Parts of the UK could see flurries of snow, according to the latest Met Office weather radar map
Parts of the UK could see flurries of snow, according to the latest Met Office weather radar map
The Met Office has issued a warning for wintry hazards, including snow and ice for some parts of the UK. Parts of the UK could see temperatures drop over the weekend and even some snow in parts, warns the Met Office forecast.
Parts of Scotland and northern England are forecasted flurries of snow as cold Arctic air moves in from the north. It comes as temperatures across the country are expected to drop to just above freezing on Sunday and will plummet further in some areas at the start of next week.
The Met Office said: “There’s a major change in the weather from this weekend, as an early winter cold spell arrives bringing the potential for disruption for some next week. To begin with, high pressure remains in charge, bringing cloudy conditions for many with the possibility of fog overnight.
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“Tomorrow is a similar day, but with things turning windier in the north. Those winds strengthen in the north late on Friday, ushering in colder Arctic air. On Saturday, a band of rain moves south across most parts whilst conditions turn colder in the north, with the possibility of some hill snow.
By Sunday, low pressure moves in and we’ll see the start of some unsettled and much colder weather. Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Rebekah Hicks explains: “A notable early winter cold spell will arrive across the north from Sunday and will likely reach all parts of the UK by midweek.
“Temperatures will drop as a northerly airflow develops, bringing in colder Arctic air. This introduces the possibility of snow, initially over high ground in the north from Sunday, with gusty winds also a potential hazard.”
Rebekah added: “There is a lot of uncertainty in what might happen after Sunday, but there are a number of scenarios which could bring some more widespread rain, along with some hill snow and stronger winds. It is possible that there may be some more widespread snowfall across lower ground, but the chance of this for any given region is low at this stage. What we do know is that the whole of the UK is likely to experience a spell of several days of cold, potentially disruptive weather next week.
“Warnings for wintry hazards, including snow and ice, are possible, so it’s important to stay up to date with the latest forecast.”
Below is the outlook for Liverpool this week.
Friday
A rather grey and gloomy day with mist, fog and drizzly rain possible at times. Turning breezier through the afternoon, especially over the hills. Temperatures relatively mild. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday
A rain band clearing on Saturday followed by brighter skies. Turning unsettled later Sunday with heavy showery rain and hill snow possible. Perhaps drier and brighter on Monday. Colder.
