The Met Office has warned that the UK is set for a “mixed bag” of weather next week, with cooler temperatures, rainfall, and even the possibility of snow on higher ground in Scotland. After a spell of dry and warm weather, much of the country is expected to experience showers and lower temperatures throughout the week, offering potential relief to areas affected by recent wildfires.
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Craig Snell, a spokesperson for the Met Office, said the coming week would be notably more changeable than the last two to three weeks. “High pressure has moved away, and we’ll be firmly under the influence of low pressure in the days ahead,” he explained. “It’s not going to be a complete washout – we will still see some sunnier spells – but most parts of the UK can expect rain at some point. Compared to the prolonged blue skies of last week, it will certainly feel quite different.”
Temperatures, which reached above-average highs of 18 to 19°C over the weekend, are expected to dip from Monday. More persistent rainfall is likely to begin from Tuesday, particularly affecting England and Wales. As the week progresses into the Easter bank holiday, the outlook remains unsettled. “It’s quite a changeable picture,” said Snell. “Some areas will see rain, others will enjoy sunshine – depending on your location, either Thursday or Friday could be the wetter day.”
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Snowfall is likely over mountain peaks in Scotland and may extend to the northern Pennines, although this is not unusual for April. “We’re referring to the tops of mountains – we’re not expecting any snow to fall at lower levels,” Snell clarified. “We’re still climbing our way through spring, and snow at altitude isn’t out of the ordinary.” The shift in weather follows multiple wildfire warnings across the UK during the recent dry spell. The rainfall will be welcomed by many, including firefighters, farmers, and gardeners.
