UK temperatures drop into single digits after warm weekend
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Updated · BBC.com · May 9
UK temperatures drop into single digits after warm weekend
7 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 9
Southern and central England could reach 19-21C on Saturday before most areas fall to 9-14C next week, with frost risk in northern Britain and possible snow in Shetland and Scottish mountains.
Dry, sunny weather is forecast for many this weekend, though rain may affect south-east Scotland, northern England, northern Scotland, Wales and south-west England before colder northerly winds strengthen.
The shift follows last week's unusually cold spell, when Tomintoul in Moray recorded -6.8C, the UK's lowest May temperature since 1997, highlighting spring's sharp swings between warmth and Arctic chill.
Why is the UK facing potential May snow just days after experiencing summer-like warmth and sunshine?
As late frosts threaten crops, how must UK farming and gardening adapt to survive these unpredictable springs?
Is this extreme weather 'whiplash' the new normal for British seasons, and what does it mean for our future?