Over the weekend, temperatures in the UK have dropped below the usual levels for this time of the year, leading to some areas experiencing snowfall today.
This snowfall coincides with the end of British Summer Time (BST), as the clocks were set back to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) during the early hours.
The Met Office had previously cautioned about a “cold and changeable” period ahead, with Sunday’s forecast indicating it will be “Feeling cold once again.” The day is expected to start cool and dry across the UK, with some frost in England and northern Scotland. However, cloud and rain are predicted to move from the northwest towards the southeast later in the day.
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During the night from Saturday to Sunday, light snow showers were observed in the Scottish Highlands. On Sunday, a mixture of snow and rain is anticipated, with snowfall expected at lower elevations, and temperatures likely to be below freezing, according to the Mountain Weather Information Service (MWIS). Snowfall is also forecast for the higher areas of England and Wales.
Weather maps from WXCharts indicate that snow is expected to continue in the Highlands until 3pm on Sunday, as reported by the Express.
Areas potentially in line for snowfall:
Meteorologists attribute the cold spell to Storm Benjamin, which prompted the Met Office to issue yellow weather warnings as it traversed the country.
Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, Chris Bulmer, stated on Friday: “As Storm Benjamin moves away from the UK towards Denmark, cold Arctic air will sweep over the country, resulting in a notably chilly weekend with temperatures dropping below average.
“While many regions will experience dry weather with sunny intervals, the brisk northerly winds will create a cold feel.
