It’s set to turn significantly colder next Friday (26th October) with the first Arctic blast predicted to affect the UK. It’s typical of course for things to start cooling down at this time of year, however the upcoming spell is expected to be “significantly colder than average” for much of the UK. With it comes the risk of widespread overnight frosts, icy patches following any showers especially around coastal counties.
And of course, that risk of some snow flurries. By en large the snow flurries will be confined to the high ground of the UK and in the north, for example the Scottish Highlands and Pennine hills, however it is possible that we could see some scattered hail or sleet in showers to lower levels, especially during the overnight period, however it’s unlikely to cause any significant disruption.
Saturday’s minimum temperatures, colder than average for all parts.
This map outlines the areas we think may be at risk of some icy patches and snow flurries from Friday 26th to Sunday the 28th of October 2018. It’s definitely very early in the year to be talking of snow risk, and by en large the snowfall will melt during the daytime hours as day time temperatures will range from 5 to 9C.
There is definitely a risk of accumulating snow on the Scottish highlands. Places like Braemar and potentially Aviemore could see some slight snow cover. For the vast majority of us it just will be a cold weekend, unusually so. Widespread overnight frosts, and a strong wind chill however.