The UK is set to experience a diverse range of weather conditions as winter makes a persistent appearance before spring fully arrives. The latest forecasts from the Met Office indicate that more snow is expected, particularly in the Scottish Highlands, with wintry showers continuing into the weekend. Snow accumulation is anticipated in the mountainous regions on Friday and into Saturday, with the rest of the UK experiencing mixed weather, including showers and sunny spells.

In the Scottish Highlands, significant snowfall is forecasted for Friday evening and another round from Saturday evening into Sunday, with some areas seeing over 4mm of snow per hour. Meteorologist Alex Deakin has noted the variability in weather across the country, with potential for big showers and thunder in some regions. Temperatures in the north are expected to drop, potentially reaching freezing levels in rural areas, while the south enjoys milder conditions. London, for instance, is set to see temperatures of up to 15 degrees Celsius on Sunday afternoon.

As March draws to a close, weather maps suggest that several parts of the UK, including Scotland and northwest England, could face snow, with the western highlands preparing for heavy snowfall of 2-3cm per hour and temperatures as low as -5 degrees Celsius. Rainfall is expected to spread across England, bringing showers and rising temperatures, although London could see highs of 14 degrees Celsius and Cardiff 12 degrees Celsius.

Meteorologists are also not dismissing the possibility of the “Beast from the East” returning, with potential snowfall anticipated west of London and as far south as Southampton by the end of the month. Northern Scotland could experience significant snowfall, with places like Wick seeing up to three centimetres of snow per hour. This diverse weather pattern highlights the unpredictable transition from winter to spring in the UK.