The UK is about to experience a cold snap, possibly with sleet and snow in some areas. Friday is expected to be a windy and cloudy day for Wales and England, with intermittent rain showers expected towards the southeast. A little sleet and snow can also be expected over high ground. On the other hand, Scotland and Northern Ireland will be sunny, dry, and less windy. While the temperature ranges from 5 to 8°C across the UK, the brisk easterly wind could lead to a wind chill that brings the temperature closer to freezing in the south.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued yellow cold-health alerts for northern and eastern parts of England. These cold-health alerts are valid from February 7th to 11th, warning of the potential for minor impacts to health and social care services. While the country is not experiencing a widespread snowfall event, small wintry flurries may be seen in lowlands in southern and eastern England. For Midlands and east Wales, there will be a greater chance of wintry precipitation from late Friday and overnight into Saturday.
By Saturday morning, there could be as much as 5cm of snow in the Brecon Beacons, eastern Cambrian Mountains, and the higher regions of Exmoor. There may also be around 2 to 3cm of snowfall for places like the Cotswolds, Chilterns, Peak District, and Pennines. As we move closer to next week, the UK is expected to have less-cold air for a period, especially in the south, implying the impacts from snow or ice will be short-lived.
High pressure from the northeast of the UK will bring cold air from continental Europe, with temperatures expected to be nearly 3 or 4 degrees below average for this time of year. Although most areas should be predominantly dry, there is a possibility of some wintry showers, particularly in the east. Easterly winds, like the ones we are experiencing now, can bring some of the coldest and snowiest weather for the UK. It is not expected to be as cold as the 2018 “Beast from the East” and may not last too long. Nonetheless, there is still uncertainty about how long this abrupt cold spell will last. Stay updated on changing temperatures by checking BBC Weather online and through the app
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