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Arctic Air Brings Snow and Frost to UK
10 May
Summary
- Snow is expected in Scotland and northern England.
- Overnight frosts are predicted across the UK.
- Temperatures will feel distinctly chilly, especially out of the sun.
Snowfall is anticipated in Scotland and parts of northern England within days, accompanied by thunder and overnight frosts, according to new weather forecasts. Weather maps indicate snowbands reaching Scotland by Tuesday afternoon and expanding across higher elevations in Yorkshire and County Durham by midday Wednesday. These areas, including cities like Newcastle and Darlington, could see snow, while Scotland from Ayr to central regions may also experience it.
Northern England, including areas like Blackpool, might receive rainfall instead. Temperatures in Scotland could hover near freezing by Wednesday morning, with most of England experiencing lows between 3C and 7C. The Met Office predicts sunshine and showers, potentially heavy and thundery, from Wednesday to Thursday. A cool northerly or northwesterly flow will bring showers, with arctic air arriving mid-week.
Overnight frosts are a risk as skies clear, especially later in the week. This shift brings distinctly chilly conditions, particularly away from direct sunlight, with snow a possibility for Scottish mountains. The forecast suggests a weakening cold front moving southeast on Tuesday, bringing little significant rain to most areas, followed by sunny spells and blustery showers in the northwest.
