The Met Office has given their opinion on whether a large amount of snow expected for the UK later this month will actually arrive or not.
Predicts that on March 21, we will experience a significant snowfall, accompanied by freezing temperatures, rain and strong winds as well as an abundance of snow.
Anticipates that temperatures in the south west of England may become particularly cold, with lows of -10°C expected in certain areas.
It's highly uncommon for snow to fall so far south during that time of year – but for those hoping for a snow prediction, we would not encourage you to raise your expectations.
The Met Office clarifies that it can only accurately predict snow a few days in advance – and currently they do not see any indications of snowfall in their long-range forecast.
The Met Office's long-range forecast for March 13 to March 22 states: 'Towards the middle of next week, conditions are expected to once again become unstable in western areas with episodes of rain and perhaps some strong winds, particularly in the north west.
‘Elsewhere, mostly dry initially with some sunshine.
‘By the end of next week, conditions are likely to become more generally unsettled with rain and showers in all areas at times, although the most rainy weather will probably be in the south and west, with some drier and brighter periods still likely in the north and east.
Showers could be intense at times in the south, with a chance of thunderstorms here.
‘Temperatures will be close to or slightly above normal, although there’s a risk of some colder periods, with overnight frosts, across northern and eastern areas.'
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