The first air frost of the winter has just been recorded in Wanstead, the earliest for four years, though only 9th earliest in the last 13.

It is the 31st air frost of the year which is now two short of the annual average. Here’s a look at previous years back to 1960.

A large part of the UK, away from the coast, looks like it’s also below freezing. As of 2200 Benson is the coldest low-lying station, reporting -3.3C.