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UK Weather Alert: Snow Forecast After Hottest Day
9 Apr
Summary
- Snowfall is predicted to reach as far south as Cornwall this weekend.
- This wintry forecast follows the hottest day of the year recorded on Wednesday.
- Temperatures are expected to drop significantly after a recent warm spell.
Wintry weather is making an unexpected return to Britain, with forecasts indicating snow could fall in areas as far south as Cornwall by Sunday morning. This forecast contrasts sharply with the recent experience of the year's hottest day, Wednesday, which saw temperatures soar to 26.6C in London. The predicted snowfall, though expected to be light, could affect South Wales, Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall in the early hours of Sunday.
Alongside the possibility of snow, parts of the UK are also anticipating rainfall, with projections for areas including Perth and Kinross, Cumbria, Lancashire, and North Wales. The broader forecast for Saturday through Monday from the Met Office includes heavy showers and windy conditions, with a chance of coastal gales in the north.
This period of cooler, unsettled weather follows a remarkable spell that has seen the second warmest April first half on record. Temperatures are set to fall considerably by the week's end, with England and Wales likely to see highs between 12C and 15C. Scotland and Northern Ireland are forecast to experience cloud, rain, and strong winds.
