Easter SNOW: Met Office issues UK weather alert for huge SNOW STORM on Bank Holiday Monday

BRITAIN is back on Easter freeze alert with a violent storm set to unleash a near nationwide snow deluge this weekend.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/weather/938972/Easter-weather-Snow-forecast-2018-Met-Office-UK-snow-storm-weather-warning 

Easter weekend

Rain at times
Some snow on the hills
Generally cool
Some sunshine

Beginning of April

Unsettled
Wet and windy at times
Drier interludes
Typical spring

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/43592169

Easter SNOW: Met Office issues UK weather alert for huge SNOW STORM on Bank Holiday Monday

BRITAIN is back on Easter freeze alert with a violent storm set to unleash a near nationwide snow deluge this weekend.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/weather/938972/Easter-weather-Snow-forecast-2018-Met-Office-UK-snow-storm-weather-warning

 

I read that in your earlier post this morning with the link to Daily Express! Thanks.

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Met office

UK Outlook for Wednesday 4 Apr 2018 to Friday 13 Apr 2018:

The latter half of next week may be largely dry and bright in the far north, but it will be cold with some snow showers at times. Elsewhere across the UK it will be unsettled with outbreaks of rain and hill snow for some, and it will be windy at times with a risk of gales. There will be some frost overnight, especially in the north, but temperatures may be closer to average in the south. The following week will probably begin fairly unsettled, with very strong winds and heavy rainfall possible for many. As we head towards mid-April, there is an increased chance of drier and more settled conditions, with a risk of frost and fog in places overnight, but warmer days at times.

UK Outlook for Friday 13 Apr 2018 to Friday 27 Apr 2018:

The start of this period should see more generally settled conditions develop across the UK, with southern parts seeing the best of the dry and sunny weather in the lead up to mid-April. There is a lot of uncertainty in the forecast detail going into the latter half of April, but there will probably be a mixture of changeable or showery spells interspersed with drier and more settled periods. Temperatures overall are likely to remain below average although an increasing number of warmer days can still be expected. There are likely to be overnight frosts in the more settled spells and these should become restricted to the north of the UK as we head into late April.

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

John Hammond has updated his blog for April

On the Horizon – April – Bound to be better than March… isn’t it?!

https://weathertrending.com/2018/03/30/on-horizon-april-bound-better-than-march/ 

Into next weekend

Wet
Some snow on northern hills
Generally cool

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/43599429 

Met office

UK Outlook for Thursday 5 Apr 2018 to Saturday 14 Apr 2018:

The latter half of next week may be largely dry and bright in the far north, but it will be cold with some wintry showers at times. Elsewhere across the UK it will be unsettled with outbreaks of rain and hill snow for some, and it will be windy at times with a risk of gales. There will be some frost overnight in the north, but temperatures may be closer to average in the south. The following week will probably begin fairly unsettled, with strong winds and heavy rainfall possible for many. As we head towards mid-April, there is an increased chance of drier and more settled conditions, with a risk of fog in places overnight and frost in the north, but warmer days at times.

UK Outlook for Sunday 15 Apr 2018 to Sunday 29 Apr 2018:

The start of this period will probably see generally more settled conditions across the UK, with southern parts seeing the best of the dry and sunny weather, although there will be a risk of fog and possible frost overnight, mainly in the north. There is a lot of uncertainty in the forecast detail going into the latter half of April, but there will probably be a mixture of changeable or showery spells interspersed with drier and more settled periods. Temperatures overall are likely to remain below average although an increasing number of warmer days can still be expected. There are likely to be overnight frosts in the more settled spells and these should become restricted to the north of the UK as we head into late April.

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Re the snow (marginal rain/sleet for most) yesterday in Devon:

https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/met-office-radar-shows-snow-1401907 

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Into next weekend

Often wet
Some snow on northern hills
Generally cool

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/43608017 

Met office

UK Outlook for Friday 6 Apr 2018 to Sunday 15 Apr 2018:

There is low confidence in the forecast through the period. There are signals that it will probably be largely dry for southeastern areas, but outbreaks of rain are more likely to spread north and east across many other areas, along with strong winds. Snow could also feature over northern hills. After the weekend signals remain mixed, but the most likely scenario is that it will be changeable with showers or longer spells of rain; keeping a risk of some hill snow in the north. Temperatures probably near average; rather warm at times in central and southeastern areas, but colder generally in the north with night frosts at times. It is most likely that it will be drier and more settled towards mid-April.

UK Outlook for Monday 16 Apr 2018 to Monday 30 Apr 2018:

There is very low confidence from mid-April onwards. Generally drier, more settled conditions could be dominant at first, then most likely a mixture of changeable or showery spells interspersed with drier periods. While temperatures are more likely to remain below average an increased number of warm days are likely, especially in any settled periods. Night frosts are likely to become more restricted to northern areas by the end of the period.

