A severe cold snap, known as the ‘Beast from the East,’ is set to bring snowfall to various major cities, with temperatures possibly dropping to as low as -4C. According to the ECMWF weather model, cities like Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle, and even London could experience snowfall in the coming days due to unusually cold weather conditions.
Weather maps indicate that snow formation over Europe and the North Sea on March 26 will move from east to west, leading to snowfall in the UK. The snowfall is predicted to continue into March 27, with the possibility of heavy snowfall rates reaching up to four inches per hour in certain areas.
On March 28, a band of snow is expected along the eastern regions of the UK, extending from Kent to Aberdeen in Scotland, accompanied by subzero temperatures. Temperature forecasts for March 27 show potential lows of -4C in Scotland, -2C in northern England, and -1C in Northern Ireland, Wales, and the southeast of England.
The Met Office has warned of colder conditions towards the end of March and the beginning of April, with a risk of frost. The forecast for late March to early April suggests a prolonged period of certain weather patterns, potentially leading to colder conditions and a chance of frost.
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