Met Office weather forecast snow

The UK will get colder later this weekend with a northerly airmass dropping temperatures and introducing snow to the forecast next week.

Although there is uncertainty in the forecast by the middle of next week, the most likely scenario is for the cold spell to persist, but there is a lower probability that milder air will approach from the South West. Keep track of current weather warnings on the [weather warning page](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metoffice.gov.uk%2Fweather%2Fwarnings-and-advice%2Fuk-warnings%23%3Fdate%3D2021-10-20&data=05%7C01%7Cannie.shuttleworth%40metoffice.gov.uk%7Ca1063b23d77b47650e6f08dabbf9c5a6%7C17f1816120d7474687fd50fe3e3b6619%7C0%7C0%7C638028978671391042%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Pp%2FLpnoo7EQ75l7vHL6TM43aaTNo4Q86xOASNZI1iTY%3D&reserved=0). There could be a spell of snow for a time before turning to rain if the milder air moves in. Much of the UK will be under cloud cover, with the best of any sunny spells in the west. There will be some scattered showers, with snow falling over the tops of the Scottish mountains. Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Chris Almond, said: “Although we’ve moved into meteorological Spring there will be a distinctly wintry feel to our weather next week. The introduction of an [website](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metoffice.gov.uk%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cannie.shuttleworth%40metoffice.gov.uk%7Ca1063b23d77b47650e6f08dabbf9c5a6%7C17f1816120d7474687fd50fe3e3b6619%7C0%7C0%7C638028978671234798%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kaEDkCNtbj%2BV1cLM%2FNiDfSvqFINBU3y%2BEz83bMrmmvU%3D&reserved=0), by following us on [mobile app](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metoffice.gov.uk%2Fapp&data=05%7C01%7Cannie.shuttleworth%40metoffice.gov.uk%7Ca1063b23d77b47650e6f08dabbf9c5a6%7C17f1816120d7474687fd50fe3e3b6619%7C0%7C0%7C638028978671391042%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YvcgkOhHs4YGLV2IGq7Fx5ufqoJQczP2XKcmMelno3s%3D&reserved=0) which is available for iPhone from the [App store](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fapp%2Fmet-office-weather%2Fid1068146838%3Fls%3D1%26mt%3D8&data=05%7C01%7Cannie.shuttleworth%40metoffice.gov.uk%7Ca1063b23d77b47650e6f08dabbf9c5a6%7C17f1816120d7474687fd50fe3e3b6619%7C0%7C0%7C638028978671391042%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lSgwKxQ1zu1p2PlKEt%2BmgykMZK5C3ZIZkul3V07EA6w%3D&reserved=0) and for Android from the [Google Play store](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Duk.gov.metoffice.weather.android%26hl%3Den&data=05%7C01%7Cannie.shuttleworth%40metoffice.gov.uk%7Ca1063b23d77b47650e6f08dabbf9c5a6%7C17f1816120d7474687fd50fe3e3b6619%7C0%7C0%7C638028978671391042%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=US%2F40i7lkwiAOMTxWxRU1sWKUrrzP8z4QbvCYu2WOeI%3D&reserved=0). The UK Health Security Agency has issued a Level 2 Cold Weather Alert for the whole of England and is likely to be reviewed and extended in the coming days. Very cold air will spread across the UK bringing snow showers even to sea level in the north on Monday and these snow showers could spread further south on Tuesday. [arctic maritime airmass ](/weather/learn-about/weather/atmosphere/air-masses/types)will bring snow showers to Scotland, Northern Ireland and along the East coast of England from Monday. The UK will get colder later this weekend with a northerly airmass dropping temperatures and introducing snow to the forecast next week.

The alert, which was issued at 11am this morning (Thursday 2 March) reads: “There is at least a 60% probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions/heavy snow ...

However, it’s too early to speculate on its exact nature yet.” The alert, which was issued at 11am this morning (Thursday 2 March) reads: “There is at least a 60% probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions/heavy [level two cold weather alert ](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/tag/uk-weather)for England alongside a warning of ‘severe cold weather with icy conditions and heavy snow’ which urges Brits to be ready for disruption.

The Met Office has taken pre-emptive action today as temperatures start to fall across the UK with a 60% chance of cold weather, icy conditions and even ...

The Met Office has said the UK will get colder later this weekend with snow on the way. There is the potential for some wintry hazards from frequent snow showers or prolonged spells of snow in places, with low pressure near the North Sea, with impacts more likely across windward coasts in the north and east. It comes as the Met Office warns of the increasing chance of snow next week while the The Met Office has taken pre-emptive action today as temperatures start to fall across the UK with a 60% chance of cold weather, icy conditions and even heavy snow next week. It said: "High pressure is expected to become displaced towards Greenland with a cold north to north-easterly airflow becoming established across the whole of the UK during next week. There is a 'low confidence' in the threat of disruptive snow.

The Met Office has forecasted extremely low temperatures, icy conditions, and heavy snow in coming days.

After a chilly start, a largely dry day with plenty of early spring sunshine and some patchy cloud. Feeling pleasant in the sun with winds remaining light. Cloud gradually builds from the east overnight with occasional breaks allowing for a local frost to develop, mainly in the west. Remaining dry with some sunny intervals. Feeling rather cold and overnight frosts possible. Experts at the Met Office have sounded a cold weather warning for Bristol and the South West, warning that "disruptive snow" could be on the way. Cloudier overnight with a patchy frost under any prolonged cloud breaks. "High pressure is expected to become displaced towards Greenland with a cold north to north-easterly airflow becoming established across the whole of the UK during next week. A Met Office statement says: "There is at least a 60% probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions/heavy snow between 0001 on Monday 06 Mar and 2359 on Wednesday 08 Mar across England. Warnings like this alert level warning are triggered when the risk is 60% or above for any of the thresholds to be breached. Isolated showers possible Sunday and Monday. Staying dry with lengthy clear skies to start.