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Brace for Snow: UK Temperatures Plunge to -4C
15 Mar
Summary
- Snowfall predicted across major UK cities.
- Temperatures expected to drop as low as -4C.
- A 'Beast from the East' system may bring snow.
A 'Beast from the East' weather system is poised to bring snow and plunging temperatures to the UK later this month. Weather models indicate that cities such as Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle, and possibly London could experience snowfall around March 26th to March 28th.
Temperatures are predicted to fall sharply, reaching as low as -4C in Scotland, with sub-zero conditions expected in northern England, Northern Ireland, Wales, and southeastern England. Snowfall rates could be as high as four inches per hour in the most intense areas.
The Met Office forecasts colder conditions developing towards the end of March and into early April, accompanied by a risk of frost. They anticipate blocked weather patterns with high pressure building, potentially leading to prolonged periods of specific weather types, though some unsettled, wet weather remains possible.
