The country is expected to shiver through another chilly week after air moving in from the Arctic sent temperatures dwindling down to single digits over the weekend.

Glasgow is expected to enjoy a sunny Monday however, with a maximum daytime temperature of seven degrees, though the west of Scotland may be due snow tomorrow. 

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The capital is due a slightly more gloomy start to the week, with predominantly cloudy conditions and a maximum daytime temperature of six degrees for Edinburgh. 

Meanwhile, the first snow of the cold season fell in northern parts of England including North Yorkshire and caused traffic headaches on a roadway near Nenthead, Cumbria.

But those looking for warmer conditions to return may be disappointed, with Met Office predicting conditions will remain cold with frost overnight across the UK.

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Early indications suggest Friday will be largely fine and dry, though still cold.