A freak cold snap will grip the country from Wednesday, with temperatures dropping below zero for many, weather forecasters say.
May's early bank holiday smashed records this weekend when it became the coldest ever recorded.
Freezing temperatures hit many parts of the country with a biting -5.9C recorded at Kinbrace in the Highlands in Scotland.
And to add to the cold weather misery, a severe weather warning for wind was also in force on Tuesday as gales and heavy showers lashed many parts of the UK.
Now, temperatures are again set to dip below zero on Wednesday as Brits brace for yet more bitingly cold weather along with widespread showers, reports The Mirror.
Those living in the north of England and parts of Scotland will see the coldest weather as the mercury plunges below freezing by early Wednesday. Some parts of the North East will see temperatures dip to -4C on Wednesday night.
Lows of 0C will also grip parts of Scotland in the early morning and by the evening, and into Thursday, northern areas will see the mercury drop to -2C.
The Met Office says the freak cold air had moved across the south dragging the temperatures down to between 2C and 4C.
A spokeswoman for the Met Office said: "We are likely to see some frosts overnight, quite widespread, so away from towns and cities, even for central and some southern areas there could be some localised frosts with temperatures dipping below freezing.
"If you are in London, then you are looking at three, four or five degrees overnight, but if you are out in rural areas, you may well see those temperatures dip, particularly for central and northern areas."
Forecasters said the cold weather is expected to continue into this week and more snow could strike hill regions.
It comes after the white stuff fell in some parts of northern and central England last night.
Simon Partridge, a forecaster, said: "Some of it could stick around on the ground for the next few days but in areas such as Manchester it's rather warm underground so it should fizzle out by midnight.
"It's obviously not the most common occurrence for this time of year but it does happen and it certainly caught some people out.
"Those driving near to Snowdonia and other areas of high ground should certainly keep an eye out and be careful on the roads."
Mr Partridge said the average temperature for May was around 16C (60.8F) in England.
North East weather forecast
Wednesday :
A cold and clear start with a widespread frost leading to a bright or sunny day with scattered showers. Showers perhaps falling as sleet or snow over the higher hills, and perhaps hail at lower levels. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Wednesday night:
Showers dying away fairly quickly through the evening with all parts dry and clear by midnight. Isolated mist or fog patches may form by dawn, with another widespread sharp frost. Minimum temperature -4 °C.
Thursday :
Another cold day, bright spells through the morning but cloud thickening with showers developing the afternoon, locally heavy with hail and perhaps wintry over the hills. Showers dying out later. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Sunny spells and scattered showers on Friday. A bright start Saturday, then wet and windy from mid-afternoon. Windy with further heavy showers on Sunday. Some overnight frosts.
