A MET Office forecaster predicts temperatures in parts of UK could plummet to as low as -3C within days.

Brits could be plunged into sub-zero temperatures as early as next week just days after scorching sun hit the UK on Easter weekend.

Temperatures could fall to 4C in London next week, as Scotland and parts of Belfast will be facing freezing conditions.

Meteorologist Tom Morgan told the Express how "some rural spots" could even see lows of -3C in overnight frosts during the first part of the week.

Meanwhile the latest WXCharts map shows snow could fall before the end of the month, thanks to Arctic winds.

The radar shows the first band of snow sweeping across the north of Scotland late on Friday April 29.

May then begins with widespread snow across the United Kingdom, with flakes forecast to fall in the south of England and Wales.

Read our UK weather blog below for the latest forecasts and updates

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    Cooler and breezier conditions at the end of this week

    Marco Petagna, a Met Office forecaster, said the end of the week would bring a “cooler, cloudier and breezier picture”.

    He added: “There will be a trend towards the end of the week for things to turn a bit colder.

    “We get more of an easterly wind developing and more in the way of cloud from the east.”

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    Bookies say summer 2022 could be the hottest ever

    This year could see the hottest summer on record, according to the latest bookmaker odds.

    Ladbrokes now make it just a 2/1 shot for summer 2022 to go down as the hottest EVER.

    Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “It’s looking increasingly likely that this year will play host to a record-breaking hot summer, with Brits soon set to bask in scorching temperatures.”

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    What is the definition for a UK heatwave?

    A UK heatwave gets its classification when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days with daily maximum temperatures meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature threshold. The threshold varies by UK county. 

    The Met Office heatwave threshold has been updated ahead of summer 2022.

    The initial heatwave thresholds were calculated based on the 1981-2010 climatology of daily maximum temperature at the mid-point of the meteorological summer (15 July).

    The revised thresholds will use the 1991-2020 averaging period introduced in January 2022. The geographical differences reflect the differences in climate across the UK.

    The central map below, shows the initial heatwave thresholds for the UK, with the right hand map showing the updated thresholds for 2022. As a demonstration of our changing climate, we have also included the left hand map that shows what the thresholds would have been using the 1961-1990 climatology.

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    Cold start for Greater Manchester on Thursday

    After a cold start, it will be another warm day with plenty of sunny spells.

    Easterly winds will strengthen in the afternoon, but still feeling warm.

    The maximum temperature is expected to reach 16C.

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    Temperatures could reach 17C in London tomorrow

    A bright start with sunny intervals and patchy cloud in the capital on Thursday morning.

    Cloud perhaps building through the morning, but turning brighter again in the afternoon, with long sunny spells.

    It will remain dry, with maximum temperatures expected to reach 17C.

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    Short weather summary for Thursday

    There will be sunny spells for most on Thursday.

    It will feel warm in the south and west, but North Sea coasts will feel cooler as an easterly breeze picks up.

    Rather murky along some northeastern coasts.

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    ‘Risk of frost overnight’ tonight, warns expert

    British Weather Services meteorologist Jim Dale agreed that next week will be a chilly one, and claimed that some Brits may even be in for a late smattering of the white stuff.

    He said: “It is going to feel cooler and there will be the risk of frosts overnight.

    “Scotland may see wintry showers over high ground. It is going to feel like you need to put a jumper back on.”

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    Weather outlook for Friday to Sunday

    Cloudy on Friday and Saturday, and breezy too with some showers in places, but many places dry.

    Some rain or drizzle over eastern hills and coasts and winds will ease on Sunday.

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    Bookies say summer 2022 could be the hottest ever

    This year could see the hottest summer on record, according to the latest bookmaker odds.

    Ladbrokes now make it just a 2/1 shot for summer 2022 to go down as the hottest EVER.

    Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “It’s looking increasingly likely that this year will play host to a record-breaking hot summer, with Brits soon set to bask in scorching temperatures.”

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    Warning to gardeners

    The cold weather also prompted him to issue a warning to green-fingered Brits, adding: “It’s not great news for gardeners.

    “They may have spent the weekend planting beneath the sun but we could see patchy frosts by Wednesday which could undo all of their hard work.

    “Some rural spots could drop to -3C through the first part of the week.”

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    Record £10bn made after Easter tourism for shops & pubs

    It was the biggest Easter staycation rush since VisitBritain records began 15 years ago in 2007. This comes after the heatwave we’ve had this weekend – with highs of 23C in some places around the country.

    Up to 11 million Brits went on overnight stays and up to 29m on daytrips over the weekend, spending up to £4bn on accommodation, attractions and transport, spending trends show.

    VisitBritain said: “The number of Brits who definitely planned overnight UK holidays for Easter is on a par with the highest figures since our survey began.”

    VisitBritain deputy chief executive Patricia Yates said: “Easter has provided businesses with much-needed cash-flow.”

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    A fine evening with late sunshine for most

    The Met Office tweeted: "Most of the country will have a fine evening with spells of late sunshine and then clearing skies

    "Low cloud, mist and fog persisting along many eastern coasts of Scotland and some coasts in northeast England."

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    Shock flurries of snow could fall in early May

    Advanced weather modelling maps show that the UK could be in for some shock flurries of snow at the start of next month.

    The first band of snow will sweep in across the north of Scotland late on Friday April 29, before moving down the north-east coast of England on Saturday, April 30.

    May then begins with widespread snow across the United Kingdom, with flakes falling in the south of England and Wales on Sunday and Monday, May 1-2.

    Snow will hit Scotland in the early hours of May 1, starting in Inverness, Aberdeen and Edinburgh before slowly moving southward throughout the day.

