Weather snow forecast UK – Prepare for a BRUTALLY cold weekend, Brits told as temperatures plunge more snow on its way

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MORE winter weather is set to hit the UK this weekend with a barrage of snow and freezing temperatures expected.

It will be most piercing in West London and Hereford overnight on Friday, where the mercury will plunge to -2C, but winds of 30mph will make it feel a biting -11C, according to a wind chill calculator.

On Saturday morning, 9cm of snow is set to fall in Eastern Scotland, with 5cm in a North West region and 4cm in the centre of the country.

AccuWeather Senior Forecaster John Gresiak  told Express.co.uk: “A system on Friday night and Saturday has the greatest potential to produce some snow, mainly in northern areas and higher elevations.

“The Scottish Highlands would be the most likely area to experience snow.

“Amounts would be expected to be on the order of 3-6 inches in high elevations, with less in lowland areas.”

Read our UK weather live blog for the latest news and updates….

  • London weather forecast for today

    Overcast with outbreaks of light rain and drizzle through the morning.

    Turning drier by the afternoon, but staying rather cloudy.

    Feeling mild, with winds becoming light. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

  • Meteogroup forecast for today

    The Meteogroup has released its weather forecast for Friday.

    It details how, on Friday morning, “early outbreaks of rain across southern Britain may be wintry initially before turning increasingly to rain and clearing eastwards.

    “Then dull but dry with cloudy skies for most and patches of mist will linger. Scattered showers for western Scotland and spells of rain will push into the south later.”

    On Friday night the forecast predicts how rain will “continue to push eastwards across southern England and south Wales during the evening and will be locally heavy.

    “Another area of rain, often heavy, will sink south-eastwards across Scotland, Northern Ireland overnight before reaching Wales and much of northern and western England by dawn.”

  • Rainy day for many

    Rain and drizzle clearing slowly southeastwards across England and Wales before further rain returns to the southwest later.

    Northern parts mostly dry and bright but showers affecting northern and western Scotland, becoming persistent and heavier later.

    Milder in the south.

  • Clever towel hack to stop your car windscreen freezing overnight

    If you’re bored of spending an age de-icing the windscreen, one woman’s free tip will save you time each day – and all you need is an old towel. 

    She shared her nifty hack to TikTok, revealing she puts a towel over her windscreen overnight – which leaves her car frost-free in the morning. 

    It absorbs water and freezes instead of the windscreen, as she showed off her rock hard watermelon-themed towel, which she said was ‘like a crisp’. 

    She said: “When you put a towel on your windscreen to stop it freezing overnight.

    “It’s frozen itself.”

    So you can say goodbye to scraping ice in your gloves or boiling the kettle for warm water in winter.

  • Do you leave the heating on for your pets?

    Millions of Britain’s animal lovers who admit they keep their home heating on when they go out to ensure their fury friends stay warm, according to a new report yesterday.

    For the latest research by Toolstation shows that more than four in ten- 43per cent – of the UK population leaves the central heating on for their pets when they leave home.

    Half of those people worry that their pet will feel cold when they are not around, says the study which found that devoted owners are putting a lot of energy into keeping their four-legged friends happy when they are out of the house.

    The report says that for many Brits pets are a part of the family and it gives homeowners peace of mind to know their pets are not chilly when they are left at home.

  • What do you do if you hit black ice?

    • Stay calm
    • Do as little as possible and allow the car to pass over the ice
    • Don’t brake
    • Try and keep the steering wheel straight
    • If your back wheels start to slide left or right very slightly turn the wheel the same way
    • If you turn in the opposite directing you risk skidding and spinning off the road
    • Slow down by taking your foot off the accelerator

  • Will we have a White Christmas in the UK?

    November – Colder conditions are expected in the period, with a risk of wintry showers, mainly in the north. Temperatures are likely to be close to or just below average.

    Under high pressure, frost and fog are likely overnight, with any fog slow to clear during the morning, according to the Met Office long-range forecast.

    December – Forecasters predict December will see fog and frost early in the mornings.

    The north will see more changeable weather.

    January – January is typically the coldest month of the year in the UK. Most parts of the UK will see rain while London and parts of the south might see snow, according to forecasters.

    Temperatures are expected to reach between 2C and 7C.

  • Long range weather forecast for the 6th to the 15th December

    The Met Office have said that it will be a cold and frosty December.

    They said “A cold start to Monday with overnight frost and ice possible.

    “Cloud increasing from the west through the day with outbreaks of rain, possibly wintry down to low levels at times in the north and east of the UK.

    “Likely turning windier during the day with strong winds most likely in the west.

    “For the rest of the period, unsettled weather dominates with spells of wet and windy weather, interspersed by interludes of sunshine and showers.

