IT MIGHT be nearing May, but Dundee will see no let-up of the Arctic blast that has arrived in the city until the end of the week.
Forecasters predict that temperatures in the area will continue to drop below zero in the next 72 hours as the city shivers just days away from the start of the month that normally sees spring turning into summer.
It comes after Dundonians were shocked to see snowfall in the city yesterday — with the possibility of more to come today and on Thursday.
The Tay Road Bridge was also under speed restrictions yesterday after gusts went above 40mph.
Motorists have been advised that similar conditions could be in store in the coming days, including ice on the roads.
The low temperatures and wintry conditions are partly down to the sunnier weather experienced in the city last week.
A spokeswoman for the Met Office told the Tele: “We can expect to see cold, unsettled conditions for the rest of the week, with wind blowing from an Arctic direction.
“This week, high pressure has moved last week’s warm Atlantic air and that brings wind from the north.
“This, along with low pressure from the North Sea, generates the showers we’ve seen.
“This evening the wind won’t be quite as strong as Monday, but it will still be breezy and you can still expect to see wintry showers — including sleet and wet snow around the east coast of Scotland.
“In Dundee there will be a mix of hail, sleet and wet snow today, and the snow will increase the higher in ground and later at night it gets.
“Overnight on Tuesday it should be fairly dry but patches of ice could occur as the lying water freezes — a hazard for motorists.
“Wednesday should be slightly better, with some showers but also a bit more sunshine, and a high temperature of 7C.
“But at night, Dundee will see freezing temperatures.
“On Thursday, it’s expected we will see cold, wintry showers, with rain and wet sleet, and even some light snow.”
However, there is a glimmer of hope in sight — as the Met Office says temperatures should rise to about 10C for the arrival of May on Sunday, roughly the national average for the time of year.
