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Met Office Predicts Mostly Dry UK Weather April 21-30

Published 16 April 2026

The Met Office has forecasted a mix of dry, sunny weather and brief unsettled conditions across the UK from April 21 to 30, with potential wintry showers limited to northern and eastern coasts as well as Scottish mountains, despite online headlines predicting widespread snow blizzards.

Forecasters indicate that high pressure north of the UK will dominate early in the period, delivering plenty of dry weather and sunny spells. Central and eastern areas may experience a few scattered showers, while the east coast could feel chilly due to low cloud and onshore breezes. Further west, conditions are expected to feel quite warm, especially in sunnier spots. Temperatures will generally hover near or just above seasonal averages, with daytime highs reaching the mid to high teens in eastern England.

By the weekend around April 25, unsettled weather is likely to return, though details remain uncertain with multiple scenarios possible. One outlook includes a northerly wind ushering in cooler air and wintry showers along northern and eastern coasts, alongside some snow over Scottish mountains. Officials emphasize that if this occurs, it would be short-lived, lasting no more than a few days...

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