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Arctic Blast to Slam UK: -5C Frost Expected!
5 May
Summary
- Temperatures to drop significantly this week after a warm Bank Holiday weekend.
- Arctic blast will bring northerly winds and lows of -5C in rural northern areas.
- Wednesday will be the coldest day, with temperatures 5 degrees below May average.
The UK is bracing for a significant temperature drop this week as an Arctic blast replaces recent warm weather. Following a balmy Bank Holiday weekend and a Friday high of 25C, wind direction will shift to the north on Tuesday and Wednesday. Forecasters predict rural northern areas could experience temperatures as low as -5C, with widespread frost expected on Wednesday morning.
Wednesday is forecast to be the coldest day, with temperatures around 5 degrees below the typical May average. While this cold snap will bring frost, potentially damaging for gardens, milder conditions are anticipated by the week's end. By Thursday, southern areas may reach 14C-15C, though northern Scotland will remain cooler.
Looking ahead to Friday, strong May sunshine is expected to bring warmer temperatures, potentially reaching 16C-18C. However, there's a possibility of showers across the UK by Friday afternoon. The outlook suggests a transition to warmer weather by Saturday, with increasing chances of showers and possible rain in southern areas.
