As temperatures drop and nights grow longer, the approach of winter is becoming palpable, with the possibility of snow in some regions today. The latest GFS weather model projections indicate that parts of Scotland, particularly the Highlands, Inverness, and sections of the Cairngorms, may experience snowfall throughout the day. The most intense snowfall is expected around 6pm, with areas highlighted in purple on the maps indicating where snow is likely to accumulate. Despite predictions of snowfall rates reaching up to 10cm per hour in certain areas, the maps suggest only approximately 1cm will settle on the ground.
According to the BBC Weather forecast, the afternoon will bring varying cloud cover with scattered showers in the north, while northern Scotland will be cloudy and wet. The evening will see cloudy skies with patchy rain and showers moving east across Northern Ireland and Scotland, with other areas turning cloudier, leading to rain in parts of southern England and Wales.
Looking ahead to tomorrow, expect breezy conditions with lingering rain in southern England, while other regions can anticipate a mix of sunny intervals, patchy clouds, and scattered heavy showers, especially in Scotland.
The weather outlook from Thursday to Saturday indicates a bright but chilly start on Thursday, with increasing cloud cover and blustery rain later in the day. Friday will witness the clearance of rain to the north-east, briefly allowing some sunshine before more rain and strong winds arrive from the south-west. The weekend will bring a mix of sunshine and showers following the clearance of rain.
The Met Office’s late November forecast suggests unsettled conditions prevailing initially across the UK, with showers or longer periods of rain and potential strong winds. Temperatures are anticipated to remain around average levels. In the latter half of the month, a trend towards drier and finer weather is expected, although there may be instances of overnight fog and frost. Any wetter spells are likely to affect the north of the UK.