The Met Office has announced that after the hottest day of the year so far, temperatures will plummet to -2°C in some parts of the UK.
Saturday saw many people enjoying warm, sunny weather, with temperatures exceeding the average of 13°C to 14°C. The highest temperature of 2024, 21.8°C, was recorded in Writtle, Essex. Scotland also experienced unseasonably high temperatures, with Aberdeenshire reaching 16.7°C.
However, a dramatic drop is expected as the week progresses. Temperatures could fall to -2°C to -3°C in rural Scotland by Saturday night, with southern areas remaining in single digits.
Forecasters predict snow and showers as colder winds sweep across the UK this week.Meteorologist Ellie Glaisyer forecasts a chilly start to Sunday with temperatures ranging from 14°C to 15°C in the south-east and 10°C to 12°C in the north.
The weather will continue to cool throughout the week, with temperatures likely not surpassing the April average. Lower pressure moving southwards will bring colder north-westerly winds, with possible snowfall in higher elevations of northern England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland by Monday.
The day could also see showers, with potential hail and thunder in Wales and northern England.
Temperatures will hover around 11°C to 13°C in the south and struggle to reach double figures in the north. Glaisyer noted that while the weekend will start dry, showers are expected soon.