Snow falls in Devon as UK prepares for ‘unsettled’ Easter weekend weather
Snow has fallen in parts of south-west England and Wales.
A covering of about 50mm (2in) settled overnight on the ground in North Wyke, near Dartmoor national park, while nearly 75mm was recorded in Sennybridge, Powys.
Temperatures dropped to a low of -1.2C in Okehampton, west Devon.
Rose Mallard, 50, a smallholder living near Bideford, north Devon, said: “To wake up to see the snow settled and a beautiful blue sky was a gift.”
Forecasters said an area of rain, sleet and hill snow is moving north across the UK as holidaymakers prepare to embark on Easter getaways.
Oli Claydon of the Met Office said: “There is still a chance of some snow over the Scottish hills as the weather front moves northwards.
“The weather story now really turns into an area of low pressure that’s going to bring some very strong wind and rain.”
Yellow weather warnings have been issued regarding rain in parts of Northern Ireland and strong winds in areas of southern England.
Forecasters said heavy downpours could affect travel in County Antrim and County Down, with up to 30mm of rain falling in some areas on Thursday.
Gusts of up to 70mph could hit the south coast of England, between Cornwall and East Sussex.
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The Met Office said there was a “small chance” of injuries and risk to life as a result of the strong winds and large waves, and the possibility of hail and thunder.
The Easter weekend was forecast to be “unsettled” but “bright and breezy”, with temperatures of up to 15C in west London and 14C in Manchester on Sunday, which is typical for the time of year.