Met Office Shares Snow Forecast for UK
The Met Office has responded to concerns about possible snowfall in the UK, clarifying what the coming weeks will bring. Some reports suggested that cities like London and Southampton might experience wintry weather as temperatures drop and daylight decreases.
Snowfall Limited to Scottish Highlands
Meteorologist Greg Dewhurst confirmed that snow is expected, but it will remain confined to Scotland's highest peaks.
"At this stage, for the vast majority of people it looks unlikely," Dewhurst said. "At the moment, there is a little bit of snow falling over the Scottish mountains, so anyone in the Cairngorms could be seeing some on the summits up there."
Snow Cover to Be Temporary
The forecaster noted that the snow in the highlands would not last long.
"This weekend we could see temporary coverings of snow on the Scottish mountains, but by Sunday night and through to Monday, the whole of next week looks very mild," Dewhurst explained.
Upcoming Weather Outlook
The Met Office also warned that the weather next weekend would be highly changeable, reflecting usual variability as autumn deepens.
Summary
The UK will see limited snowfall mainly on Scottish mountain peaks, with mild and variable weather expected soon after, minimizing widespread wintry conditions.
Author’s summary: Snowfall in Britain will mostly remain on Scottish highlands and melt quickly, with the following week featuring mild and unsettled weather across the country.