Weather charts show colder air spreading across Britain with snow showers expected in northern areas and on higher ground as temperatures plunge to -5C on March 6
Weather maps across the UK have turned an icy shade of blue as temperatures are set to nosedive to -5C in certain regions on March 6, with meteorologists cautioning about biting overnight frosts and wintry spells on the horizon.
The most recent weather charts reveal frigid air sweeping across Britain, bringing the possibility of snow flurries to northern territories and elevated terrain. Scotland and northern England are braced for the most severe temperatures as cloudless skies permit the mercury to plummet after dark.
The latest winter weather maps show snow reaching its peak at midnight on Sunday, March 8, as a substantial low-pressure system becomes established over the North Sea. Pink colouring on the chart signals settling snow, especially throughout eastern and central Scotland, encompassing regions surrounding Aberdeen, Dundee and sections of the Highlands.
Snow showers are additionally dispersed towards the west, with upland areas most prone to witnessing the heaviest falls.
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Moving southwards, strips of wintry weather stretch into northern England, taking in portions of Northumberland, Cumbria and the Pennines, whilst a combination of sleet and wet snow could affect the Midlands, reports the Express.
Snow showers are likewise forecast throughout sections of East Anglia, including around Norwich and Ipswich, as arctic air circulates around the system. The conditions point towards blustery, showery weather, with particularly intense bursts of snow where showers converge, predominantly across the north and east during midday hours.
Coldest Counties
- Highlands – -5C
- Aberdeenshire – −3C
- Moray – −3C
- Angus – −3C
- Perth and Kinross – −2C
- Aberdeen City – −2C
- Fife – −2C
- Dundee City – −2C
- Scottish Borders – −2C
- North Ayrshire – −1C
- Northumberland – −1C
Meanwhile, the Met Office forecasts that high pressure will hold sway across much of the country from Friday, 6 March, through to Sunday, 15 March, especially over southern and south-eastern regions. This promises predominantly dry weather for most, accompanied by patchy cloud and sunny intervals.
The sunniest conditions are anticipated across the south and south-east. Yet despite the settled forecast for some areas, the cold snap continues to pack a punch after nightfall.
Clear skies combined with gentle breezes are creating perfect circumstances for temperatures to plummet once darkness falls, with widespread patchy frost developing and the threat of freezing fog in certain spots.
Weather fronts are still projected to clip the northern and western reaches of the UK periodically. These systems may deliver bouts of rainfall and blustery conditions, with the possibility of hill snow across elevated terrain in Scotland and northern England.
Whilst daytime temperatures are predicted to hover around or marginally above seasonal norms in numerous locations, overnight temperatures are set to tumble well beneath freezing across countryside areas.
