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Heavy rain as snow sweeps in

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18 November 2024

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Heavy rain as snow sweeps in

Weather radar showing heavy rain over England, Wales, and Ireland, with snow over parts of southern Scotland. A split between snow to the north and rain elsewhere on the WeatherRadar.

A mix of rainfall and snow spreads across the UK and Ireland, with a big swing in temperatures too.

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Weather outlook

Heavy rain spreads widely across the UK and Ireland today, with outbreaks of snow set to follow, particularly for those in the north of Scotland.

Temperatures begin the day below zero across Scotland, and hovering around 0°C in parts of northern England, including Newcastle. Much warmer in the south, with some areas of the southern coast seeing highs of around 11°C at the same time.

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Get the latest look at the snow situation as it currently stands with our updated look at the radars later this morning.

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