Snowfall reaches as far south as Wales and Manchester

Snow is expected to fall across parts of northern England and Wales, despite it being the start of Spring. New weather maps indicate that snow could begin around midnight on April 4, covering areas north of Manchester and extending to Scotland and the Lake District. Scotland, particularly in its southern regions, is likely to see snowfall, while rain is predicted for other parts, including Edinburgh. Northern Wales may also experience snow, whereas cities like Birmingham and all of Northern Ireland are expected to have rain. By early morning on April 4, snowfall should continue in parts of Scotland but may ease in the rest of Great Britain. By 6pm, only a small area east of Manchester might still have snow south of Scotland. The Met Office's long-range forecast predicts a shift from the current unsettled weather to drier conditions across the UK by April 8. While the start of this period may have some rain, much of the UK is expected to experience dry weather with sunny spells in the first week of April. Today, many areas will enjoy dry weather and sunny spells after morning mist and fog clear. However, rain is forecast to move into northwest Scotland and Northern Ireland later in the day, with increased winds in those regions. Tomorrow, cloud and rain will sink southeast, becoming more persistent, while some areas will remain dry with sunny spells.