Why is it so cold in the UK right now? Snow, ice and Arctic air explained
The UK is experiencing some of the coldest temperatures in 14 years this week.
Freezing temperatures and snow will continue to blanket much of Britain this week, as snow-covered parts of Scotland could reach minus 15C.
The last time dropped that low was in January 2010, when minus 22.3C was recorded in Altnaharra, Scotland.
