A visually striking weather map reveals the anticipated return of snow in the UK on specific dates. Following a mild weekend with temperatures reaching 11C in various regions like Gosport, Hampshire, and Plymouth, Devon, a shift to wet and windy conditions is expected for most of the upcoming week until wintry weather sets in on Sunday.
Snowfall is projected to extend as far south as Essex on Sunday morning, with Suffolk experiencing the heaviest snow cover. Meteorologists at Metdesk have released the weather map, indicating a subsequent snowfall next week during a cold spell.
Steven Keates, the Deputy Chief Forecaster at the Met Office, highlighted the likelihood of a widespread cold front next week, although the exact timing and intensity remain uncertain. Variations in weather models suggest below-average temperatures from the east, with a minority predicting very low temperature values.
While temperatures peaked at 11.6C in Hampshire last Sunday, a significant drop is expected during an Arctic snap where it could feel as cold as -5C, potentially lasting for several weeks as reported by the Mirror. Snowfall is anticipated in the East of England, Southeast of England, and parts of Scotland at the start of this period.
By 9 am on Sunday, significant snowfall is expected in Essex and Cambridgeshire, with snow covering areas like County Durham and the Scottish Highlands. The snow is forecasted to transition into rain later in the afternoon, with Fife in Scotland experiencing the heaviest rainfall.
Meteorologist Nick Finnis from Netweather described the upcoming weather shift as a “battleground” between a high-pressure system from Siberia and low-pressure systems from the west. Cold air from Scandinavia is expected to move westward, potentially bringing snow across various regions on Sunday and Monday, although uncertainties persist.