Fine, dry, settled and sunny weather continues for much of the UK and Northwest Europe.

On the flip side, the very blocking high persisting over the UK/Northwest Europe is resulting in a trough and delivering of unusually cold arctic air into Finland, Russia and adjacent countries.

Wed am looks to see worst and most widespread cold.

Rare May snows and crop killing freezes at a time when winter coats and snow tires should have been put away long ago.