Temperature in Highlands falls to -18C as UK cold snap continues

Temperatures in a Scottish hamlet dropped to -18C, the coldest January night in 15 years, with Altnaharra in the Highlands reaching the lowest temperature. The cold snap led to school closures in the Highlands and Aberdeenshire, with forecasts predicting further cold weather for the weekend. Scottish Water reported a 30% increase in burst water pipes due to the freezing temperatures, with teams of engineers on standby to address the issue.

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