The projected flurries have been upgraded from 3cm to around 4cm per hour, according to WX Charts, which uses Met Desk data.
UK snow ‘to be heavier than expected’ with England set to be hit too
The UK snow in October is now expected to be EVEN heavier than expected – with 4cm flurries now likely. The projected flurries have been upgraded from 3cm to around 4cm per hour, according to WX Charts, which uses Met Desk data.
Projections from the meteorological agency show the UK could be hit with a blast of snow in October. The GFS model maps show snow falling at a rate of around 4cm per hour in some parts of Scotland on October 13.
Flurries of the white stuff are likely to start in the early morning and last throughout the day. There could also be lighter flurries in parts of northern England, especially in the Pennines.
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The maps suggest a large swathe of northern and central Scotland could see around 1cm of snow settle on the ground by around midday on October 13.
Snow is not expected to settle where it falls in southern Scotland or northern parts of England.
A BBC Weather forecast for October 6 to October 12 says: “Although some rain or showers and brisk winds could linger into the start of the following week, there are signs that high pressure will rebuild by midweek, meaning at least a couple of drier and calmer days for most areas of the UK.
“Any rain would most likely be confined to north-western regions, while elsewhere there should be some sunshine.
“With quieter and chillier nights there will be chances of fog patches developing and lingering into the mornings, and some frost is possible, too. Having said that, there is no notable cold on the cards, with temperatures near or even slightly above the early October average.
“The latter part of the week is very uncertain. High pressure could endure for a while but there is a possibility that it will weaken and allow Atlantic frontal systems to bring rain back to at least some parts of the UK.
“Temperatures should be near to a little above average.”