STORM Caroline is set to descend on the UK tomorrow, bringing with it strong winds, snow and freezing temperatures.
Gusts of up to 80mph are set to batter Scotland's north-facing coasts on Thursday, followed by a rush of cold air.
Snow and freezing temperatures have been forecast on Friday and Saturday for much of the UK.
#StormCaroline has been officially named by the Met Office. High winds are expected to affect northern Scotland on Thursday. Warnings issued, stay #weatheraware pic.twitter.com/J7nZOEFhYr
— Met Office (@metoffice) December 5, 2017
Southampton residents are unlikely to wake up to snow on Friday, but will feel a notable drop in temperatures from Thursday night.
Temperatures will be as high 12 degrees tomorrow, but could plummet as low as 3 degrees by 9am on Friday – and feel as low as freezing.
Weather experts say conditions could cause travel disruptions.
Met Office chief meteorologist, Steve Ramsdale, said: “The strongest winds will reach the northwest of Scotland early on Thursday, extending to Northeast Scotland and the Northern Isles in the afternoon,
"With the return of air from a northwesterly direction – with its origins in the Arctic – snow showers will become increasingly frequent and heavy across northern Scotland during Thursday evening.”
The Met Office has also issued a Yellow National Severe Weather Warning for snow and ice for Friday.
The warning covers much of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and western England.
Steve Ramsdale added: “Our warning shows that 2-5 cm of snow is likely for some, with 10-20 cm possible over high ground, mainly Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
"Icy surfaces are also likely to be an additional hazard, especially overnight and during the morning."
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