Winter bites as snow set for weekend

SNOW IS likely to fall in parts of Yorkshire this weekend with temperatures plummeting to below freezing across the UK.

A low pressure weather system developing in the Atlantic is set to clash with cold air across the UK, which could see rainfall turning to snow in some parts.

The Met Office said there was still uncertainty about how far the snow could extend into southern parts of England but between 10cm (0.3ft) and 20cm (0.7ft) of snow is predicted across the Scottish Highlands and northern England.

A forecaster from the Met Office said: “Across central and eastern parts it will be colder than average, looking at highs between four and six degrees by day.

“At night time, we’ll see temperatures hitting freezing tonight and then see temperatures drop below freezing tomorrow.”

Central England and Wales could see nighttime temperatures plummet to minus 7C (19.4F), forecasters said.

High winds are also expected to sweep across the country, reaching between 40mph and 45mph. Forecasters said the winds will ease for a time on Friday but pick up again over the weekend due to the low pressure system.

Forecasters said the North East of England was likely to see adverse weather conditions due to the boundary of warm and cold air.

It is anticipated the Met Office will today issue initial warnings of rain, sleet and snow for affected areas.

“We’ll see things turn a bit colder as we go through to the end of the week, Friday will be a cold day,” the Met Office said.

Early forecasts predict snow for parts of Yorkshire on Saturday but Sunday should be brighter. Looking ahead to the festive period, forecasters said the weather had the potential to be unsettled.