While sub-zero temperatures are no stranger to January, we have to be honest here – the heating bill has been off the charts during the past week. As Glasgow has managed to evade the worst of the weather warnings, looks like we’re in the clear for any extreme weather. However, the cold snap in Scotland is not over yet, with freezing temperatures set to continue throughout the week. So, let’s have a look at when is this chilly weather really coming to an end.
Tonight (January 7) will see temperatures going down to -1, with a real feel prediction of -4. Wednesday, January 8 and Thursday, January 9 are getting even colder with lows of -2 (still feeling like -4) and highs of 2. Friday, January 10 is still going to be chilly, with highs of 2 and lows of -1.
The Met Office said for their Wednesday, January 8 forecast: “Most areas will stay dry with clear skies and unbroken sunshine through the day. Just the chance of a few passing wintry showers over the Argyll Isles. Light winds. Maximum temperature 2 °C.”
The forecast between Thursday, January 9 and Saturday, January 11 said: “Cold weather will continue. Also staying mainly dry with sunny spells, but widespread sharp frosts at nights. Turning cloudier on Saturday, perhaps some light rain or snow later.”
And finally, looks like the cold snap is officially ending on Sunday, January 12, with temperatures in Glasgow going up to 9 degrees, with lows of 8 degrees.
The Met Office stated in their long-range forecast between January 12 and January 21: “High pressure is likely to build from the south close to or over the UK throughout this period, with generally settled conditions prevailing for many.
Cloud amounts will be variable and often large, with a chance of some fog developing under clearer spells, which could be slow to clear. Frontal systems may affect some parts of the UK though, these more likely towards the northwest of the UK, bringing some rain and windier conditions here.
Any systems are likely to be fairly weak though as they run into the high pressure. Temperatures are likely to be generally around or a little above average in the north and west, although southern and eastern parts may be colder at times, especially where overnight fog and frost is slow to clear.”
Is it going to snow in Glasgow?
The weather is looking clear until the end of the week, so no snow is currently forecast for Glasgow.
So, it looks like we just have to bear it until the end of the week for the cold snap in Glasgow to end, folks!