Key Highlights
- The UK is set to experience more cold weather and a possible sprinkle of snow following a cold northerly airflow over the weekend.
- Sunday morning will start with chilly but sunny conditions in central and eastern parts, while rain is expected to move into Northern Ireland and Scotland throughout the day.
- The Met Office warns that some colder air could bring about a chance of snow across Scottish mountains, not unusual for this time of year.
- Temperatures are predicted to remain similar to Saturday’s levels, ranging from eight to 12 degrees Celsius.
UK Weather Forecast: Cold Snap and Snow Warning
The United Kingdom is bracing itself for a continuation of its cold snap, with the Met Office issuing a snow warning for Scotland. This latest weather system brings with it the potential for a light sprinkling of snow across the Scottish mountains on Sunday.
Prior Weather Conditions and Upcoming Forecast
The cold weather currently gripping the UK is due to an influx of Arctic air that brought wintry conditions over the weekend. Temperatures have plummeted into single digits, with the Met Office predicting that Saturday and Sunday would be the coldest days so far this season.
According to Greg Dewhurst, a meteorologist from the Met Office, “We’ve had a cold northerly airflow across us so far this weekend, but all eyes are on the northwest as this next weather system brings cloud and rain in from that direction.” He further elaborated, “It remains blustery into the beginning of next week, but signs of a bit more Atlantic weather coming in, allowing temperatures to rise a little further as the week goes on.”
Expected Weather Patterns
Today is expected to begin with a mainly dry and chilly but bright start across central and eastern parts of the UK. However, clouds are moving in from the northwest, pushing into eastern areas by the afternoon. Outbreaks of rain could bump into some colder air over the Scottish mountains, potentially leading to snowfall.
Dewhurst continued: “This morning will see a chilly start, particularly where we have sunny skies across central and eastern parts, but it quickly clouds over as Northern Ireland and Scotland become engulfed in outbreaks of rain moving southeastward throughout the day.
The rain could push into the Scottish mountains to give a little snow here, not unusual for this time of year.”
By the afternoon, rain is expected to reach higher ground areas such as Wales and parts of England, with cloud increasing in the west, potentially leading to light and patchy showers. Temperatures are predicted to remain similar to Saturday’s levels, ranging from eight to 12 degrees Celsius.
Previous Weather Events
The latest weather developments come after the UK was hit by Storm Benjamin, which brought heavy downpours and winds over 70 miles per hour. Four yellow weather warnings were issued for Thursday, while more than 40 flood alerts were in place that morning.
Conclusion
Preparing for the Cold Snap
The UK is preparing for a continuation of its cold weather conditions, with the Met Office warning residents to brace themselves for potential snowfall and icy temperatures. As the country experiences another cold snap, it’s important for individuals and businesses to take necessary precautions to ensure safety and preparedness.
