Britain is set to be hit by plunging temperatures this week after a sunny few days to start the coronavirus lockdown. It is going to feel much colder this weekend, especially on Sunday as northeasterly winds become established across the UK During Saturday night, temperatures will fall widely close to freezing, with -4C possible in sheltered rural spots.
Temperatures by day on Sunday will struggle to reach double digits, with keen northeasterly winds making it feel colder. There will be a risk of hail and snow along eastern coasts and inland, although these will become more confined to high ground in the north later in the day.