Brits warned of 30-hour deep-freeze blast as temperature to plummet after sunny bliss
But Brits may be furious to learn that actually snow is on the way, with an unusual burst of wintry weather coming back in the coming weeks
Snow could be on the way(Image: Getty Images)
Brits may have thought the winter was over this week as much of the UK has basked in glorious sunshine. May bank holiday is on the way and many will be hoping for a continuation of perfect weather which has recently shown that summer is well and truly on the way.
But Brits may be furious to learn that actually snow is on the way, with an unusual burst of wintry weather coming back in the coming weeks. Fresh forecasts have shown maps forecasting snowfall, mainly up north, but what could extend as far south as Derbyshire.
WXCharts data using the ECMWF model have shown snow showers could sweep across substantial portions of the UK for up to 30 hours between 5 May and 6 May, presenting the possibility of uncommon May snowfall.
The maps shows bands of rain moving in from the North, with colder air circulating around a low-pressure system positioned over Scandinavia.
The mix of the two mean that snow could fall, with Scotland expected to bare the brunt of the unexpected cold snap.
Regions around Aberdeen and the Highlands look most vulnerable to disruptive conditions, though the system doesn’t stay limited to the North.
Flurries are forecast to reach into northern England, touching cities such as Newcastle and stretching further south towards the Midlands.
The Peak District could also see settling snow if temperatures fall adequately overnight, it has been forecast.
Southern England, including London, is expected to stay dry, but may experience a slight drop in temperatures.
The Met Office’s long-range forecast for the period April 28 to May 7 reads: “High pressure is likely to remain centred close to or over the UK through the remainder of April and into early May.
“This means a continuation of the predominantly dry conditions, likely with a mixture of some cloudier spells and sunnier days.
“For the most part, rain-bearing weather systems should be kept at bay, though the far west and northwest may seeing a little rain at times, although late in the period perhaps an increasing chance of these coming closer into the UK.
“Winds will be mostly light, but may be fresher around the coasts at times. For most, temperatures will continue above normal, though it will feel cooler along windward coasts in particular.”
