The Met Office has released its comprehensive weather forecast for Thursday, identifying specific regions across the United Kingdom that are likely to experience snowfall as winter conditions intensify. Fresh bands of precipitation are expected to sweep across the country, potentially blanketing areas with snow on the penultimate day of the working week.
Detailed Forecast for Thursday's Snowfall
According to meteorologists from the national weather service, Thursday will see a shift in weather patterns as showers transition into more persistent rain across southwestern regions. The forecast indicates that while some brighter intervals may develop in other areas, overall conditions will remain rather cloudy and breezy. Of particular concern is the prediction of rain and hill snow lingering in certain parts of the country.
Specific Regions Identified for Snow Accumulation
The Met Office has specifically named the north east of England and northern England as the primary regions where snow is expected to fall. The forecast states that fog will gradually become confined to hills, though the day will remain predominantly cloudy overall. Patchy rain and hill snow are anticipated to affect the northeast, while the far west and southwest will experience breezy conditions with showers that may be replaced by heavy rain later in the day.
In the north, conditions are expected to remain rather cloudy with some rain and hill snow. Overnight, wet and breezy weather will move northeastwards from the southwest, with clearer and showery conditions developing in the southwest later.
Extended Weather Outlook Through the Weekend
The weather service has also provided an extended forecast covering Friday through Monday. Friday is predicted to be rather cloudy and breezy with rain moving northwards, potentially giving snow over some northern hills. While the south may experience brief brighter periods, heavier rain and especially brisk winds are expected to develop in this region.
For Saturday to Monday, the outlook remains unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain affecting most areas, coupled with brisk winds at times. The forecast specifically mentions the likelihood of further snow on northern hills during this period.
Additional Weather Perspectives
Complementing the Met Office forecast, BBC Weather indicates that fog will linger in central and eastern areas today. Conditions will be mainly cloudy aside from occasional bright breaks in some locations. Light rain and hill snow are expected in north-east Scotland and in the south-west later in the day.
This comprehensive weather warning comes as part of the Met Office's ongoing monitoring of winter conditions across the United Kingdom, providing essential information for residents, travelers, and local authorities to prepare for potentially disruptive weather patterns.
