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Wintry weather is set to make a comeback across the UK as Arctic air sends temperatures into the single digits with blustery winds and snow for some. According to BBC News, warnings for snow are in place across central and north-west Scotland where 2 to 5cm of snow is expected fairly widely, even at lower levels, with potential accumulations of around 10cm in places above about 350 metres.

Wintry scenes are also possible over the hills of Northern Ireland, the English Lakes, and the Pennines. Through the day there will be a mix of sunny spells with blustery showers, which may include hail and thunder. The turbulent atmosphere means there could well be some fabulous clouds, along with the odd rainbow.

It is likely to start frosty for northern areas, and temperatures across the day will struggle to reach double figures except in south-eastern areas. Although not quite as windy as it was on Thursday, the blustery wind will accentuate the chilly feel, and the winds will be particularly squally around the showers. The Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice across central and northwest Scotland is in place until 09:00 GMT.

The cold is set to last into the weekend with a couple of nights of frost across Scotland and Northern Ireland expected. By day, temperatures will be a little below average. Saturday looks set to start on a frosty note but with plenty of sunshine. Showers will develop, becoming more numerous by the afternoon but not catching everywhere. With less wind in the forecast, it will feel pleasant in the sunshine.

Sunday’s showers look more numerous with generally more cloud and wind, resulting in less frost. By Sunday night, there is a renewed chance of these showers turning wintry in the north. The colder air hangs about until early next week, at which point the weather will then gradually turn a little milder with temperatures recovering to a little above the mid-March average.