A visually striking weather map has been released, detailing the anticipated return of snow in the UK. Following a mild weekend with temperatures reaching 11C in various regions like Gosport and Plymouth, the weather is expected to shift to wet and windy conditions before turning wintry by Sunday.
Forecasts indicate that snow is likely to fall as far south as Essex on Sunday morning, with Suffolk experiencing the heaviest snowfall. Meteorologists from Metdesk have shared the map, suggesting a subsequent return of snow on Tuesday or Wednesday next week amidst a cold spell.
Steven Keates, the Met Office’s deputy chief forecaster, mentioned the increasing probability of colder conditions in the upcoming week, although the exact timing and extent remain uncertain. While some models indicate very low temperatures, the majority forecast below-average temperatures from the east, without extreme conditions presently expected.
Despite temperatures reaching 11.6C in Hampshire on Sunday, an Arctic snap is forecast to bring temperatures feeling as cold as -5C. The Mirror reported that this cold spell may persist for several weeks, with snow anticipated in parts of East and Southeast England, as well as Scotland.
By 9 am on Sunday, heavy snowfall is anticipated in Essex and Cambridgeshire, reflected on the map by a white hue covering these areas, along with County Durham and the Scottish Highlands. The snow is forecast to transition into rain later in the day, with Fife in Scotland expecting the heaviest rainfall.
Meteorologist Nick Finnis from Netweather described the impending weather change as a “battleground,” with a clash between a high-pressure system from Siberia and incoming low-pressure systems from the west, driven by a powerful jet stream moving across the North Atlantic.
Finnis also mentioned the possibility of cold air moving west over the North Sea from Scandinavia, potentially bringing snow across various regions on Monday. However, uncertainties persist regarding the extent of this cold air infiltration.
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