The Met Office has detailed all regions of England that are set to experience snow before Sunday, with forecasts indicating that wintry conditions will disrupt parts of the country in the coming hours. According to the national weather service, snow, rain, and strong winds are expected to sweep across the United Kingdom this weekend, bringing unsettled weather to many areas.
Weekend Weather Outlook
While much of the nation will face variable conditions, specific forecasts suggest that some regions could see significant snowfall. The Met Office reports that outbreaks of rain will impact central and southern England and Wales on Friday, with the heaviest showers occurring later in the day in western areas.
"Brighter elsewhere with a few showers," stated the Met Office, adding that Friday will be mild with mostly gentle winds.
Saturday to Monday Forecast
Looking ahead to Saturday through Monday, the Met Office predicts that rain and some hill snow will move eastwards on Saturday. Otherwise, sunny weather is expected, with showers arriving from the west. The forecast notes: "Windy with some rain on Sunday, then brighter and showery on Monday."
BBC Weather aligns with this outlook, stating that Friday will start cloudy with lingering patches of rain. Many places will become dry with sunny spells as cloud breaks in the afternoon, though a few showers are likely locally in the north and west.
Detailed Weekend Predictions
For Saturday to Monday, BBC forecasters elaborate: "Saturday will be largely dry and sunny, but the south-east may see showers in the morning. Western areas will turn cloudier later in the afternoon with the odd shower. Sunday will be a cloudy and windy day with rain in the north-west, but it will stay largely dry elsewhere. Monday will be cloudy in the north and west with rain at times. Drier and brighter in the south and east."
Long-Range Forecast for March
Looking further ahead into early March, the Met Office suggests that more snow could occur in certain areas, although wintry showers are expected to be confined primarily to northern hills. The forecast for March 3 to 12 indicates that high pressure will dominate, especially towards the south or southeast of the UK.
This pattern will result in many places experiencing plenty of dry weather with variable cloud cover and some sunshine, best seen in the south or southeast, but with potential fog overnight. However, frontal systems are still likely to affect the north and west of the UK at times, possibly bringing rain, strong winds, and a little snow to high ground in the north.
Temperatures are expected to be near or above normal, although patchy overnight frost remains likely in some areas. The Met Office emphasizes that while snow is anticipated before Sunday, the overall trend into March may see more settled conditions with intermittent disruptions.
