Overview
- Forecast maps published Tuesday point to a brief cold plunge around April 25 to 27, with readings near -4C in parts of Scotland and about -3C in northern England.
- WXCharts projections show the sharpest impacts over Scotland, where hills could see up to 10cm of snow, while most towns and cities are shown with only light dustings of 1cm or less.
- The GFS model indicates flurries could start in the Midlands, north-west England and northern Scotland early on April 26, then spread widely by midday and linger into April 27.
- The Met Office’s April 18 to 27 outlook highlights a few showers and breezy spells in the northwest and says many places stay dry with temperatures likely above average, offering no confirmation of a nationwide blizzard.
- WXCharts and GFS provide guidance rather than official forecasts, and their runs can shift in the days before an event, so people in northern areas should watch updates as the window draws closer.