Today’s Weather: Arctic Blast Brings Snow and Freezing Conditions Across the UK
Cold Snap Grips the United Kingdom
Understanding today’s weather is crucial for daily planning, travel safety, and wellbeing. On Tuesday, 6 January 2026, the UK experiences very cold conditions as an Arctic airmass continues to cover the UK, bringing cold conditions with snow, sleet and hail showers. This significant weather event affects millions across the nation, prompting weather warnings and travel disruptions.
Current Weather Conditions
Rain, sleet and snow moves in from the northwest today, with heavy and persistent snow affecting parts of Scotland. The rest of the country experiences sunny spells and wintry showers elsewhere, with another very cold day with strengthening winds. In London, temperatures feel particularly harsh, with maximum feels like temperature at 0° Celsius and minimum feels like temperature at -4° Celsius, due to wind chill factors.
The Met Office reports wind speeds reaching up to 29mph, making conditions feel significantly colder. Humidity levels remain high at 92% daily high and 81% daily low, adding to the uncomfortable conditions.
Tonight and Tomorrow’s Outlook
This evening brings further challenges as rain, sleet and snow moves across the south this evening, eventually clearing overnight, with clear skies for many bringing a sharp frost and ice. Wednesday promises some respite with dry conditions for many with sunny spells, scattered wintry showers continuing in Scotland and some western areas, remaining rather windy with coastal gales developing in places.
Looking Ahead
The cold weather pattern continues through the week as frontal systems push in from the west, with a mixture of rain, sleet and snow moving across the country at times with a risk of strong winds. For UK residents, this means preparing for continued wintry conditions, ensuring adequate heating, checking on vulnerable neighbours, and allowing extra time for travel. The severe weather underscores the importance of staying informed about daily forecasts and heeding official weather warnings during this challenging winter period.