Snow could fall across parts of Scotland next week, with weather maps suggesting wintry flurries could arrive as temperatures turn colder. The Met Office has forecast a drop in temperatures towards the end of this week, while the GFS weather model indicates snow could begin falling in northern parts of Scotland on Tuesday, November 10, before potentially spreading further south.
Possible Snowfall Timing and Areas
Maps from the GFS model suggest the first snow could arrive across northern Scotland during the afternoon of November 10. By 3am on Wednesday, November 11, the forecast maps indicate snow could affect parts of North Wales and the north-west of England, with some areas potentially seeing snowfall rates of around 4mm per hour. The wintry conditions could then move south-eastwards across England.
By 6am, the heaviest snowfall is projected to be concentrated across eastern parts of England, with some flurries potentially reaching areas close to the south coast. Further maps for 9am suggest snow could settle across parts of northern, central and south-eastern England. However, accumulations are not expected to exceed around 1cm in most areas, with greater amounts possible on higher ground in Scotland.
Scottish Counties in the Projections
The GFS model suggests that a number of Scottish counties could see snow during the period, alongside areas of England and Wales. The Scottish areas listed in the model's maps include Sutherland, Ross-shire and Cromartyshire, Inverness-shire, Nairnshire, Banffshire, Morayshire, Aberdeenshire, Kincardineshire, Angus, Perthshire, Argyllshire, Stirlingshire, Dunbarton, Lanarkshire, Peeblesshire, Midlothian, East Lothian, Dumfriesshire, Selkirkshire, Berwickshire and Roxburghshire.
The projections suggest the potential for snow across parts of the Highlands and north-east Scotland initially, with other areas also appearing in the model's wider snowfall estimates. However, the maps should not be taken as confirmation that snow will fall in every area listed. The precise location, timing and extent of any snowfall will depend on how weather conditions develop.
Met Office and BBC Outlook
The Met Office forecast for the coming days suggests largely settled conditions before temperatures turn colder towards the end of the week. For Tuesday, November 3, forecasters expect variable cloud and scattered light showers, with the most frequent showers in the south-east of the UK. Temperatures are expected to remain near normal. Similar conditions are forecast from Wednesday through to Friday, with variable cloud and occasional light showers. Most places are expected to stay dry, although northern areas could experience mist and fog during colder starts. The Met Office says conditions are expected to turn colder by Friday.
The BBC also expects largely dry weather during the coming days, with sunny spells and patchy cloud in many areas. Its forecast says thicker cloud may linger over southern and eastern Scotland, while a few scattered showers could affect eastern parts of the UK. High pressure is expected to remain in control towards the end of the week. Northern areas could see light winds, sunny intervals and patches of low cloud, with fog possible in some places during the mornings. Further south, conditions are expected to be slightly breezier but largely dry, with variable low cloud and sunny spells. A few showers could continue along southern and eastern coastlines.
The potential for snow next week remains uncertain, with the GFS model offering one possible scenario rather than a confirmed forecast. Further updates from the Met Office will provide a clearer picture as November 10 and 11 approach.
