The Met Office has confirmed the UK regions expected to face snow over the weekend of January 31 and February 1. As January comes to an end, the forecast indicates a chilly and unsettled weekend with rain, wind, and pockets of snow, especially in northern areas.
According to the Met Office, Saturday will see rain moving northward with snow falling over some northern hills. Conditions will be rather cloudy and breezy throughout the country. The south may enjoy brief brighter spells, though heavier rain and strong winds are anticipated to build from the south and west by the afternoon. Meanwhile, northern parts of the UK will experience colder temperatures.
A five-day outlook highlights the areas at risk of snow flurries, particularly over northern hills and uplands. The Met Office warns of bands of rain and showers across much of the country, with occasional heavy bursts expected in the southwest. Northwestern regions might see some drier intervals and even a chance of local frost.
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On Saturday, conditions remain mostly cloudy with some brighter spells in the east. Light rain and drizzle are possible almost anywhere, while heavier showers push slowly northwards from the southwest.
Looking ahead to Sunday and into early next week, the Met Office forecasts ongoing unsettled weather. Most areas will face showers or longer periods of heavy rain, accompanied by brisk winds at times. Snow is expected to continue over northern hills.
Low pressure systems will dominate the UK’s weather throughout the weekend, bringing further rain to some flood-affected areas. Overall, residents should prepare for a cold, wet, and windy few days ahead, with localized snowfall in the north.