The first widespread frost of autumn for many is a strong reminder that the forecast has entered a colder phase for at least a few days.
Friday will be largely sunny across much of the UK, though cloudier conditions are now arriving over parts of Scotland. Any showers will most likely be confined to coastal areas, especially around the Irish Sea.
Chris Bulmer is a Met Office Chief Forecaster. He said: “The UK forecast has moved to a colder phase with the daytime temperatures for most locations likely to stay in single figures. Overnight temperatures on Friday night will dip again to -4 or even -6 C in some locations, meaning another significant ground frost for many locations.”
Over the weekend, the forecast will turn more unsettled with heavier rain and showers moving in from the west. Over higher ground this is likely to turn to snow in the northwest of Scotland, but generally conditions will be less cold than recent days.
What is the Sunday forecast?
Looking at the medium range forecast from Sunday, Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Steven Keates said: “The outlook is changeable with spells of rain, sleet and some hill snow.
“On Sunday, low pressure will bring rain or showers to many areas. Precipitation will be most persistent across northern Scotland, where there is an increasing chance of snow developing later in the day. This will mainly fall over high ground, where accumulations are likely, but some snow could fall to lower levels too. Ice may also become a hazard.”
Into next week, unsettled and cold conditions remain with rain, sleet and (mainly hill) snow key features.
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