Temperatures in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, peaked at nearly 16C on Wednesday and are expected to rise again, but a change in the weather system will bring a drastic drop in temperatures. A band of low pressure is forecast to sweep across the country, causing temperatures to plummet by at least 13C. Many areas, especially in Southeast England, enjoyed 21C sunshine over the weekend, making it feel like spring had arrived. However, the upcoming weather change will see temperatures drop to as low as 2C in Lancashire, Cumbria, and central Scotland, with strong winds making it feel even colder.
Despite temperatures reaching 20C in Britain, some areas are still experiencing downpours. The UK will see temperatures struggling to reach double figures all week due to a northerly flow of cool air from the Arctic. A cold front moving through mid-weekend will introduce fresher air from the North Atlantic, causing temperatures to drop further. Ground frost is expected, with a risk of frost and potential snow on high ground in Scotland. Overall, wintry showers are less likely, but the change in air mass will result in colder and blustery conditions. The best weather will be found in the East and Southeast of England, with temperatures possibly exceeding 20C in some areas.
The sudden weather shift towards colder temperatures will bring high winds and gales to exposed parts of the UK. Northern areas will experience temperatures in the single digits, with a noticeable coolness in the air. Frost is predicted for inland northern Scotland and grass frost in other regions, causing concern for gardeners. A cold northerly flow from the Arctic will make Monday windy, but the wind is expected to ease up by Tuesday. Overall, the drop in temperatures and the introduction of cold air will make it feel significantly cooler across the country.
Meteorologists warn of the significant temperature drop from highs of nearly 16C to as low as 2C in some regions due to the changing weather system. Manchester is expected to drop to 8C by Monday, feeling even colder at 4C. Similar temperature changes are expected in other areas, with a noticeable difference in how cold it feels due to strong gusts of wind. The warm spring weather experienced in some parts of the UK will be replaced by colder conditions, with temperatures in various regions falling below double figures. Despite the recent heatwave, the upcoming days will see a return to more typical spring weather with cooler temperatures.
The change in weather conditions will see the UK go from enjoying warm temperatures akin to spring to experiencing colder and damp weather. While the East and Southeast of England will still see temperatures reach potentially 20C, the rest of the country will experience significant cooling. The arrival of cooler air from the North Atlantic and the Arctic will affect various regions, with high winds and gales in certain areas. The forecasted drop in temperatures will necessitate a return to coats and scarves, as the early taste of spring gives way to a more typical April weather pattern across the UK.
