Somerset cold weather warning as temperatures to fall to freezing

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The Met Office is warning of a week of mixed conditions ahead, with a cold snap towards the weekend. After a period of low-pressure dominance bringing a short-lived return to wet and windy weather, a high-pressure system is on the way.

This means cold conditions are likely to take hold, with temperatures falling below average by the end of this week. Across parts of Somerset, the mercury could dip to zero by the weekend.

Frank Saunders, Met Office Chief Meteorologist, said: “It’s worth being aware that despite a largely pleasant week ahead, there’s a good chance the UK will experience a dip in temperatures at the weekend and into next week.

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“High-pressure is set to move in, bringing along with it easterly winds, low temperatures and an increasing risk of wintry hazards like snow and ice. We’ll know more as the week goes on so it’s worth keeping up-to-date with the forecast in your area.”

Mixed conditions will kick-start February, with mostly dry conditions today in England and Wales, and scattered sunny spells once low cloud and fog clears. Northern Ireland and Scotland will be much more unsettled, with coastal gales and a Yellow warning for rain has been issued for parts of Dumfries & Galloway.

Rain and strong winds are expected on Monday night and into Tuesday, initially in north western Wales and England, reaching eastern England by early evening on Tuesday but much lighter and more patchy by that time. It will be dry ahead of, and also behind this front across southern areas, with sunny intervals expected and temperatures a little above average. Tuesday night will bring wintry showers over higher ground in Scotland, with the risk of ice affecting some untreated surfaces.

SOUTH WEST FORECAST

Today:

A brighter day across western counties once early mist and fog clears. Often cloudier further east with perhaps a few showers, but occasional bright spells are also likely. Rather mild for February. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Tonight:

Mostly dry with clear periods this evening but turning cloudy overnight and turning windier for many. Remaining quite mild and staying frost free. Minimum temperature 6 °C.

Tuesday:

A dry start with cloudy skies and occasional brighter interludes. Rain arriving in Cornwall and Devon through the morning, spreading east through the afternoon. Windy but mild for early February. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

High pressure will bring a generally dry end to the week. There will be some sunshine at times, but also cloudier periods. A colder feel with widespread overnight frosts.