Met Office forecasts SNOW hitting UK this week in icy -4C plunge – as map reveals when & where flurries will hit
Met Office forecasts SNOW hitting UK this week in icy -4C plunge – as map reveals when & where flurries will hit
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THE Met Office has warned that snow could hit parts of the UK this week with an icy -4C plunge on the cards. While Storms Eowyn and Herminia have battered the country in recent days, it looks like Brits will have to brace themselves for more wintry conditions.
![[Aerial view of a snow-covered road winding through the Peak District.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/lone-road-cuts-peak-district-963481298.jpg)
Those in Northern Ireland and Northern Scotland could even see snowfall and "wintry showers" tonight, said the Met Office. The forecaster said: "Showers on Wednesday night will lead to a risk of icy patches. "Showers will be wintry over high ground across Northern Ireland, and to lower levels across northern Scotland with a slight covering of snow possible in places, mainly above 200 metres.".
![[Jogger running on a frosty path.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-jogger-amongst-hard-frost-963027089.jpg)
It comes as the forecaster has issued a yellow warning for ice in northern Scotland, the Highlands and Northern Ireland from 10pm tonight until 10am on Thursday. It's looking to be a chilly night this evening with frost forming in many rural parts across the north.
![[MET Office weather forecast map showing tonight's temperatures across the UK.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/met-office-weather-forecast-tonight-967600314.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Temperatures could also fall to a bone-chilling -4C tonight in regions affected by the warnings, warned the Met Office. Parts of Cumbria and the North East could also see the mercury fall under 0C. The yellow alert coming into effect cautions that icy patches could cause travel disruptions on Thursday morning.
![[Map of the UK highlighting areas with a yellow ice warning.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image_00f463.png?strip=all&w=960)
If setting out on foot, the forecaster recommends using pavements along main roads as they're likely to be less slippery. The warning covers the Highlands, Moray, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen, the Western Isles, and parts of Argyll and Bute. Meanwhile, those travelling anywhere should give themselves extra time due to icy conditions.
![[Snow plow clearing a snow-covered road.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/snow-plough-clears-snow-following-962816450.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
