Chill to grip Bonfire Night as temperatures dip into single digits
The UK is bracing for a chilly week with temperatures dropping into the single digits as high pressure settles over the country. While the weather will be dry and settled for Bonfire Night, it will be significantly colder than the record-breaking warmth seen last year.
Why it matters
Provides essential public service information for upcoming outdoor cultural events.
Image source, BBC / Maree Nicolson Image caption, Fireworks light up the sky in Inverness on 5 November
Dry but chilly weather is forecast this week as millions plan to celebrate Guy Fawkes night on Thursday and the Hindu festival of Diwali on 8 November.
Following the stormy end to October, high pressure has been building in and will dominate for the rest of the week.
For the vast majority of the UK, it will be dry and settled by day with a mixture of cloud and some sunny spells.
By night, temperatures will dip into the single digits with the chance of fog developing in some areas.
High pressure will dominate as the week continues, meaning the daytime will be settled with some areas of cloud.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in