Met Office forecasts limited snow on high ground in northeast UK this week

The Met Office said that while rain and fog are likely to persist across much of the United Kingdom this week, any snowfall will be confined to higher ground in the far northeast. Temperatures have fallen to as low as 3 °C in southern England and –3 °C in parts of Wales, with further drops expected toward the end of the week.

Chief meteorologist Jason Kelly noted that "snow showers could briefly fall on lower ground in the far northeast of Scotland, mainly Shetland, overnight on Wednesday and into Thursday. However, snow may only settle on higher ground." He added that snowfall in the far northeast is not unusual from late October to May.

The service warned that frosty conditions will become increasingly widespread, with temperatures around 1 °C forecast for parts of Yorkshire on Friday morning and about 4 °C in the southeast. A high-pressure ridge is expected to dominate early in the period, bringing clear skies and overnight frost, while occasional showers may affect northern and western Scotland and some North Sea coasts.

Later in the weekend, the Met Office anticipates a shift to more unsettled weather as Atlantic low-pressure systems bring bands of rain, wind and further temperature fluctuations. Overall, the five-day outlook suggests a mix of rain, brief sunny spells and occasional frost, with milder temperatures near or slightly above seasonal averages in many areas.