UK forecast: Freezing Icelandic weather system to hit Britain risking -5C snow blast

BBC Weather: Temperatures to reach below freezing in some parts

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The meteorological spring may have arrived today but the weather has yet to catch up as high pressure near Iceland is predicted to blast wintry conditions from the north. The latest snow probability models from WXCHARTS also show a plume of red, orange, purple and blue swirls covering northern and eastern parts of the UK from the north on Thursday, suggesting there is between 30 to 100 percent chance of snow arriving.

Brian Gaze at Weather Outlook warned of “cold Arctic air” blasting snow showers as the week progresses.

He told Express.co.uk: “The focus this week is on a transition to colder weather later on.

“High pressure will build close to Iceland and cold Arctic air will push southwards across the UK.

“The meteorological spring starts today but during the second half of this week it is looking wintry with nighttime frosts becoming widespread and the possibility of sleet or snow showers.

“They are most likely in eastern and possibly central regions.”

Temperatures could plunge as low as -5C in Scotland on Thursday, March 4, according to WXCHARTS.

Further down in England, The Lake District and Cumbria in the north west could see -2C on the same day.

In the south of England, London and Kent could average low temperatures of 1C.

Gavin Partridge, owner of GavsWeatherVids, added the imminent cold spell could increase the risk of snow arriving.

He said: “By the end of the week all places will be turning colder with hard night frost likely.

“Monday is off to a dry start across the whole country although there has been some dense mist and fog patches.

“Tomorrow there could be some showery rain in the south west by afternoon but most places will remain dry with bright or sunny spells after mist and fog patches clear away.

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Wednesday will bring cloud and showery rain to southern and central parts of England and Wales. The northern half of the country should stay dry.

“On Thursday the south east corner will have showers but the rest of the country will remain dry. Colder air will start to push back into the north with an increasing risk of wintry showers around eastern coastal areas.

“Friday could bring wintry showers to eastern England and Eastern Scotland but most places will be dry with sunny spells. Temperatures will be colder and Friday could have a hard frost.”

The BBC’s forecast for this week also predicted chilly low temperatures to sweep over from northerly winds.

The forecast between Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, March 7, said: “As light winds drag some air from the continent into England via the North Sea, there is potential for quite a bit of low cloud to develop.

“This could make Monday to Wednesday especially dull for many areas in the Midlands and Southern England.

“Elsewhere, some decent sunny spells through the afternoon are expected.

“If the cloud fails to develop as thick then it may break apart in the afternoon in England too, making for some fine days.

“Towards the weekend, high pressure is likely to begin to shift away to the west.

“This will allow for some colder air to flow in from the north for a few days, bringing temperatures below average.

“It will still be drier than normal, but some rain or hail is possible over the weekend in the north and east.”

The Met Office forecast also said “snow flurries” could be spread over from northerly direction by Friday.

The forecast for this week said: “With the high most likely centred over Scotland, this will bring a cold northerly air flow and a possibility of light sleet and snow flurries for a time into northern and eastern coasts.

“Otherwise most areas will stay fine and dry with plenty of sunny spells.

“Any spells of rain and stronger winds are most likely to occur in the north and west where front incursions are most likely, or into the south around the base of the high.”

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