Altnaharra records UK's coldest January night in 15 years at minus 17.3C

Altnaharra, a hamlet in northern Scotland, recorded minus 17.3C on Friday, marking the coldest January night in the UK in 15 years. This temperature was noted shortly before 8pm, surpassing the previous night’s low of minus 14.5C. The last time temperatures dropped this low in January was in 2010. Forecasters predict that while Altnaharra may not fall below minus 18C, there is a slight chance it could reach minus 19C. Cold weather is expected to continue across the UK, with temperatures in Scotland ranging from minus 2C to minus 15C. Higher areas in England may see lows of minus 11C to minus 12C.