UK weather forecast: thick snow to cover Brits as temperatures plummet to -3 ° C

The Met Office has warned of more snow and ice in Britain for days as temperatures plummet to -3 ° C.

Up to 3 cm of snow will fall overnight through Monday in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland, hours after Storm Bella hit the country with 100 mph winds and torrential rains.

The named storm followed days of wintry weather around Christmas that caused flooding in parts of southern England.

Kicking off a cold start to next week, it is unlikely to reach more than 4 ° C today, while yellow weather warnings remain in place until 6pm.

They advise people to be wary of potential slip hazards, particularly where surfaces remain wet from previous rain, and continued travel interruptions are also expected.

Meanwhile, the Environment Agency has issued 103 flood warnings and 193 alerts across England, with heavy rains set to continue as well.

The Met Office’s forecasting department said rain moving across Wales and England in the early hours of Monday has the potential to turn into snow.

Snow had already fallen in parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and England on Sunday afternoon.

BBC forecaster Susan Powell said: “Overnight, we see a low center spiral down into the Irish Sea, which could accumulate quite a bit of snow in parts of Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland. .

“1-3 cm at lower levels – more than that for higher ground and a significant risk of ice, it will make for a cold start to the next week.”

She went on to say that a “nuisance north” wind will torment the British for what will be a cold day as temperatures struggle to stay in the single digits.

Weather charts show lows of -3C in parts of Scotland overnight, while mercury will remain below zero even during the day in large swaths of the UK.

“We are going to stay in the colder air for the next week,” added Ms. Powell.

According to the Met Office, the “very cold” air and winter rains are due to the low pressure sinking to the south.

He adds: “Frequent rains will continue on Monday, mainly in the west and around coastal areas. These rains will bring snow to lower levels at times.”

However, good spells of winter sunshine are expected between rains, although the northern winds will continue to bring frost and ice until at least Wednesday.

Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands was covered in thick snow yesterday as roads further south in Stirlingshire were cleared.

Nenthead in Cumbria was equally wintry, with snow covering the hills of the northern English village.

Flooding was also reported in parts of eastern England on Sunday morning, with kayakers taking to the roads in Norfolk in an attempt to traverse flooded streets.

Two severe flood warnings indicating a potential threat to life were still in effect at the Cogenhoe Mill caravan site near Northampton and on the Nene River near the Billing Aquadrome Sunday morning.

People in areas that have seen major flooding in recent days are among those who can expect snow, The Sun reports.

Despite poor conditions, gales for the first time caused more than half of Britain’s electricity to be generated by wind power on Saturday.

According to the Drax energy company, 50.67 percent of the country’s energy was produced by wind turbines on Boxing Day.

UK 5 day weather forecast

Today:

Rains affecting some exposed coastal areas throughout, with northern gales affecting the western fringes. Some areas of thicker cloud with rain, sleet or snow, perhaps covering some places. Cold, after night frosts and ice in some places.

Tonight:

Still some coastal showers and an area or two of more persistent rain, sleet and snow drifting inland. However, many clearer and icy inland areas, a severe frost in some places.

Tuesday:

Showers continue to affect the northern, eastern and western coastal areas. Many inland counties see plenty of sun but cold: early and late frosts, perhaps the occasional patch of frozen fog.

Outlook from Wednesday to Friday:

The cold continues with gusts of sun. Winter showers that affect the coasts. Widespread frost inland with some patches of icy fog. It is possible for rain and snow in the south of England on Wednesdays and Thursdays.