The United Kingdom is bracing for a cold spell in the upcoming days, with a possibility of 3cm of snow expected as temperatures drop to as low as -4C in certain regions. Advanced weather models by WXCharts indicate a gradual decrease in temperatures starting Saturday night, potentially reaching 0C in parts of the Scottish Highlands and Cumbria’s Lake District. Snow showers are likely to accumulate up to 3cm across the higher grounds of northern Scotland on Sunday.
The Met Office has issued a warning for a “cold and changeable” period ahead, with Saturday anticipated to be notably chilly and Sunday beginning cool but dry, with rain moving in from the northwest during the day. Looking into early next week, the weather is expected to remain changeable, especially in the northwest, with Scotland and northern England projected to experience the coldest temperatures, potentially dropping below freezing.
Areas such as the Scottish Highlands, Aberdeenshire, Tyne and Wear, and West Yorkshire could see temperatures below 0C, with the Highlands possibly reaching as low as -4C according to forecasts. Southern regions will have temperatures slightly above freezing, ranging from 2C to 4C until midday, then climbing to 7C to 10C by evening in most areas.
The Met Office’s extended forecast from October 29 to November 7 indicates below-average temperatures for this time of year, with periods of rain and strong winds expected due to low pressure systems near the UK. The northwest is likely to experience the wettest and windiest conditions, while some drier intervals are expected in the south and east. Towards early November, wet and windy conditions may extend across the country.
On Tuesday, Scotland and northern England are anticipated to face the coldest temperatures, with several regions likely to see freezing conditions. This temperature drop is attributed to a cold front following Storm Benjamin, ushering in icy Arctic air from the north and creating a chilly atmosphere across the country. Despite dry weather and sunny spells in many areas, the brisk northerly winds will make it feel cold, with showers predicted in the north and west, potentially falling as snow on Scottish mountains.
