major Arctic blast

Snow radar: major Arctic blast

A sudden stratospheric warming event is set to bring freezing temperatures and frequent spells of snow and strong winds, as the Met Office warns of a mega blizzard heading to the UK soon

Brits were warned to brace for continuous plunging temperatures for the remainder of the month, as snow maps warned of a major Arctic blast very soon.

Weather forecasters said a cold snap is set to batter the nation in a few weeks' time, as a result of a sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event.

A similar blizzard occurred in 2018 when the UK experienced freezing temperatures, which was ultimately dubbed the 'Beast from the East'.

The phenomenon is most likely to bring snow and chilly weather to the UK, but the Met Office confirmed this week that the weather would likely remain stable.

Yet some forecasters warned temperatures could drop to as low as -10C.

Snow warning as Beast from the East polar vortex brings UK's 'coldest March ever'

On the week starting Monday, 13 March, the Met Office warned of frequent "spells of rain and snow".

It said: "Through this period, spells of rain and snow are likely at times, with a small possibility of these combining with stronger winds to become locally disruptive."

The Met Office has issued tips for people to stay safe during spells of strong winds.