North East weather: Met Office forecast predicts first snow of winter in updated forecast
We are now deep into November and the wintry weather is on the horizon.
The last couple of weeks have been mild in the North East compared to usual for this time of year, but weather forecasters are expecting this to change very soon.
The Met Office has included snow and additional wintry conditions in its forecast for the first time this Autumn and winter season.
When will it snow in the North East?
Unfortuntely for anyone hoping for a sprinkling in the coming days, this is unlikely.
However, looking further into the future, there is a chance to see some snowfall by the end of the month.
The Met Office’s medium to long range forecast currently runs from Friday, November 14 until Sunday, November 23 and says: “The start of this period is likely to be unsettled and mild for most, with slow-moving bands of rain which could be quite heavy and prolonged in some areas.
“With time, the more unsettled conditions should gradually clear to the south, allowing a colder and more showery northerly flow of sorts to become established. In this setup, showers may be wintry over high ground, and perhaps occasionally to low levels in the far north, with also a greater risk of overnight frost. However, the timing of this transition is rather uncertain.”
Looking further into the future, the full long-range forecast runs until Monday, December 8 and says: “Whilst the expected weather patterns during late November are very uncertain, there is a greater chance of spells of high pressure during this period, bringing more in the way of dry weather compared to the current weather pattern, which also increases the chances of overnight fog and frost.
“There will probably still be some spells of rain, showers, and stronger winds though, especially in the west. Hill snow is also a possibility, mainly in the north. Overall, near or slightly above average temperatures are most likely, though some colder spells are also possible.”
No forecast further into the future towards the Christmas period is available at the moment, with the Met Office’s long range forecast usually running a month ahead.