Double snow bomb forecast to hit UK - exact time Arctic blast will strike

14 March 2024 , 11:05

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WXCharts forecasts snowy conditions fort northern parts of the UK (Image: PA)

Weather charts show the exact time a 'double snow bomb' will hit the UK, as the weather is poised to turn wintry.

It is likely to bring temperatures as low as -2C, as parts of the country will be covered in snow. The cold weather is scheduled to arrive in areas of Scotland as early as tomorrow. Weather forecasting maps show wintry conditions start around midnight with snow predicted in areas including Inverness and Fort William, which could be hit by around 2cm of snowfall an hour.

WXCharts forecasts snowy conditions will continue on Saturday at about 9pm. Many parts of Scotland will see snowfall but further south in parts of England will be battered by heavy rainfall this weekend. Temperatures are expected be much milder south of the border. London should expect 4-5C on Saturday morning, which could heat up to 10C in the afternoon.

The arctic freeze is predicted to hit in hours (WXCharts)

Forecasters say the south east could even record overnight temperatures as high as 7C. Jo Farrow, a weather expert from Netweather, added: "The occlusion from the second low will pull southwards on Friday, away from Ireland and slowly down Britain. This allows colder air to flow down from the north ready for a clear Friday night. Next, a large Atlantic low pressure begins to edge towards the UK at the weekend.

WXCharts maps show snow will arrive in some areas tomorrow (WXCHARTS)

"This will bring more widespread rain, heading northeastwards through Saturday along with milder air. It clears to a cooler Sunday with bright spells but plenty of showers from the west."

Gales, snow and rain to batter country today with 80mph wind gusts

Met Office five-day forecast

Today:

A band of cloud and rain moves across northern England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Can be heavy on western hill areas Elsewhere rather cloudy, a few showers developing here and there during the afternoon. Feeling mild, particularly overnight.

Tonight:

A band of rain starts edging southwards. Clearer spells to the north may bring the odd shower and localised frost. Further south it remains mild and breezy but cloudy.

Many parts of Scotland will see snowfalls as temperatures plummet (PA)

Friday:

Rain continues to move southwards, but otherwise sunny with some showers, possible thunder at times and wintry for Scottish mountains. Colder than Thursday but remains mild in the south.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Turning cooler and more settled on Saturday, with a widespread frost in the North. Turning milder and unsettled again from the West through Saturday afternoon.

Earlier today, the Mirror reported how weather maps show no relief from rainfall, as this week's deluge continues. The Met Office said much of the country had endured a "wet and mild" day on Wednesday, with the heaviest rain coming in at 93mm (3.7in) in Capel Curig, Wales.

Snowy conditions will continue on Saturday at around 9pm (WXCHARTS)

More rain is expected to sweep across the nation on Thursday and Friday. The day is expected to begin with a solid block of downpours focused in the northwest of England and the central belt of Scotland, with this generally moving to the east throughout the morning.

Other areas in the southwest and south Wales could still however be caught by a separate band of rain in the afternoon, with only a few parts of the southeast staying mostly dry. Widespread, more isolated showers are also likely, lasting into Friday.

Graeme Murray