The Met Office and BBC Weather both say snow could fall over parts of the UK in just a few days’ time, and now forecasts have revealed exactly where the white stuff is likely
Some parts of the UK could soon face snow, according to the Met Office.
The national weather agency expects an “unsettled end to the week”, with “showers” likely over the coming days. It says all areas will face “occasional longer spells of rain”, although these will be most likely in western regions.
In terms of temperatures, the Met Office expects the mercury to move “nearer average” for this time of year by the weekend. However, snow could then come in places in March.
In its 10-day forecast spanning March 1 to March 10, the Met Office says the period will likely bring “changeable conditions” for most as Atlantic frontal systems spread across the UK.
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Some “drier and brighter interludes” are on the cards, although rain will also fall. The “heaviest” rain will come in north-western areas, whereas there will be much less in “sheltered eastern areas”. And some parts of the south-east “may be largely fine”.
However, the Met Office also says “snow is possible at times”. The forecast highlights “high ground in the north” as the most likely place to see flurries at the start of next month.
There is also a “risk of gales” as the Met Office says winds “will probably be strong at times”. Thankfully, temperatures “are likely to be near to or slightly above average”.
The BBC also says wintry showers could come over hills in the north. Its forecast for March 2 to 8 states: “Low pressure and frontal systems should take aim more at the northwestern UK for a while, so occasional wet and windy weather is most likely here.
“Some frontal rain or showers could penetrate other areas of the UK, but precipitation amounts are likely to be below average across southern and eastern areas, with more sunshine than elsewhere. However, rain and stronger winds could shift farther south later in the week.
“Brighter weather is likely in between systems, with transient shots of chillier air and some wintriness on higher ground, more likely across the northern UK, particularly Scotland. Wherever winds drop sufficiently, overnight fog patches will be possible.”
