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.
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.
A cold snap ahead
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. 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.”
