UK weather: Map reveals exact date snow to hit parts of Britain as Met Office warns of -5C arctic temperatures
A MAP has revealed the exact date snow is predicted to hit parts of Britain.
The Met Office is warning -5C arctic temperatures are expected imminently which could increase the “risk of mortality” amongst the elderly.
As temperatures dramatically drop over the weekend in the UK, average conditions for this time of year will be much colder, say the weather service.
A freezing plunge will bring wintery showers and widespread frost on Friday with Scotland experiencing -4C, Wales dropping to -3C and England being as cold as -2C overnight.
Conditions will slightly warm up in the day on Saturday with highs of 8C.
However, as arctic air moves in throughout the evening, temperatures will plummet to -5C in parts with the majority of England experiencing -4C.
And as we head into next week, the Met Office has warned that we could see snow on Wednesday in Scotland.
By Thursday, the snow is predicted to move south – falling over England and Wales – before it looks to calm down on Friday.
The Met Office said: “Colder than average conditions are most likely overall, as chances of some wintry showers, or even more general snow towards the turn of the month, are increasing.
“Cloud and rain is likely to be clearing southeastern England early on, followed by a period of widely colder, drier and brighter weather and the return of overnight frosts.
“Scattered showers along with an overnight ice risk may affect some coastal areas of northern and eastern Scotland, and eastern England at times, which could turn increasingly wintry over hills in the north.
“These conditions could then persist, particularly in the north, but there is an increasing chance of areas of cloud, rain and/or snow, perhaps with strong winds too, spreading north across at least southern areas from later next week.”
It comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the fall in temperature could see hospitals and the health and social care sector busier than usual.
And with many people already struggling to heat their homes, advice has been issued by the UKHSA to ensure everyone, especially the elderly, stay warm and safe.
How to keep warm at home
You should heat your home to a temperature that is comfortable for you.
Low indoor temperatures can have a serious impact on your health, especially if you have medical conditions or are older.
Simple changes can help to keep you and your home warm:
- Try to heat rooms you spend a lot of time in, such as the living room or bedroom, to at least 18C
- Try to reduce draughts; you can fit draft excluders around doors cheaply
- Keep your bedroom windows closed at night
- Wear several layers of thinner clothing; this could keep you warmer than one thicker layer.
You should also try not to sit still for more than an hour or so and stretch your limbs regularly.
It is also important to get vaccinated to help reduce your risk of respiratory illnesses, to treat minor ailments like sore throats and colds quickly, and to call NHS 111 or 999 in an emergency if you need to.
Source: UKHSA