Temperature drop to 0°C forecast with potential snowfall
Temperatures plunge to 0°C by 2 November; snow expected in northern areas
Temperatures are expected to drop by around 16°C over the next 10 days, potentially resulting in snowfall in certain regions. The temperature will fall below freezing on Saturday, 2 November, due to receding high pressure. According to James Madden from Exacta Weather, “wintry weather” will initially affect northern areas towards the end of the week.
He noted, “A new area of low pressure and unsettled weather is predicted to disrupt current conditions around Thursday or Friday. This could lead to heavy showers and strong winds, especially in Scotland, Ireland, and western parts of the UK initially. This shift will also introduce much cooler to colder temperatures for this time of year as we approach next weekend. This change may coincide with further stormy weather, bringing wintry conditions to the far north and Scotland during the weekend and early next week (around 27/28 October).”
Forecasters have identified areas likely to experience snow on or around Saturday, 2 November, including the Scottish Highlands and the Lake District. Temperatures reached 18.3°C in Santon Downham, Suffolk, on Wednesday, and 16°C in the Scottish Highlands. However, meteorologists predict a drop to 0°C by around 2 November.
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Regions likely to be affected include:
– Midlothian
– Scottish Borders
– Lake District
– Northumberland
The Met Office, the UK’s national weather forecasting agency, does not predict snow in its latest long-range forecasts, but it does anticipate a much brisker feel compared to recent days, along with frost and fog. Their forecast from 26 October to 4 November states: “Temperatures will likely be closer to average with a brisk westerly flow bringing systems from the Atlantic. Longer spells of rain may spread southeastwards across parts of the UK at the start of the weekend, particularly in the north, possibly accompanied by windy conditions. High pressure is expected to build near the UK later in the weekend and into early November.
“This should result in longer dry spells, with a higher chance of frost and fog, which may be slow to clear in some areas. However, it may remain breezy or windy at times in the northwest, with occasional rain outbreaks.”
On Sunday, many central and eastern areas will likely see dry conditions with bright or sunny intervals. Conditions will be cloudier with strong winds and patchy rain in the north and west, with heavy rain expected in the far west later, according to the Met Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
When will temperatures start dropping?
Temperatures will start dropping over the next 10 days.
Which regions might see snowfall?
Scottish Highlands and the Lake District might see snowfall.
Why will temperatures fall below freezing?
Temperatures will fall due to receding high pressure.
What weather changes are expected around 27/28 October?
Heavy showers, strong winds, and wintry conditions in Scotland and the north.
What does the Met Office forecast for early November?
The Met Office forecasts frost, fog, and brisk weather.
