Freezing temperatures are expected in parts of Wales for the next few days, with snow forecast for the next few days as well, according to the Met Office and the BBC. Weather experts (and all of us) are waiting to see if weather conditions in Earth’s atmosphere will lead to conditions like the Beast from the East seen in 2018.

From Thursday, temperatures will drop below 0°C in Wales overnight, before dropping to -4°C inland and in the highlands over the next few days. By Friday, March 3rd, temperatures in places like Aberystwyth, Carmarthen, Haverfordwest and Sunnybridge will be close to 0°C.

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In February, it became known that sudden stratospheric warming occurs high in the atmosphere, at an altitude of up to 50 km above the ground. If other conditions follow, this could mean widespread snow and cold temperatures across the UK, as they did in 2018, covering large areas of Wales in snow and leading to a rare red notice from the Met Office. But a similar event in January 2019 had little impact on the UK’s weather.

But forecasts show snow next Tuesday in places like Merthyr Tydfil and Ebbw Vale, and in the Brecon Beacons, with possible hail in Carmarthenshire and other parts of mid-Wales. The Met Office has warned that the likelihood of snow will increase in the coming week. In the most recent update, tipster Aidan McGivern said: “We’ll start to see some changes this weekend. High pressure still controls our weather, but it’s moving a little further west and, in doing so, opens the door for northerly winds to bring cooler air southward to all parts of the country. [UK] during Saturday and Sunday, so it will be cooler. Temperatures this weekend are close to highs, and by Sunday they will be well below average in almost every direction. If you add wind, the temperature gets closer to freezing.”

Looking ahead to next week, he added: “At this stage the maximum temperature starts to move away a little further, opening the door to northerly winds on Sunday. An area of ​​low pressure is developing in the northerly flow and this could be significant; what that low pressure can do is inject a little moisture.” This combination could lead to hail and snow on Monday.

He said the UK has strong jet winds, adding: “A small bend in the jet stream can create enough low pressure to increase the amount of winter rain that hits the North East. Here’s What to Keep an eye out for early next week and possible winter weather coming in from the northeast, it will still be chilly wherever you are. After that, what happens? Well, it will be a matter of seeing if the high pressure disappears completely and lets in the low pressure, or if the high pressure offers some resistance in the UK.

Long range weather forecast for the UK from Sunday 5th March to Tuesday 14th March

“Sunday is likely to be sunny in the north and east, with light showers becoming particularly wintry at times in the northern foothills and far northeast and possibly becoming more frequent in the north later on. Drier conditions with periods of sunshine are expected in the rest of the country, with the possibility of isolated showers. Light winds are expected in most cases, but moderate to cold in the east. The remainder of the period is likely to see consistent weather across the country, with some winter rain and occasional snowfall in the north and east. There is a growing possibility that the situation will become more unstable later on and the possibility of rain or snow is more likely. Overall temperatures will stay below average but will warm up gradually over the period.”

Wednesday, March 15th to Wednesday, March 29th

“Confidence is generally very low during this period, but late season winter rains are expected across the country as milder air is less likely to affect the UK. It can also lead to dry weather, especially in western regions. Rain and strong winds are likely in the south, sometimes the rain intensifies. Cooler, drier conditions are expected in the north, with occasional winter showers and a risk of heavy snowfall. Overall temperatures are likely to be below normal, but milder in the south through mid-March and possibly beyond.”

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