Storm Caroline Set to Batter Scotland, Bringing Snow and High Winds to Parts of the UK

Freezing temperatures, snow, and high winds have been forecast for parts of the U.K.this week. Andy Buchanan/AFP/Getty Images

The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for the UK as Storm Caroline heads toward Britain.

Freezing temperatures and snow have been forecast for the north of the UK this week, with wind gusts expected to reach as high as 80 mph in some parts of Scotland.