UK Weather: Warmer Temperatures and Sunshine to Return After Brief Cold Snap

The UK is set to experience a mix of sunshine and warmer temperatures after April 25, 2024, following a short period of colder conditions that saw temperatures drop to as low as -3°C in some parts of the country. The Met Office has stated that the cold conditions are "nothing exceptional, just a little below average for the time of year" and expects temperatures to return closer to their seasonal norms as the week progresses.

On Thursday, April 25th, the weather will be cloudier than recent days, with occasional showers more frequent over the English east coast. Temperatures are predicted to reach around 9°C in the north and 12°C in the south, with light winds. Overnight, Ireland will see cloudy conditions with outbreaks of rain in the south, while further east, showers are anticipated, but it will get drier into Friday with clear spells. Minimum temperatures are predicted to be 4-5°C for most, but Scotland and east England away from the coast may see temperatures drop to -1°C.

The brief cold spell, which brought temperatures as low as -3°C overnight in parts of northern England and Scotland, along with snowfall on higher elevations, was due to northerly winds bringing in chilly Arctic air. However, the Met Office has emphasized that these temperatures are not exceptional and are expected to return closer to the seasonal averages of around 14-15°C over the weekend and into next week.

As the week progresses, the weather is anticipated to become warmer and more unsettled, with the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms in southern areas of the UK as an area of low pressure moves across the country. Advanced weather modeling suggests that temperatures in the UK are set to increase this weekend, with the potential for a heatwave in the coming weeks.

On Saturday, April 27, temperatures could peak as high as 17°C along the south coast and 14°C in southern-central regions. Sunday, April 28, will see another temperature increase, with highs of 18°C in parts of East Anglia and Kent, and 17°C in London, Cambridgeshire, and parts of Lincolnshire. This gradual temperature increase is expected to continue into May, with the possibility of heatwave conditions on the horizon, although it remains to be seen whether temperatures will reach the heatwave threshold, which varies across the UK but is usually between 25°C and 28°C.

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Key Takeaways

• UK to see mix of sunshine and warmer temps after Apr 25, 2024
• Temperatures to drop to -3°C, but Met Office says not exceptional
• Cloudy with showers on Apr 25, temps 9-12°C, overnight lows -1°C
• Warmer, unsettled weather expected with potential for heavy rain, thunderstorms
• Temperatures could peak at 17-18°C by Apr 27-28, heatwave possible in May