir warned, adding that it 'will be colder' through the middle and latter part of the week.
It comes as high pressure which has caused temperatures as low as -45°C in Russia is expected to reach the UK in the coming days, with an easterly wind sweeping cold air westwards across Europe.
The Met Office played down those suggestions on Monday, however, insisting temperatures are likely to fall to around 7C in the coming days, rather than 'something unusually cold'.
Motorists are being warned of 'difficult driving conditions' this morning as a thick fog descends upon much of the country
A yellow warning is in place for the mist in Bath, Birmingham, Nottingham, parts of Manchester and the whole of Northern Ireland, where it is expected to 'linger all day', according to the Met Office
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Fog rolling in to the port of Dover in the early hours of Tuesday morning
However, families facing up to difficulties in heating their homes this winter are likely to feel the effects of the cold nonetheless having enjoyed a comparatively warm last few weeks.
Met Office spokesperson Nicola Maxey told MailOnline: 'Temperatures are trending down, and the unsettled
