Wintry weather to return to UK with heavy rain and chance of snow
Wintry weather to return to UK with heavy rain and chance of snow
After weeks of mild weather, the UK may face a return of colder conditions, as heavy rain and potential snowfall are expected in certain areas. The Met Office warns that while southern and eastern regions may experience some sun, much of the country could see a shift toward winter-like patterns starting Thursday.
Cloud cover and gusty winds are anticipated, with the heaviest downpours affecting western hills. Blustery showers are predicted for the northwest, and snow may appear on Scottish highlands. The Lake District could see up to 50mm of precipitation, with heavier rainfall extending further south.
Temperatures will decline nationwide on Friday, ushering in a colder stretch. Jason Kelly, chief operational meteorologist for the Met Office, explained:
“A notable shift in wind direction to a north-westerly flow will bring a markedly colder day nationwide on Friday, with the potential for a mixture of sunny spells, heavy showers, coastal gales, and snow over high ground.”
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Joanna Robinson, Sky News’s weather producer, added:
“The next few days will generally see temperatures around average or slightly above, with highs reaching the mid-teens on Thursday. Rain moving through on Thursday will introduce colder air from the north, with temperatures widely below average on Friday and Saturday before recovering slightly. Friday will bring showers, with snow down to relatively low levels in the north, especially early on. There’ll be fewer showers around on Saturday, and the snow risk will become increasingly confined to the highest hills. Frosty conditions overnight will bring the risk of icy stretches.”
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