    Newcastle, Manchester and Birmingham could follow with millions of Brits in northern and central England set to see some of the white stuff.

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    Five deadly mistakes you’re making every spring

    SPRING has sprung and with it comes gorgeous rays of sunshine.

    That usually means more time outdoors and extra sun exposure which can be harmful to your skin.

    Dr Ross Perry of skin clinics chain Cosmedics said the problem with heat waves in the spring, is that most people don’t prepare their skin like they do in the summer.

    He told The Sun: “The sun in April is as strong as it is in August, so you must treat it as such. 

    “People can often be fooled by the cooler breeze but the UV rays are just as strong and just as likely to cause sunburn and sun damage.”

    The sun’s rays are more often than not the direct cause of skin cancer, which generally fall under non-melanoma and melanoma. 

    Here, Dr Ross warns of the mistakes you could be making when enjoying spring heatwaves:

    1.  Not wearing suncream
    2. Failing to protect burnt skin
    3. Not drinking enough water
    4. Not taking moles seriously 
    5. Seeking vitamin D

    Read more here.

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    Temperatures could drop to -3C in some rural areas next week

    A meteorologist has warned parts of Britain could face sub-zero conditions next week – just days after a scorching Easter weekend.

    Met Office forecaster Tom Morgan told the Express that "some rural spots" could even see lows of -3C in overnight frosts during the first part of the week.

    The cold weather also prompted him to issue a warning to green-fingered Brits, adding: "It's not great news for gardeners.

    "They may have spent the weekend planting beneath the sun but we could see patchy frosts by Wednesday which could undo all of their hard work.

    "Some rural spots could drop to -3C through the first part of the week."

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    Fancy a dip in the sea? It's going to be cold

    Fancy a dip in the sea while the sun's out? Then be prepared for a bit of a shock, as it will be feeling rather chilly around coastal areas

    The Met Office tweeted: "Have you been tempted by a dip in the #sea yet?

    "Despite air #temperatures reaching the high teens Celsius in many areas, the surrounding sea is still #cold in April and this often keeps it much chillier in coastal areas."

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    Friday to Sunday outlook

    Cloudy on Friday and Saturday, and breezy too with some showers in places, but many places dry.

    Some rain or drizzle over eastern hills and coasts and winds will ease on Sunday.

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    London could be close to freezing tonight

    There will be sunny spells continuing into the evening until dusk.

    It will be breezy with clear spells overnight, becoming rather cool.

    Cloud will develop from the south during the early hours with minimum temperatures of 2 °C.

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    Pleasant day today

    As for today, the picture looks rather pleasant.

    In the Met Office's latest video forecast meteorologist Clare Nasir said: "It's a fine day, a relatively warm day with some sunshine.

    "However, throughout the afternoon cloud will be across the western side of the country, and we could see some isolated showers but they could turn heavy in places.

    "Elsewhere it's dry, it's fine. Highest temperatures [will be] towards the West, sheltered from this easterly wind which will pick up a little strength across East Anglia."

    The Met Office say that South Wales and southern-central England will see the best of the weather with 19C forecast for this afternoon.

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    'Risks of frost overnight'

    British Weather Services meteorologist Jim Dale agreed that next week will be a chilly one, and claimed that some Brits may even be in for a late smattering of the white stuff.

    He said: "It is going to feel cooler and there will be the risk of frosts overnight.

    "Scotland may see wintry showers over high ground. It is going to feel like you need to put a jumper back on."

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    Warning to gardeners

    The cold weather also prompted him to issue a warning to green-fingered Brits, adding: "It's not great news for gardeners.

    "They may have spent the weekend planting beneath the sun but we could see patchy frosts by Wednesday which could undo all of their hard work.

    "Some rural spots could drop to -3C through the first part of the week."

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    Mercury will plunge to -3C

    PARTS of the UK could plunge to sub-zero temperatures as early as next week just days after Brits were blessed with the hottest day of the year so far.

    A Met Office forecaster has warned temperatures could plummet to as low as -3C from Monday following the balmy weather of Good Friday.

    Londoners can expects temperatures to drop to as low as 4C, while those in Scotland, parts of Belfast and across parts of northern England may see experience freezing conditions.

    Met Office forecaster Tom Morgan told the Express that "some rural spots" could even see lows of -3C in overnight frosts during the first part of the week.

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    Scorcher today

    BRITS look set for a mid-week scorcher as parts of the UK could see highs of 19C today thanks to a high pressure system.

    The Met Office has said London could have "maximum temperatures of 20C", making it hotter than Barcelona which will see temperatures of 17C.

    Following a weekend of blistering heat and the hottest day for the UK so far this year, things are looking up for the weather.

    BBC weather forecaster Matt Taylor said: "For those of you who have extended your Easter break into this week there is some good weather news in that there will be a lot of dry weather around.

    "Admittedly there will be some showers, more especially in the next 24 hours and as the week goes on an increasing breeze will turn eastern areas that bit cooler."

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    Highs of 20C expected in London

    A bright start with some patchy cloud for Londoners today.

    As the day moves on it will become increasingly warm as cloud clears, bringing long sunny spells.

    A gentle easterly breeze throughout with maximum temperatures of  20 °C.

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    UK weather outlook for Wednesday and Thursday

    It will be sunnier and drier on Wednesday with some rain in the west later on. Light winds for most with some stronger winds in coastal areas in Northern Ireland.

    Thursday will be mostly dry with sunny spells but there may be some isolated showers, especially in Wales and Scotland. Light winds.

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