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UK Braces for Snow as Temperatures Plummet
4 Nov
Summary
- Snowfall is anticipated across Scotland and northern England next week.
- Temperatures could drop to -1C, bringing freezing conditions.
- Some snow may persist in the Scottish Highlands until November 16.
Parts of Britain are facing a potential wintry blast next week, with forecasts indicating snow across Scotland and northern England starting around Thursday, November 12. The most significant accumulations are expected in the Scottish Highlands, with areas like Moray and Aberdeenshire also potentially experiencing snowfall. Higher ground in northern England, including Cumbria and Northumberland, may also see wintry conditions, though less pronounced than in Scotland.
Temperatures could fall to around -1C, leading to freezing conditions. Snow may remain on the ground in some parts of the Scottish Highlands until approximately November 16. Following this, a band of rain moving in from the Atlantic is expected to bring milder, wetter weather, likely melting most of the remaining snow.
The Met Office's long-range forecast for November 8 to November 17, however, does not currently mention snow. It predicts dominant high pressure initially, bringing cloud but limited rain. Temperatures are expected to be a little below average initially, before returning to near or slightly above average.
