Snow Forecast

Low pressure sliding south-east across Britain will bring a dusting of snow above 300 metres in the Scottish Highlands on Wednesday and Thursday, with a small chance of wet flurries reaching lower levels in northern England — but for most of the UK, this is a rain-only event.

Where will snow actually settle this week?

The most reliable snow will be confined to the Highlands, where 2–5 cm could accumulate above 400 metres. South of the border, a band of wintry showers may brush the Pennines and higher ground in North Yorkshire, but ground temperatures are too mild for anything to stick at lower levels. The Glasgow weather page tracks the northern extent of the cold air.

What about the 14-day outlook and the snow forecast map?

Looking at the 10 day weather forecast UK, there are early signals of colder air arriving around the end of next week, which raises the possibility of lower-altitude snow — particularly for northern and central England. The snow forecast 14 days outlook suggests a transient wintry spell is possible, but the snow forecast map from the Met Office still shows the most reliable accumulations in Scotland. For skiers, the snow forecast alps 14 days looks more promising, with several fresh pulses of snow expected across French and Austrian resorts. The 14-day snow forecast Europe indicates that Britain remains on the southern edge of the cold air, so don’t expect anything like the depths seen in the Alps. A look at the snow forecast near Manchester shows only a slight chance of sleet on high ground, while snow forecast near London remains essentially zero for the next two weeks.