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13 Apr 10
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Britain will be hit by a seven-day cold snap from the weekend, with snow, frost and gale-force winds set to arrive just as the nation thought winter was finished.
The country basked in 20C temperatures at the weekend - the hottest of the year - as big crowds enjoyed the Grand National and FA Cup semi-finals and packed beaches and tourist attractions.
But the coldest winter in 31 years has a final sting in the tail.
Forecasters warned of 2C nighttime temperatures - low enough for frost - for the rest of this week, with heavy rain at the weekend and then snow through next week in northern England and Scotland.
The country basked in 20C temperatures at the weekend - the hottest of the year - as big crowds enjoyed the Grand National and FA Cup semi-finals and packed beaches and tourist attractions.
But the coldest winter in 31 years has a final sting in the tail.
Forecasters warned of 2C nighttime temperatures - low enough for frost - for the rest of this week, with heavy rain at the weekend and then snow through next week in northern England and Scotland.
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did'nt know they could tell wot the weather is going to be that far ahead
Day 3-5
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Remaining dry with some sunny periods, although it may be rather cloudy at times. Chance of mist and fog forming overnight Friday into Saturday in England and Wales.
Updated: 0338 on Tue 13 Apr 2010
Day 6-15
UK Outlook for Sunday 18 Apr 2010 to Tuesday 27 Apr 2010:
Outbreaks of rain are expected to move southwards across the country on Sunday, though much of this should be light. Thereafter, colder weather will spread southwards with showers for many northern and eastern areas. These are expected to turn wintry with snow over hills and perhaps also to lower levels in the northeast with some accumulations over Scottish mountains. There will be overnight frost in many places, but many western and southern areas especially, should see plenty of sunshine and stay mainly dry, with temperatures by day feeling pleasant if out of the wind. Later, a trend to less cold weather can be expected with rain or showers for western and northern areas, with mainly dry weather in the east and south where it may become fairly warm.
Updated: 1214 on Tue 13 Apr 2010
should'nt be too bad unless you live in Glencoe.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Remaining dry with some sunny periods, although it may be rather cloudy at times. Chance of mist and fog forming overnight Friday into Saturday in England and Wales.
Updated: 0338 on Tue 13 Apr 2010
Day 6-15
UK Outlook for Sunday 18 Apr 2010 to Tuesday 27 Apr 2010:
Outbreaks of rain are expected to move southwards across the country on Sunday, though much of this should be light. Thereafter, colder weather will spread southwards with showers for many northern and eastern areas. These are expected to turn wintry with snow over hills and perhaps also to lower levels in the northeast with some accumulations over Scottish mountains. There will be overnight frost in many places, but many western and southern areas especially, should see plenty of sunshine and stay mainly dry, with temperatures by day feeling pleasant if out of the wind. Later, a trend to less cold weather can be expected with rain or showers for western and northern areas, with mainly dry weather in the east and south where it may become fairly warm.
Updated: 1214 on Tue 13 Apr 2010
should'nt be too bad unless you live in Glencoe.
Frosts and bitter gale-force northerly winds are also expected in the north, with extreme windchill making temperatures feel as cold as -7C.
Southern England and Wales will see single-figure daytime highs with windchill again making temperatures feel closer to freezing.
A Met Office statement said: 'Rain is expected to move southwards across the country on Sunday and Monday.
'This will be followed by showers in northern areas, turning wintry over hills, with snow perhaps falling at low level in the far north.
'The unsettled theme is set to continue for most of the week with showers for most areas, falling as snow at times on northern hills.
'It will be windy at times in the north with a risk of gales. Temperatures will be rather cold in the north, with a risk of frost, and in probably in single figures in southern areas.'
Positive Weather Solutions senior forecaster Jonathan Powell said: 'It will turn decidedly cold for northern England and Scotland from the weekend and into next week, with a chilling blast of northerly air.
'Typical daytime temperatures will be pegged right back to 3C to 5C at best. But the windchill will really bite, as the northerly winds mean it will feel like -4 to -7C, during daytime and nighttime.
Frosty conditions may well return will a vengeance and there is also the possibility of snowfall.
'With these sort of temperatures, even lower levels will not be safe from a covering.'
Met Office forecaster John Hammond added:
He said winds would change to a northerly direction, bringing lower temperatures of just above freezing.
'With clear skies and light winds, temperatures drop sharply towards dusk - so if youre wearing a T-shirt, youll have to put your coat on again.' he said.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1265638/Time-coats--forecasters-say-...
Southern England and Wales will see single-figure daytime highs with windchill again making temperatures feel closer to freezing.
A Met Office statement said: 'Rain is expected to move southwards across the country on Sunday and Monday.
'This will be followed by showers in northern areas, turning wintry over hills, with snow perhaps falling at low level in the far north.
'The unsettled theme is set to continue for most of the week with showers for most areas, falling as snow at times on northern hills.
'It will be windy at times in the north with a risk of gales. Temperatures will be rather cold in the north, with a risk of frost, and in probably in single figures in southern areas.'
Positive Weather Solutions senior forecaster Jonathan Powell said: 'It will turn decidedly cold for northern England and Scotland from the weekend and into next week, with a chilling blast of northerly air.
'Typical daytime temperatures will be pegged right back to 3C to 5C at best. But the windchill will really bite, as the northerly winds mean it will feel like -4 to -7C, during daytime and nighttime.
Frosty conditions may well return will a vengeance and there is also the possibility of snowfall.
'With these sort of temperatures, even lower levels will not be safe from a covering.'
Met Office forecaster John Hammond added:
He said winds would change to a northerly direction, bringing lower temperatures of just above freezing.
'With clear skies and light winds, temperatures drop sharply towards dusk - so if youre wearing a T-shirt, youll have to put your coat on again.' he said.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1265638/Time-coats--forecasters-say-...
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