UK weather maps turn icy blue for brutal -3C deep freeze after 'mini heatwave'

UK weather maps turn icy blue for brutal -3C deep freeze after 'mini heatwave'The UK is set to be hotter than several holiday hotspots in Europe this week, but the "mini heatwave" is not expected to last long - with icy conditions forecastNewsCallum Hoare and Olivia Beeson08:00, 08 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesTemperatures will plunge even further next week with Scotland hitting -3C(Image: WXCharts)UK weather maps suggest the "mini heatwave " this week could be short-lived, with temperatures set to nosedive to freezing.‌The Met Office is predicting highs of 26C across the UK on Wednesday, with as many as 25 towns and cities expected to record temperatures of 20C or above.‌This will make them warmer than several popular European holiday destinations, but the warmth won't last long.‌View 3 ImagesMaps turn icy blue(Image: WXCharts)According to WXCharts, which use MetDesk data, the outlook is looking decidedly chilly for the remainder of the week.Maps indicate the majority of the UK will be below 5C for most of Friday, with some areas plummeting to freezing (0C), reports the Express.‌However, the most severe conditions are still a few days away.On Tuesday, April 14, large swathes of Scotland are forecast to fall to around or below freezing, with temperatures dropping as low as -2C or -3C in places, raising the risk of frost.Vast parts of northern England, meanwhile, are set to experience temperatures between -1C and 0C.‌Further south, much of England and Wales will also endure bitter conditions, generally between 1C and 4C, with only coastal areas remaining marginally milder.View 3 ImagesMuch of the county will feel the freeze(Image: WXCharts)Met Office Chief Forecaster Paul Gundersen said: "We're seeing a brief but notable spell of very warm weather for early April, with temperatures more typically associated with late spring or early summer.Article continues below"This could be the warmest spell at this point in April since 20...