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Scotland and Northern England Face Early Cold Snap as Models Flag Highland Snow

The Met Office expects a colder northerly flow, with brief high‑ground snow and uncertainty over a midweek low.

Overview

  • WXCharts projections indicate sub‑zero night temperatures in early November across about 19 counties, mainly in Scotland and northern England, with some locations near −1C.
  • Model maps also show localized heavy snowfall over northern high ground, including the Cairngorms and parts of Ross and Cromarty, with brief bursts up to 2–3 cm per hour.
  • A low‑pressure system moving in midweek is forecast to bring heavy rain and stronger winds, and the Met Office says severe weather warnings are possible as the track firms up.
  • Weather Alerts Ireland has flagged a potential storm Wednesday into Thursday with gusts near 60 mph in Ireland and 40–50 mph brushing parts of Scotland, based on current guidance.
  • Met Office updates point to a cooler turn by Friday as arctic maritime air arrives, with temperatures in Scotland dropping from 11–13C to around 6–7C and wintry showers confined to higher ground.