Drivers warned of treacherous commute as temperatures plummet to 12F The warning came after a bitterly cold night, when temperatures as low as 18F (-8C) were recorded in England and even fell to 21F (-6C) in Bournemouth. Forecasters expected up to four inches of snow in Scotland as falls continued on Thursday, with a light smattering expected to fall on high ground as far south as Derbyshire. Maximum temperatures were expected to remain below 44F (7C) in the south and 41F (5C) in the north, with widespread frost overnight on Thursday. Strong cold winds, which will gust up to 30mph in the west, will subdue temperatures even further on Friday, the Met Office spokesman warned. She said: "Actual temperatures are going to be between 5C and 8C (41-46F) but it will feel close to freezing for many with a brisk northerly wind." The cold snap would continue into the weekend, she added.