Weather forecasters from both the Met Office and BBC have issued warnings that snow could fall in parts of the United Kingdom today, as blustery showers turn wintry in certain regions. This comes despite sunny spells being predicted for many areas, with temperatures potentially reaching up to 13°C in the south and 11°C in the north.
Immediate Weather Outlook
The Met Office indicates that eastern regions will experience a bright start to the day, but clouds are expected to move in, followed by rain spreading eastward. This will be succeeded by sunny spells and frequent blustery showers, which could become heavy at times. Notably, these showers may turn wintry over hills, particularly in Scotland, as temperatures begin to drop, creating chilly conditions.
BBC Weather's Predictions
BBC Weather aligns with this forecast, stating that a band of rain will move east across the UK today. Following this, bright spells and blustery showers will feed in from the west. The BBC specifically highlights that these showers could become wintry over the Scottish hills, adding to the potential for snow accumulation in elevated areas.
Evening and Overnight Conditions
Later this evening, rain is expected to clear to the south-east, but north-western areas may continue to experience blustery showers. The Met Office notes that some of these showers could persist as snow over hills, while the BBC forecasts windy and cloudy conditions in the north-west, with a few showers also expected in the south.
Extended Forecast for the Week
Looking ahead, the Met Office predicts scattered showers for Monday, followed by cloud building and outbreaks of rain spreading across the country, though the south-east should remain mostly dry. On Tuesday, conditions will often be cloudy in the west with some drizzle, turning drier from Wednesday with variable cloud and plenty of spring sunshine, feeling warmer.
BBC Weather adds that tomorrow, early showers will gradually ease during the morning, with cloud building from the west to bring rain to Northern Ireland, Scotland, and north-west England later. Tuesday will be mostly cloudy and dry, except for the far north-west, which will be wet and windy, while the south-east stays brighter. Wednesday should be largely dry with sunshine, though central areas may see some clouds and north-west Scotland could have occasional showers. Thursday will be sunny for most, but northern England might experience clouds and the odd spot of rain.
Overall, both weather services emphasize the risk of snow over hills today, urging residents to prepare for changing conditions as wintry showers impact parts of the UK.
