Last night, temperatures across the UK dipped below freezing, with North Yorkshire recording a chilly minus 2.7°C. This widespread frost, which has blanketed all four nations, marks the earliest frost in south Wales for September since 2019.
However, there’s good news on the horizon. The weekend is shaping up to be much warmer. The Met Office reports that we’ll see temperatures climbing into the high teens and possibly reaching 20°C. So, if you’re not a fan of the cold, warmer conditions are on their way!
Chief Meteorologist Jason Kelly explains that milder westerly winds will replace the cold Arctic air. High pressure will dominate the south, bringing mostly fine and dry weather.
High pressure brings dry weather to most, while northern areas experience some rain.However, an area of low pressure to the north-west will introduce some rain and clouds across Scotland and Northern Ireland, with gusty winds expected in northern Scotland, particularly on Saturday.
By Sunday, this front will move southeast, bringing cloud and patchy rain to northern England and Wales. The south is set to remain dry with some sunny spells, although northern areas might see a few showers.
Looking ahead to next week, high pressure will continue to bring dry conditions for most parts of the UK. Deputy Chief Meteorologist David Oliver indicates that while some rain might linger in the extreme north-west of Scotland early in the week, the rest of the UK should enjoy pleasant weather.
Fog patches could appear overnight, but temperatures are expected to stay above average, with many areas seeing a bit of a warm-up by mid-week.
Stay tuned for further updates and enjoy the warming trend ahead!