According to weather maps, warmer temperatures may be on the horizon for parts of Scotland.
Following days of cloud and showers, many Scots are hoping that another rise in temperatures isn’t too far away. As the weather fluctuates between blue skies and miserable down pours, many of us are having to leave the house ready for an array of weather systems.
While temperatures during the day are now consistently rising slightly into the double digits, there is still a chill in the air during the night with temperatures dropping back down below 5C. However, with the threat of energy prices soaring moving closer, many Scots want to know when they will be able to switch off the heating.
According to weather maps from the Met Office, a warmer spell may only be a few days away for some parts of Scotland. Looking towards the end of next week, one small Scottish seaside town is currently predicted to hit 18C in a fresh band of warm weather.
At the moment the national forecaster is predicting that Oban in the west coast of Scotland will sizzle at 18C on Friday, April 24. Fort William is also set to rise 18C by 4pm that afternoon, which will be sure to get Scots in a good mood for the weekend.
Elsewhere, Pitlochry, Helensburgh and Aberfoyle are currently set to hit 17C on Friday as the temperatures dip slightly as you travel towards the east of Scotland. Conditions are also predicted to be sunny with minimal cloud so Scots can truly bask in the sunshine.
The national forecaster is also warning that the UV level on Friday will be moderate, so it is important to apply sun cream to protect your skin.
It states: “Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised.”
However, the Met Office is currently painting a different picture on the other side of Scotland. While Oban and Fort William sizzles, with Glasgow also enjoying a high of 16C, the east coast may still need to have their cosy jackets on.
As Edinburgh is set to be a bit chillier at 13C, Aberdeen and Banff are set to only rise to 11C, with Peterhead and Wick only just making it into the double digits with 10C on Friday afternoon.
Friday’s high afternoon temperatures also follow on from a chilly night, with some areas in the Highlands sitting as low as 3C. These chilly conditions will continue throughout the morning, before rising around lunch time according to the maps.
Sadly this warm spell isn’t set to last long. While the west of Scotland will enjoy temperatures of between 15C and 16C on Saturday, April 25, the majority of Scotland will only rise to 13C. Sadly this is even worse for the east coast, which is currently predicted to only rise to 9C.
Looking at the Met Office’s long range forecast for April 23 to May 2, Scots can expect more unpredictable weather, with some parts possibly turning wintry at times.
The forecast reads: “High pressure is likely to be centred to the north of the UK through much of this period. Overall, many places will probably be largely dry with clear or sunny periods. There is a chance of some rain or showers at times in the far southwest and northeast, perhaps turning wintry in parts of Scotland.
“Wind may be strong at times around coasts, mainly in the southwest and northeast. Temperatures will probably be near normal or slightly above for many, but with a risk of colder conditions affecting the north at times.”
As we go into May, temperatures are set to be “close to or a little above average” but the north of Scotland is being warned that some cold nights may produce “late season frost”.
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