IMPORTANT : ARCHIVED CONTENT

Cold air spreading south

[Updated 07:30 24/04/2017]

A change to colder weather will take place in the next 24 hours as Arctic air sweeps southwards. This morning a band of rain marking the border between air masses is straddled across northern England. Through the day it moves southwards, reaching London this afternoon. The north becomes colder and brighter, but wintry showers develop.  

Temperatures range from a 5C (41F) in the north to 15C (59F) on the south coast. In the north the chill will be exacerbated by a strong northwesterly wind. See the radar for the latest view.

Tonight clears periods lead to plunging temperatures and a frost in sheltered areas. Wintry showers continue to affect the north and eastern coastal counties.

Tomorrow showers become widespread and heavy. They bring a wintry mix to the south, and in the north many fall as snow. Temperatures could reach 12C (54F) but they plunge when the showers turn up.

The showery theme continues on Wednesday, and Thursday could see longer outbreaks of rain pushing southwards. Latest guidance for the Bank Holiday weekend suggests a changeable picture. After an unsettled start high pressure could bring warmer and drier weather for May Day. Buzz investigates the wintry snap.

Outdoor season

If you'd like to be listed in our summer event weather calendar please contact us.

Ensembles at a glance

The 16 day GEFS shows temperature recovering after a cold start. All parts of the UK are shown to have rain at times.