Met Office reveals where snow could hit UK after heavy rain weather warnings issued
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings across the country as it explains which areas may see snow this week.
Parts of south-west Scotland, south Wales, south-west England and Northern Ireland were hit with yellow warnings as the rains began on Tuesday morning.
Bands of heavy and persistent rain will be followed by colder air from the north, which will drop nighttime temperatures below freezing in Scotland, with the potential for some snow in higher elevations.
Met Office chief forecaster Neil Armstrong said: “The UK is facing a week of unstable weather, with frequent showers and occasional strong, gusty winds.
“There will be drier and brighter weather at times and temperatures as viewed from the north will begin to approach averages for that time of year. In Scotland we will see temperatures return to below freezing overnight, with even the possibility of some snow over the mountains on Wednesday night.”
Around 20 to 40mm of rain is expected in parts of south-west Scotland, accompanied by winds, strengthening along exposed coastlines, with gusty winds possible leading to storm surge.
According to the Met Office, precipitation will continue to be seen as rain in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Heavy rain and southerly winds are expected in Devon and Cornwall, with showers of 20 to 40mm expected.
Meanwhile, around 30 to 50 mm of rain could fall in south Wales and 20 to 30 mm in Northern Ireland.
All yellow warnings will be lifted from midnight on Tuesday and no further warnings will be issued for the remainder of the week. The Met Office warned of traffic delays and possible flooding and disruption in affected areas.
According to the Met Office, the UK weather forecast for next week is as follows:
Today
Rain will spread to the North and West by Tuesday, being particularly heavy at times in the West. Dry but mostly cloudy in the east. It’s windy until the morning, but it stays pretty light.
Tonight
Rain will continue and gradually become lighter throughout the night. The rains will also direct to the east. The winds are gradually easing. Cool in the North but temperate in the South.
Wednesday
Rain will continue in parts of England and Wales and northern Scotland on Wednesday. Some periods are drier and brighter in the northern regions and then in the Southeast. Airy.
View from Thursday to Saturday
Cooling continues in the north with night frosts. Heavy rainfall continues in the southern and central parts. Strong easterly winds are developing.
