SUMMER is far behind us and weather forecasters says snow is set to hit parts of the UK later this week.

It’s also time to get our winter coats out as it’s predicted to feel noticeably colder from tomorrow onwards.

The Met Office has warned of “wintry showers” in northern parts of the UK with wind and rain set the batter other parts of the nation.

According to the Met Office, temperatures will begin to fall to below average for most areas across the UK “increasing the likelihood of snow and wintry conditions over higher ground restricted to northern areas.”

The Met Office has predicted that parts of the UK will see snow from Thursday (21 October).

However, is snow on the cards for Lancashire?

Here’s the weather forecast for the region, specifically Blackburn with Darwen – including the exact day temperatures are set to plummet:

Tuesday 19 October

Today’s weather is set to be relatively mild for the time of year, with highs of 18 °C – which is five degrees higher than average.

However, don’t get out your sunglasses just yet as the weather is set to be grey and rainy.

Rain is predicted all day until the early hours of the morning and it’s also set to be breezy.

Wednesday 20 October

It will be dry and clear first thing, but turning cloudy as showers, heavy at times, move north through the day.

Some clearer spells will reappear yesterday with temperatures set to drop to a chilly 12 °C.

Thursday 21 October

While snow isn’t currently in the forecast for Lancashire – it is expected to feel significantly colder.

Temperatures will drop to single figures across many parts of Lancashire only reaching highs of 9°C in Blackburn with Darwen.

The weather is also set to be unsettled with scattered showers and heavy rain throughout the day.

Friday 22 October

It’s marginally warmer in Lancashire on Friday with temperatures reaching 11°C. However, it’s set to be cloudy all day with the wind picking up slightly in the morning.

Expect showers in the afternoon.

Saturday 23 October

It’s set to be a cloudy day on Saturday with temperatures reaching 12°C. Showers are predicted from 7pm onwards and you can expect 17mph gusts in the evening.

Sunday 24 October

Sunday’s set to be sunnier than previous days, with sunny spells expected between 10am and 4pm.

However, sunshine will be coupled with showers which aren’t expected to clear until around 7pm.

You can expect highs of 13°C.

Monday 25 October

Monday is set to be turbulent with rain expected all day and turning heavier from 10am onwards.

Thunderstorms are also on the cards at around 7pm, but the evening is set to be clear.

You can expect highs of 12°C.

 

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