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Week ahead forecast on BBC One

Milder
Rain or showers
Good sunny spells
Drier Thursday

BBC weather forecast: Three shock ALERTS issued with snow to SUBMERGE UK on Easter Monday

THE Met Office has issued three weather warnings for severe snowfall on Easter Monday, with up to 10cm of snowfall set to pummel Britain on the bank holiday which threatens to cause havoc on the country's roads. Britain is facing three shock weather warnings for snowfall tomorrow, with significant rainfall set to turn into heavy snow as temperatures plunge below freezing.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/weather/940023/BBC-weather-forecast-Easter-Monday-snow-warnings-UK

BBC weather forecast: Three shock ALERTS issued with snow to SUBMERGE UK on Easter Monday

THE Met Office has issued three weather warnings for severe snowfall on Easter Monday, with up to 10cm of snowfall set to pummel Britain on the bank holiday which threatens to cause havoc on the country's roads. Britain is facing three shock weather warnings for snowfall tomorrow, with significant rainfall set to turn into heavy snow as temperatures plunge below freezing.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/weather/940023/BBC-weather-forecast-Easter-Monday-snow-warnings-UK

I'm not sure how these hyperbole-riddled Express articles are actually of any value to a well established weather forum such as TWO where most of us are well seasoned (no pun intended) weather enthusiasts, as I just skim right past these posts. But I guess this is the media thread and I'm sure you're seeing something in them that I'm not.

But on the other hand, thanks for showing the Met Office medium range updates, so I'll forgive you.

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Travel delays expected as UK braced for more snow

Yellow warnings for snow are in place for bank holiday Monday, bringing a risk of road closures and power failures.

https://news.sky.com/story/travel-delays-expected-as-uk-braced-for-more-snow-11312505

Met office

UK Outlook for Saturday 7 Apr 2018 to Monday 16 Apr 2018:

Whilst there is low confidence in the forecast through the period, the most likely scenario is for largely dry and warm conditions in the southeast and showers or longer spells of rain in the north and west through the weekend. There may be a tendency for this scenario to reverse early into next week with a bias for more settled conditions further north. It is likely that there will be marked variations in temperature across the UK, ranging from rather warm in central and southeastern areas to rather cold in the north with night frosts more likely. Next week the confidence becomes very low but a mild changeable pattern with showers or longer spells of rain seems most likely. After this a more blocked, settled regime may become more prevalent.

UK Outlook for Tuesday 17 Apr 2018 to Tuesday 1 May 2018:

There is very low confidence in the extended outlook, but a blocked or slowly progressive weather pattern looks most likely to be established by the start of the period with generally dry and settled conditions dominant across the UK. Mid-April could bring a return of more changeable, showery weather interspersed with drier periods. While signals suggest temperatures could be below average, we are likely to see frosts more confine to northern areas and an increasing number of warmer days during any settled spells.

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast 

Met office

UK Outlook for Saturday 7 Apr 2018 to Monday 16 Apr 2018:

Whilst there is low confidence in the forecast through the period, the most likely scenario is for largely dry and warm conditions in the southeast and showers or longer spells of rain in the north and west through the weekend. There may be a tendency for this scenario to reverse early into next week with a bias for more settled conditions further north. It is likely that there will be marked variations in temperature across the UK, ranging from rather warm in central and southeastern areas to rather cold in the north with night frosts more likely. Next week the confidence becomes very low but a mild changeable pattern with showers or longer spells of rain seems most likely. After this a more blocked, settled regime may become more prevalent.

UK Outlook for Tuesday 17 Apr 2018 to Tuesday 1 May 2018:

There is very low confidence in the extended outlook, but a blocked or slowly progressive weather pattern looks most likely to be established by the start of the period with generally dry and settled conditions dominant across the UK. Mid-April could bring a return of more changeable, showery weather interspersed with drier periods. While signals suggest temperatures could be below average, we are likely to see frosts more confine to northern areas and an increasing number of warmer days during any settled spells.

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast

We as tax-payers pay for this drivel. What an absolute load of cobblers. So basically they are saying, it will be below average, average or above average, with some dry and some wet spells with it getting possibly warmer as spring progresses.

Why do they bother?? 

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Early next week

Mildest in south UK
Cooler further north
Sun and showers

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/43622574 

Aye

to put it simple it’s is most likely that the weather 

May be the most likely scenario.. There may be a tendency

It is likely pattern looks most likely temperatures could be , we are likely

 

">https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast

We as tax-payers pay for this drivel. What an absolute load of cobblers. So basically they are saying, it will be below average, average or above average, with some dry and some wet spells with it getting possibly warmer as spring progresses.

Why do they bother?? 

I was just looking across the Atlantic along eastern SEABOARD of the USA - NYC hasn't done too well for spring warmth either:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/04/02/new-york-city-pasted-by-heaviest-april-snow-since-1982/?utm_term=.63b2e0af8e3f

 

Surely some New Yorker's must be getting really fed up with the snow and cold by now surely!??

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Met office

UK Outlook for Sunday 8 Apr 2018 to Tuesday 17 Apr 2018:

Many northern areas will be dry and bright on Sunday and Monday although rain and hill snow could affect the far north for a time. Conversely, more southern parts are expected to remain changeable with showers or longer spells of rain, but with warmer temperatures than of late. This north/south split is likely to continue through the remainder of the period, with many northern areas having largely dry and bright weather with some sunshine. Rain or showers are most likely across southern parts, but with some drier and brighter spells here too. It will be breezy at times with below average temperatures expected across parts of the north with the risk of some overnight frost, but with rather warm temperatures possible in the south.

UK Outlook for Tuesday 17 Apr 2018 to Tuesday 1 May 2018:

There is very low confidence in the extended outlook, but a slower moving weather pattern looks most likely to be established by the start of the period with generally dry and settled conditions dominant across the UK. Mid-April could bring a return of more changeable, showery weather interspersed with drier periods. While signals suggest temperatures could be below average, we are likely to see frosts more confine to northern areas and an increasing number of warmer days during any settled spells.

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast