The United Kingdom is set to experience a cold spell in the upcoming days, with a predicted 3cm of snowfall and temperatures dropping to as low as -4C in certain regions.
According to advanced weather models from WXCharts, the temperature is expected to decrease starting Saturday night, with areas like the Scottish Highlands and Cumbria’s Lake District likely reaching 0C. Snow showers, amounting to 3cm, are anticipated to settle in Scotland’s higher terrains on Sunday.
The Met Office has issued a warning of “cold and changeable” weather ahead, with Saturday described as a “cold feeling day” and Sunday beginning cool but dry, later transitioning to rainfall spreading from the northwest throughout the day.
Looking into early next week, the Met Office forecasts continued variability, particularly in the northwest, with Tuesday’s outlook indicating the coldest temperatures hitting Scotland and northern England. Some areas may see freezing conditions, as reported by Express.
Counties including the Scottish Highlands, Aberdeenshire, Tyne and Wear, and West Yorkshire might dip below 0C, with the Highlands potentially reaching -4C. Southern regions are expected to stay slightly above freezing, ranging from 2C to 4C until midday, and rising to 7C to 10C by 6pm across most areas.
The Met Office’s extended forecast from October 29 to November 7 predicts below-average temperatures for this period, with wet and windy conditions likely, particularly in the northwest. There may be intermittent drier periods in the south and east, but wetter and windier conditions are expected to spread more widely by early November.
As Storm Benjamin moves away, a cold front is projected to follow, bringing icy Arctic air down from the north and creating a chill across the country. Deputy Chief Meteorologist Chris Bulmer stated that the weekend will be noticeably colder than usual, with dry weather and sunny spells, albeit feeling cold due to brisk northerly winds. Showers are anticipated in the north and west, potentially falling as snow on Scottish mountains.