Helen Willetts
BBC Weather
PA Media
The south-east of England and East Anglia saw a sharper frost overnight than on Wednesday
The end of the cold snap could be just around the corner, according to BBC forecasters – but not before another day of freezing conditions.
Wintry weather is expected to continue overnight into Saturday, with more ice and frost due in some places.
It comes after the UK recorded its coldest January night in 15 years overnight on Thursday – and temperatures fell even lower early on Friday evening, with -16.1C (3F) recorded at the hamlet of Altnaharra in the northern Scottish Highlands.
However, high pressure is set to build across the country over the weekend, leading to a significant thaw of snow and ice by Sunday and ushering in a warmer start to the new week.
“After what’s been the most significant cold spell of this winter so far, temperatures are finally due to start rising this coming weekend,” BBC Weather forecaster Stav Danaos said.
“High pressure will build in across the country with its centre gradually moving to the east of the UK.
“This will bring mild south-westerly winds to all areas by the time we move into next week.”
Temperatures will slowly start to recover across western fringes of the UK, with central and eastern parts still likely to remain cold on Saturday and Sunday.
Scotland and Northern Ireland will see the quickest rise, with temperatures climbing to above average numbers for January by Monday.
This will lead to a significant thaw of all the snow and ice that may lead to higher river levels and a risk of flooding in p
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