Britain faces cold snap after weekend snow warning
Colder weather and snowfall are expected in the UK following wintry conditions brought on by cold Arctic weather over the weekend.
After this weekend was predicted to be the “coldest days so far this season”, temperatures dropped to single digits thanks to “a cold air flow from the north this weekend”.
Sunday morning will get off to a cool but sunny start across the central and eastern parts of the UK, while clouds over Northern Ireland and Scotland will bring outbreaks of rain moving south-eastwards throughout the day, with some colder air in the Scottish highlands along with the chance of some snow.
Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said: “We’ve had a cold influx of air from the north so far this weekend, but all eyes are on the north-west as the next weather system brings clouds and rain from the north-west and drifts south-eastwards across the country over the next 24 hours.
“The windy weather continues for the start of next week, but signs of Atlantic air moving in are allowing temperatures to rise a little further as the week progresses.
He continued: “But a cool start this morning, particularly where there are sunny skies over the central and eastern parts, but clouds are rapidly falling over Northern Ireland and Scotland, with rain falling here and gradually moving south-east throughout the day.
“The rain may hit some cooler air across the Scottish Highlands, leaving some snow there, which is not unusual for this time of year, and by the afternoon the rain is reaching the highlands of Wales and the south-west of England, the south-east of England, remaining generally cloudy, but perhaps thick enough for some light scattered rain here towards the end of the afternoon.
As it cools towards the evening, temperatures will remain between 8 and 12C, similar to Saturday, with clouds and wind coming from the northwest.
The latest forecast comes after Storm Benjamin hit the UK this week with heavy downpours and winds of over 70mph. The Met Office issued four yellow weather warnings on Thursday, while more than 40 flood warnings were issued in the morning.
Today:
A mostly dry, cool but bright start with a few showers in the west. However, clouds and rain will gradually come from the northwest and move towards the eastern regions in the afternoon. Once again I feel the cold and remain airy.
The rain will be clear followed by clear and intermittent showers, and rain bands will continue in the south. Milder than previous nights but still windy and cold in Scotland.
Monday:
Sunny weather and showers begin. These ease with sunny weather in the afternoon, but clouds increase in the west and rain comes in the evening. Airy.
Tuesday to Thursday:
It will vary with some more rain or showers from time to time, especially in the northwest. It is always driest and brightest towards the southeast. Temperatures are falling back to near average for most.
