UK weather forecast – Brits BATTERED by freezing snow & blustery winds but temps to RISE in 12C winter warmer NEXT WEEK

Long range forecast for February 5 to Valentine’s Day

Scattered showers across the northwest and down parts of the east coast will die away towards the start of this period.

Elsewhere is expected to be dry and partly cloudy, with cloud increasing across the northwest throughout Saturday, this bringing rain later.

It will be windy with gales around northern coasts, but lighter winds in the south. Temperatures will be mild by the end of the day.

A north/south divide is expected to continue through the rest of the period with settled conditions and milder temperatures prevailing in the south, whilst unsettled and wetter conditions with strong winds are seen across northern regions, especially the northwest, with near average temperatures.

Some, mostly short-lived, spells of colder temperatures are likely in the north and northwest, where some wintry showers could develop.

Saturday forecast for Manchester

Manchester will see the skies cloud over first thing with outbreaks of rain developing.

These turning more prolonged and heavier through the day.

Widely windy with coastal gales, making it feel chilly. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Met Office: Mild winter conditions are coming to an end

Met Office officials say the mild winter is coming to a very abrupt end.

“We will say goodbye to mild conditions as much colder Arctic air floods southwards across all areas,” a spokesperson said.

“Friday morning could see sleet or snow flurries across central and southern England, although it is unlikely to accumulate.

“Colder air will spread across the UK, with wintry showers likely to continue across parts of Wales, North West England and Scotland.

“Northern Scotland can expect snow to lower levels.

“The sharp fall in temperatures will see a fairly widespread frost in the north on Friday.

“Saturday to Monday will be very windy in the north with rain or wintry showers, with some rain and strong winds at times in the south.”

Saturday weather summary for London

The Met Office writes: “A sunny start, but cloud increasing from the west through the morning, and bringing patchy rain and drizzle from early afternoon.

“Light winds becoming strong later, particularly around coasts.

“Maximum temperature 9 °C.”

Weather outlook for Sunday to Tuesday

Often colder in the north with sunshine and blustery wintry showers on Sunday.

Otherwise cloudier and milder with some rain.

Generally windy with coastal gales in the north.

Weather summary for Saturday

The Met Office has published a short weather summary for Saturday.

It says: “Windy with outbreaks of rain moving southeastwards, although many southern and eastern parts of England remaining dry.

“Colder in the north later with snow showers for Scotland.”

12C winter warmer next week

The chill over the next few days comes ahead of milder conditions next week, with highs of 12C expected across much of England by Wednesday.

But it’ll be bleak until Sunday in some areas, particularly in the north, while those living further south will face 50mph gales and rain showers.

Met Office officials say the mild winter is coming to a very abrupt end.

“We will say goodbye to mild conditions as much colder Arctic air floods southwards across all areas,” a spokesperson said.

Weather summary for tonight

The Met Office says: “Showers becoming confined to areas exposed to the northwest through the evening, still falling as sleet or snow at times in the north and over hills.

Frost under clear spells elsewhere.

“Cloudier in northwest later with outbreaks of rain.”

Keeping the house warm WITHOUT turning on the heating

There’s plenty of ways to keep the heat in at home that are more cost effective – and some tricks mean you don’t even need to turn the heating on.

• Block draughts around doors and windows as well as letterbox and keyholes to keep the chill at bay
• You can also upgrade your windows to keep the heat in – double, or even triple-glazing is a brilliant
• If you have an open, decorative fireplace, a lot of heat will be escaping up the chimney – buying a chimney balloon to plug the passage of air escaping
• A super easy way to keep warm at home is to simply wear warmer clothes.

Read more tips here.

Long range forecast for February 6th – 15th

Most places fairly cloudy on Sunday, and outbreaks of rain will move southeast through the day, with colder conditions to the north, and milder conditions to the south.

Through the rest of the period high pressure remains to the southwest of the UK and is expected to push low pressure systems towards the north of the country.

This will lead to an unsettled picture for much of the UK with heavy rain, stronger winds and a risk of wintry precipitation in the north while the south is expected to remain largely dry.

It will be milder for many especially in the south of the country while brief colder incursions from the north are possible throughout the period.

Highs of 12C expected across England by next week

The chill comes ahead of milder conditions next week, with highs of 12C expected across much of England by Wednesday.

But it’ll be bleak until Sunday in some areas, particularly in the north, while those living further south will face 50mph gales and rain showers.

