Parts of UK to be hit by snow and frosty -5C temperatures on first day of spring

It appears to be like as if the latest rain we’ve needed to endure has lastly determined to make its method out – however not everybody within the UK can count on spring sunshine as elements of the UK are tipped for snow.

Rain is anticipated to proceed for a lot of the UK at this time (Wednesday), with dozens of flood warnings and alerts in place and other people in a number of areas being warned to take motion amid fears water might seep into properties and companies.

But even when the rain has cleared, don’t assume the arrival of spring will mechanically herald a vivid new daybreak.

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Weather maps from WXCharts predict snow on the official first day of spring – Wednesday, March 20.



Parts of the north of the UK might get snow subsequent week
(Image: WXCHARTS)

It’s anticipated on the high of Scotland, from Thurso to Ullapool, earlier than it strikes down later within the day as far south as Northumberland in England.

The subsequent day, forecasters predict the mercury will plunge to as little as -5C in and across the Scottish Highlands. Further south on Thursday, Edinburgh might see temperatures fall to -2C, and over the border locations within the Pennines may battle to get above freezing.



It might get nippy subsequent week
(Image: WXCHARTS)

Elsewhere within the UK, although, issues shall be a bit hotter, and on the identical day individuals in Manchester, Birmingham and London can count on to see temperatures of between 3C and 5C.

Jim Dale, a senior meteorologist at British Weather Services, stated there was prone to be be some snow, though not a lot of it will be “meaningful” snow, reviews the Express.

“After the mild comes the cold, that’s fair,” he stated. “But again I’m struggling with any meaningful snow … Highlands and the Grampians likely to see something within that period, yes; everywhere else unlikely.”

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