Britain set for blustery bank holiday weekend

“A depression is expected to cross Scotland later on Thursday and into Friday bringing a slow-moving band of rain, sleet and snow into the area on Thursday evening”.

The warning has been updated to include large parts of the south of the country too on Friday.

And despite being just a few days away from May, it is not over yet – although it will turn less cold in time for the Bank Holiday weekend.

WEST Fifers are being warned to take extra care on the roads as the Met Office has issued a yellow alert of snow for today (Thursday) and tomorrow.

Lower levels across the Central Belt are set to experience a mix of rain, sleet and snow – with drivers urged to show caution.

Northwest England will be at risk of some significant hill snow as well.

By the morning, accumulations of five to 10cm are likely above about 100m with 15cm or more possible above 200m.

“Please be aware of the risk of hard driving conditions and disruption to transport”.

Between 1981 and 2010 the United Kingdom saw an average of 2.3 days of snow, more than the 1.7 days for an average November, according to Met Office statistics.

In fact, this time a year ago, snow was reported in Aberdeenshire.

“Monday brings brisk westerlies winds and a mixture of rain, showers and sunny spells, feeling a bit warmer out of the wind”. Parts of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire recorded deep snow as well.