    “More prolonged spells of rain are possible, heavy at times. Initially these more likely across the south and west, although the greatest risk probably transfers north through the period, which could then see rain turning wintry at times.

    ” Generally cold, with milder interludes briefly in the south. Overnight frost and icy patches likely throughout.”

  • Temperatures will hover around freezing

    WXCharts weather maps show up to five inches will fall in the Scottish Highlands, but snow could even fall as far south as Southampton.

    Overnight temperatures will hover around freezing further north, rising to highs of just 4C throughout the day.

    It will be exceptionally crisp in central Scotland and the Midlands near Buxton and Hartington, Derbyshire, where it may not climb above zero all day.

  • Waze app notifies users of most recent road hazards

    Ruairidh Roberts, UK Country Manager at Waze, commented: “As parts of the UK have faced the effects of the arctic plunge and Storm Arwen, we urge motorists making essential journeys to be extra diligent.” 

    “At Waze, we are expecting delays around the country as the turbulent weather causes chaos on British roads. As a result, we’ve sent out push notifications to our app users, encouraging them to report hazards caused by the bad weather.

    “To report weather-related issues in Waze, users should tap the report button > hazard > weather, and select the option relevant to the event. Drivers can also use voice commands by saying “Ok Waze” and following the options to report weather disruption.”

  • Don’t pack away your mittens too quickly – the snow will be back in coming days

    Snow is forecast across parts of England and Scotland over the next four days as temperatures dip below freezing.

    Snowfall and ice is expected in the north of Scotland on Wednesday evening and the Northwest will see snow showers later on Thursday.

    But the snow flurries are not expected to last and milder air will bring slightly warmer temperatures for the weekend.

    Weather forecasters at WXCharts are predicting fresh snowfall to hit the Highlands on Wednesday and the north east of Scotland to be affected on Friday.

    A light covering of new snow will fall on Glencoe mountain resort and Ben Nevis ahead of the weekend. Temperatures will also dip below freezing on Thursday morning near Perth in Scotland.

  • It’s beginning to look a lot like Xmas

    BOOKIES have slashed the odds of a white Christmas this year as the UK is already covered in snow.

    It may still be four weeks away but temperatures have plunged well below zero in the frosty aftermath of Storm Arwen – and there is more snow on the way.

    Experts reckon people in Edinburgh have the best chance at seeing snow on Christmas Day, with odds of 3-1.

    The Scottish capital is followed by Newcastle at 7-2, Belfast at 4-1 and Birmingham at 5-1.

    London is 13-2 for snow on the big day, while Manchester goes 11-2.

  • Top tips from the AA on driving safe in Storm Arwen aftermath

    • Give yourself time: Allow plenty of extra time for your journey, including time to de-ice the car. It may take longer but it also means that you will have full visibility which in bad weather is vital.
    • Don’t be tempted to pour hot water over the screen – if has a chip the sudden change in temperature could lead to a crack. Best way is to use a scraper. And don’t leave your car alone with the engine running, that’s an invitation to thieves
    • Stay topped up: Top up the windscreen wash with a good quality additive to reduce the chance of freezing. Keep at least quarter of a tank of fuel – an accident or closed road up ahead is likely to result in long delays.
    • Choose your route: Check your route for accidents or closures before you leave and, if possible, favour roads which have been gritted.

  • Four-year-old amputee conquers all in wake of storm Arwen

    A four-year-old amputee hiked through snow and wind to become the youngest to scale Snowdon.

    Albie-Junior Thomas had his left foot amputated when he was 15 months old after he was born with a condition which made it deformed and his leg shorter.

    But it hasn’t stopped him – and he’s been charging around on his prosthetic since he was two, with dreams of one day competing in the Paralympics.

    And on Sunday – in the wake of Storm Arwen – he scaled 3,560ft to the peak of highest mountain in Wales on Sunday.

  • How is snow formed? 

    With snow hitting many parts of the UK, many people have been left asking… how does snow form?

    A snowflake begins to form when an extremely cold water droplet freezes onto a pollen or dust particle in the sky. This creates an ice crystal.

    As the ice crystal falls to the ground, water vapor freezes onto the primary crystal, building new crystals – the six arms of the snowflake.

    The intricate shape of a single arm of the snowflake is determined by the atmospheric conditions experienced by entire ice crystal as it falls.

    A crystal might begin to grow arms in one manner, and then minutes or even seconds later, slight changes in the surrounding temperature or humidity causes the crystal to grow in another way.

    Although the six-sided shape is always maintained, the ice crystal (and its six arms) may branch off in new directions.

  • Tonight will be another cold one

    The Met Office have said that the night will start off cold but could turn mild.

    “Rain reaching northwestern parts, preceded by some snow across Scotland, and moving southeastwards across most parts.

    “Turning milder for most after a cold start.”


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