UK Met Office long range forecasts points to cold spell

 
The UK Met Office has issued an update on the prospect of cold weather for the UK later this week and into next week.

Frank Saunders, Met Office Chief Meteorologist, said: “It’s worth being aware that despite a largely pleasant week ahead, there’s a good chance the UK will experience a dip in temperatures at the weekend and into next week. High-pressure is set to move in, bringing along with it easterly winds, low temperatures and an increasing risk of wintry hazards like snow and ice. We’ll know more as the week goes on so it’s worth keeping up-to-date with the forecast in your area.”

In its long range outlook for the week commencing Monday 10th February, the UKMO says, "...the risk of wintry showers increases with a risk of some sleet or snow falling more widely for a time, but still with some sunshine in between. Temperatures will likely be a few degrees below average with some hard frosts and the wind may make it feel much colder at times."

For Ireland, the prospects of much colder weather remain uncertain as it remains unclear how far west high pressure will extend.

 More from the UK Met Office here.

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