Yahoo News Met Office map reveals when the warm weather could return after snow and blast of 'Arctic air' hits UK
A Met Office map has revealed when warm weather could return after a blast of 'Arctic air' is set to hit the UK. It comes after forecasters predicted the first snow of late 2024, with temperatures set to plummet below zero in certain areas.
They previously warned that this week would see a major departure from conditions that have defined the UK's weather for months, with temperatures predicted to rapidly drop.
A Met Office spokesperson said the encroaching cold will set the stage for snow to fall in the UK, specifically over Scotland. They said: "A cold front sweeping south will introduce Arctic air to the UK, resulting in below average temperatures nationwide this week.
"It's possible there could be some snow on the very tops of the highest peaks in Scotland. We're talking above around 800 meters."
The Met Office spokesperson added that temperatures in the home nation will easily dip to zero and below in the home nation later this week, first reaching 0C on Wednesday (September 11).
At the same time, the forecasters predict, the lowest temperatures in Wales will be 3C. By Thursday, Scotland will have only gotten chillier, reaching -2C in the coldest areas while Wales, following a similar track, sees its temperatures plummet to 0C.
However, looking ahead to next week, temperatures are set to rise to 21C in some areas, and around 19 in Greater Manchester with the warmer weather to return by Tuesday (September 17).
The Met Office said milder air from the Atlantic is expected to 'push back across the country' on Friday (September 13) and into the weekend, 'cutting off the cold air from the north and seeing a return to temperatures nearer average for the time of year.'
There will be 'largely fine' conditions for much of the UK next week with temperatures expected to be on the 'warmer side of average'.
The UK long range forecast, from September 16, states: "The chance of some cloud and patchy rain or showers at first, more especially in central and/or northwestern areas, but by the middle of next week onwards high pressure is likely to become increasingly influential over the UK.
"This will likely lead to largely fine conditions for many areas, with the greatest chance of cloud and rain being across the far west and more especially northwest, and perhaps a few showers occasionally in the far southeast.
"Temperatures during this period are likely to be on the warmer side of average overall, but with settled conditions warm days could be offset by some chilly nights. Towards the end of this period there is a signal that the more settled conditions may cease."
