New weather maps indicate a significant drop in temperatures, bringing snowfall as far south as Cornwall and Devon. This sudden cold spell follows a recent period of milder weather as the UK transitions into spring and moves away from prolonged rainy conditions. Forecasts from the Met Office anticipate snowfall in various regions across the UK on March 13.
Currently, snow is falling in Scotland, with the Met Office predicting snowfall rates of over 4mm per hour in some areas. The snowfall is not expected in other regions during the early hours, with rain showers affecting most of England and Wales until around 6am, after which showers will be limited to a few areas.
Throughout the day, snow is projected to spread across more parts of the UK, particularly affecting Scotland, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire. As reported by the Daily Express, these regions are expected to experience snowfall and continued downpours.
By early evening, the snow is forecasted to extend further south, reaching Devon, Cornwall, Wiltshire, and parts of the Midlands, notably Lincolnshire. The Met Office warns of a sharply cold start to Friday’s weather, accompanied by strong winds persisting into the following day.
Temperatures are expected to remain in the single digits, below seasonal averages, leading to the possibility of icy patches forming on Friday and Saturday mornings. While southern and eastern regions may experience drier conditions, the overall weather will still feel cold.
Looking ahead, the Met Office predicts a period of changeable weather from March 16 to March 25, with spells of rain and showers, particularly in western and northwestern areas. Some drier intervals are expected in the south and east, although wet weather remains a possibility. Temperatures are anticipated to be near average, with occasional colder periods bringing frost and hill snow.
Moving into the Easter period, temperatures are forecasted to remain close to average, with a chance of temporary colder conditions and frost. Beyond that, from March 26 to April 9, the forecast suggests a potential shift to more stable weather patterns, possibly with high pressure systems building to the north or northeast of the UK. This shift could lead to prolonged periods of settled or unsettled weather, with a decreased dominance of Atlantic-influenced weather patterns. While uncertainties remain, temperatures are expected to hover around average levels, with intermittent possibilities of colder conditions and frost.