Snow to hit parts of UK as temperatures dip and unsettled weather persists, Met Office forecasts

The unsettled weather pattern, dominated by low pressure, will persist through much of the week, bringing a mix of sunshine, showers, and thunderstorms before colder conditions set in.

This comes as a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms was issued across parts of southern England and south Wales. from 4pm on Monday (October 7) until midnight.

Frank Saunders, Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “Areas of heavy showers and thunderstorms will move northwards across southern parts of England and Wales later this afternoon before clearing northwards overnight."

He added: “It’s possible that some places could see 20-30mm of rain within two to three hours, with a small chance that a few places could receive 40mm. Thunderstorms are most likely for south-facing coastal districts, and hail and some strong gusts of wind could accompany the heaviest showers and thunderstorms.”

Tuesday will bring a similar pattern of sunshine and heavy showers, particularly in central and southern regions. These areas may see an overlap of rain from the previous evening, increasing the potential for surface water issues, especially on roads. Heavy rain is also expected to affect southeast Scotland and northeast England late on Tuesday, continuing into Wednesday.

The Met Office has also warned of potential further weather warnings mid-week due to the risk of flooding on already saturated ground. However, the flooding risk is expected to reduce as the week progresses.

In addition to the current unsettled conditions, the Met Office has been monitoring ex-Hurricane Kirk as it moves across the Atlantic. While it is now expected to pass south of the UK and primarily affect northern France with heavy rains and strong winds, there is still a slight chance the system could shift northward. However, significant impacts on the UK are currently considered unlikely, said the forecasters.

Later in the week, temperatures are set to drop, with colder air arriving by Wednesday in northern areas. By Thursday, below-average temperatures will be felt across the entire UK. Night frosts are likely in some regions, and snow is possible on the higher mountains of Scotland.