Arctic air to sweep UK bringing midweek cold snap
Summary
Arctic air will bring colder temperatures and some showers to the UK this week, causing a drop below the usual mid-May averages. There is a chance of snow on higher ground, especially in Scotland, but some sunny spells and lighter winds may also occur later in the week.Key Facts
- Arctic air from northern Scandinavia and the Arctic Circle will move across the UK starting midweek.
- Temperatures will fall about 3 to 7 degrees Celsius below the typical mid-May range of 12-17°C.
- Early morning frost is expected in parts of Scotland, northern England, and southeast England.
- Showers will increase, with some heavy rain and possible snow over high ground like Scottish mountains.
- Daytime temperatures will range from 9 to 14°C, with overnight lows around 3 to 6°C.
- Strong northerly winds will bring colder air, but later in the week winds will lighten and sunshine may return.
- Spring is a transition season, so temperature swings like this are common depending on wind direction.
- Last week, a very cold night recorded -6.8°C in Tomintoul, Moray, the lowest May temperature since 1997.
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