Snow is possible in Northern Ireland and Scotland on Tuesday, with temperatures plunging to 6C on Wednesday and overnight lows of -5C in rural areas
Last week saw thermometers climb beyond 20C as Britain experienced its warmest day of the year thus far – however Met Office meteorologists now warn snow is approaching this week.
Weather systems will deliver rainfall, powerful winds and chillier conditions throughout the coming days, with Wednesday particularly anticipated to be a “shock to the system”. Daytime temperatures will drop as low as 6C – though will feel considerably colder owing to the wind chill.
Tuesday is forecast to bring wet and blustery conditions for much of the country as well. Northern England and Wales will be struck by substantial rainfall, according to the Met Office, whilst hail and thunderstorms are predicted for Northern Ireland and Scotland. It adds that snow may also fall tomorrow across Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Steven Keates said: “Wednesday could be quite a shock to the system. Temperatures will range from 6C to 10C, but it will feel closer to low single figures for many areas in the wind.
“Wintry showers are likely, especially over higher ground in the north, and a widespread frost – with icy patches for some – is possible on Wednesday night. It should be a little milder again by the end of the week, with many areas seeing another spell of rain on Friday.”, reports the Mirror.
Whilst snow descends over elevated terrain in the north, overnight temperatures on Wednesday may plummet to as low as -5C in certain countryside locations, the Met Office indicates. Ice is anticipated across northern regions on Thursday morning. The Met Office forecast states: “Most places remain dry with sunny spells on Thursday, although cloud and rain pushes into Northern Ireland and western parts later on.
“Temperatures return closer to average from Friday onwards, though further weather systems may affect the UK at the weekend, most likely affecting northern areas.”
BBC Weather also predicts snowfall on Tuesday and Wednesday. Their forecast reads: “Tomorrow will see a band of rain pushing south-east, turning locally heavy across parts of England and Wales. Sunny spells and scattered rain, sleet and snow showers will develop behind this. Windy.
“Wednesday will see a chilly and windy day with sunny spells and showers, these wintry over the hills. Drier on Thursday with sunny spells for many, with some wintry showers lingering towards eastern coasts. Friday will have a cloudy start with rain pushing eastwards. Drier and brighter in the afternoon, with just a few isolated showers.”
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