Met Office officials say the mild winter is coming to a very abrupt end.

“We will say goodbye to mild conditions as much colder Arctic air floods southwards across all areas,” a spokesperson said.

Tough driving conditions in Scotland today

BRITS are being hit by snow and sleet TODAY as temperatures plummet.

Scotland was already blasted with the white stuff this morning as the mercury dipped to freezing on higher ground.

Drivers were seen making their way through the flurries on the M74 near Abington first thing as the rest of the country braced itself for the bone-chilling plunge.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice from Friday at 3pm until midnight, affecting central Scotland, Tayside, Fife, Grampian, the Highlands, Strathclyde and Orkney and Shetland.

And road users have been warned about icy patches which are likely to cause difficult driving conditions.

Forecasters said frequent and occasionally heavy snow showers are expected on Saturday night and Sunday, while strong westerly winds will lead to blizzard conditions and drifting snow on higher routes across the Highlands.

12C winter warmer next week

The chill over the next few days comes ahead of milder conditions next week, with highs of 12C expected across much of England by Wednesday.

But it’ll be bleak until Sunday in some areas, particularly in the north, while those living further south will face 50mph gales and rain showers.

Met Office officials say the mild winter is coming to a very abrupt end.

“We will say goodbye to mild conditions as much colder Arctic air floods southwards across all areas,” a spokesperson said.

Staying safe on roads as heavy snow predicted to hit Scotland

Jonathan White, Legal and Compliance Director at National Accident Helpline, said: “With predicted winds and heavy snow hitting Scotland, and causing a spike in traffic jams, there is a significant chance of an increase in road accidents.

“There will be some icy, untreated patches on the roads, and we urge drivers to take extra care, heed any guidance provided by the authorities and remain vigilant when driving in these conditions.  Make sure you allow more journey time, slow down, and pay attention to any warnings or signs – particularly on the motorway.

“It’s easy to become frustrated with being stuck in traffic, but it’s important to give other drivers much more room than normal, so if you do lose control of your vehicle, the chances of a collision are reduced. If you are driving in the snow, it’s critical that your windscreens and mirrors are clear, that you have plenty of washer fluid and your tyres are in good condition.”

Showers throughout Sunday in many places

Met Office meteorologist Claire Nasir said that tomorrow, “milder air slowly wafts across more northern areas with more cloud and outbreaks of rain, sinking down towards the South on Sunday, where we will see some patchy rain”.

She continued: “The air then turns colder, a cold wind across the North and also the risk of some wintry showers through the day on Sunday, some brighter weather here as well, before things turn slightly milder into the beginning of the working week.”

Tomorrow there will be some early bright or sunny spells across southern and central England to start the day, but thick cloud cover will soon build and rain across Scotland and Northern Ireland will spread southwards.

Sunday will bring a dull and damp day with cloudy skies and outbreaks of rain which may be wintry for a time across Scotland. Highs of 12C (54F) are expected in the South, 8C (46F) in the North and 6C (43F) in Scotland.

Weather for February 6 to February 15

The Met Office said there is “a risk of wintry precipitation in the north” between February 6 and February 15.

However, the rest of this week looks set to remain mostly cloudy and mild.

Forecaster Accuweather also predicts snow in Liverpool on February 20, and say this will be February’s coldest day for the region – with lows of 1C that feel more like -3C.

Snow to continue over weekend

Snow will continue in Scotland and northern England over the weekend with over 20cm predicted for Sunday according to the maps from WXCharts – and the UK will see severe gales before then, forecasts say.

Met Office forecaster Clare Nasir said there would be “a transition from mild to cold over the next 24 hours after an active cold front delivers heavy rain and gales as it moves from the North West down towards the South East.”

Skyrocketing energy prices

The average family will still be £2,417 worse off this year thanks to rocketing energy prices, higher National Insurance contributions and soaring interest rates.

Mr Sunak said his package would take the sting out of spiralling energy bills, which will go up by nearly £700 in April.

But he told Brits they will have to “get used” to higher energy bills and times will be “tough”.

His warning came as:

UK weather outlook for Sunday and Monday

Sunday will bring a dull and damp day with cloudy skies and outbreaks of rain which will be heavy at times. A chance of sleet and snow across Scotland.

Bright spells in the south-east on Monday but elsewhere will be dry but largely cloudy. Outbreaks of drizzle will spread across parts of Scotland.