Britons are preparing for another significant storm that is expected to impact various parts of the country towards the end of the upcoming week.
Weather projections from WXCharts indicate a substantial band of precipitation moving across the entire UK on Saturday, January 17. This precipitation is anticipated to manifest as snow over elevated terrains, with regions in England, Scotland, and Wales likely to experience accumulations of up to 10 inches (25cm).
The weather charts illustrate a front of rain and snow advancing across Britain by late Saturday, with intense precipitation anticipated in southern and western England. Conversely, northern areas and high-altitude regions are forecasted to receive snowfall, enveloping parts of England around the Peak District and Yorkshire Dales.
Certain parts of north-western Wales, particularly Snowdonia, are also expected to witness snowfall during this period. The weather front is projected to traverse the British Isles from west to east overnight on Saturday and into Sunday, leaving behind a blanket of snow in many locales.
By early Sunday morning, the rain and snow front is predicted to have mostly moved away from the UK, although heavy snowfall may persist in regions like the Scottish Highlands and areas near Newcastle in North East England. Southern Wales, especially the Brecon Beacons area, is likely to encounter substantial snow during this time.
Later on Sunday, a resurgence of snowfall is anticipated, potentially affecting the Midlands and extending as far south as London by 3pm. By Sunday afternoon, a considerable portion of the UK is expected to be covered in snow, ranging from a few inches to up to 10 inches in specific regions.
The most substantial snowfall is expected over the Cairngorms in the eastern Scottish Highlands, with projections suggesting up to 10 inches could accumulate on the highest peaks by the end of the forthcoming weekend.
In parallel, the Met Office’s extended forecast for the period from Friday, January 16 to Sunday, January 25 indicates that the weather is likely to remain variable and unpredictable. The forecast suggests that low-pressure systems originating from the Atlantic will dictate weather patterns, resulting in showers or prolonged periods of rain across many regions.
The Met Office forecaster highlighted, “Wet conditions are expected to be more prevalent in western areas, with potential for heavy rain occurrences across the UK due to slow-moving low-pressure systems. Periods of windy weather are also probable intermittently. Overall, temperatures are forecasted to be near normal, with the potential for colder spells in the north and occasional milder intervals in the south.”