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'Beast from the East' heading to the UK

A weather system dubbed the 'Beast from the East' is expected to hit the UK this week bringing snow, freezing fog and sub-zero temperatures. The cold snap has already affected Eastern Europe and Scandinavia. Wednesday is predicted to be the coldest day of the year with the possibility of snow and freezing rain. Temperatures will struggle to get over zero. By Friday the cold would have turned to rain and temperatures will increase.