Met Office issues April snow forecast as 3 areas face 'wintry' showers – list

Met Office issues April snow forecast as 3 areas face 'wintry' showers – listMet Office weather forecasters say snow is on the cards towards the end of April despite warm temperatures and sunshine also featuring in the latest predictionsCommentsNewsEthan Blackshaw Deputy Publishing Lead21:57, 16 Apr 2026Updated 22:00, 16 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe Met Office says snow could impact some parts of the UK later this month (stock)(Image: PA)The Met Office says some parts of the UK could see snow in just a few days' time.‌Met Office weather forecasters have issued their latest predictions for the end of April, and suggest some areas may face "wintry showers" despite there being sunshine to begin with.‌The national weather agency's forecast for April 21 to April 30 says "high pressure" to the north of the country should bring dry conditions and sun at the start of the period - although central and eastern areas could see "a few scattered showers". Chilly conditions can be expected on the east coast.‌The forecast states that areas further west should feel "quite warm". However, "unsettled weather is signalled to return" by around April 25 - and the Met Office says a number of weather scenarios could then unfold.View 2 ImagesThe BBC forecast also says 'wintry showers' are possible (stock)(Image: PA)READ MORE: UK weather maps show 23C heat surge as 28 counties face scorcher – see full listREAD MORE: UK weather maps show April snow forecast for days across 15 areas - see full listOne of those scenarios is potentially "wintry showers" on northern and eastern coasts. Snow is also possible over the Scottish mountains, the Met Office says. This will last no more than "a few days" if it does happen.‌Areas in UK facing snow in AprilNorthern coastsEastern coastsScottish mountainsBBC Weather also suggests "wintry showers" are on the cards later this month. The BBC forecast for A...