Weather turning cold in Dorset this week say weather experts

The first cold snap of the season could arrive by the end of the week, although the chances of frosts are low due to overcast conditions, says weather enthusiast Dorset Snow.

The Met Office say temperatures in the BCP area could be as low as 7C on Friday.

Giving his prediction, Dorset Snow said: "Our first ‘cold snap’ of the season looks pretty nailed on for early December.

Our first ‘cold snap’ of the season looks pretty nailed on for early December. Easterly winds delivering chilly but mostly dry and overcast conditions for a short time. Daytime highs between 5-7C by the end of next week. https://t.co/oLDLBH0h4x pic.twitter.com/M3NGn4LLYS

— Dorset Snow 🍂 (@DorsetSnow) November 27, 2022

"Easterly winds delivering chilly but mostly dry and overcast conditions for a short time. Daytime highs between 5-7C by the end of next week.

"What happens beyond that remains a mystery, but it could turn much colder. Models are chopping and changing with each run. This mornings GFS is very cold with a strong Greenland high developing."

He added: "Next 10 days could throw up some very interesting model output for cold fans."

MJO is expected to transition into a phase 7 or 8 over the next couple of days. This would promote the chance of -NAO becoming established by around 10th December. I think if we get cold this winter we get cold fairly soon. pic.twitter.com/sZ9ViUEqcH

— Dorset Snow 🍂 (@DorsetSnow) November 27, 2022

It's set to remain fairly overcast all week, according to the Met Office.

A spokesperson said: "Overnight frosts are likely under clear skies, however murky starts are possible from Tuesday. Feeling colder than of late with lighter winds."