A vivid weather map indicates an increase in snowfall predicted for various regions of the UK this week. Blizzards are expected to extend as far south as Monmouthshire and Gloucestershire by Thursday night and Friday morning. Although temperatures are generally mild, a sudden drop on Thursday will bring snow to south Wales, the Midlands, and parts of the Northwest of England.
On Thursday evening, strong gales of up to 60mph are forecasted, particularly affecting Wales’ west coast and the Lancashire coastline, creating a colder sensation. Despite recent temperature spikes, such as reaching 12.9C in Bude, Cornwall, the mercury is anticipated to decrease later in the week.
According to the Met Office website, Wednesday is projected to be dry and bright but cold after a frosty start. Wet and windy weather is expected to move northeastward on Thursday, followed by blustery showers on Friday.
Contrary to the official forecast, weather maps paint a bleaker outlook. A graphic from Metdesk for WXCharts shows a large white area across Wales, Lancashire, Cumbria, and parts of the Northeast of England, indicating the upcoming snowfall. Meteorologists suggest that parts of the Midlands will witness snowfall on Friday morning.
Based on atmospheric and oceanic data analysis, the Metdesk team predicts rainy conditions elsewhere on Thursday night and Friday morning, with the Southwest of England also expecting precipitation. Concerns about flooding are heightened following over 43mm of rain in Tyndrum, Stirling, on Sunday.
Several weather warnings and alerts are in effect, with specific attention to areas like the River Teme at Stanford Bridge in Worcestershire, considered at risk from the upcoming snowfall. The Environment Agency reports high levels at the River Severn at Severn Ham in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, and the South Winterbourne Valley in Dorset.
After the anticipated snowfall on Thursday and Friday, weather conditions are expected to fluctuate. The Met Office anticipates further low-pressure systems from the Atlantic, leading to showers or longer periods of rain in many areas. Windy conditions and occasional heavy rain are possible, especially in western regions, with some drier and settled periods towards the east.