The Midlands region is bracing for a fresh snow event set to begin next week, with key towns and cities across four counties at risk. According to detailed maps and long-range projections from WX Charts and data sourced from the Met Desk, snow is poised to make a notable return to England starting January 22.
The forecast highlights a period of changeable winter conditions affecting Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Leicestershire. The East Midlands is expected to experience the brunt of the snowfall, alongside parts of the North Midlands, bringing potential disruption to numerous communities.
Towns and cities in the line of potential snowfall include Cannock, Stafford, Stoke, Leek, Chesterfield, Bakewell, Ashbourne, and Buxton. Other Midlands localities like Swadlincote, Mansfield, Newark-on-Trent, Worksop, Retford, Arnold, Beeston, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, and Eastwood are also on alert. In Leicestershire, areas such as Loughborough, Hinckley, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, and Coalville may see light snow accumulations.
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The Met Office anticipates a predominantly unsettled UK weather pattern through mid to late January, with frequent low-pressure systems arriving from the Atlantic. This is expected to bring a mix of showers and prolonged rain spells, especially in western regions, alongside periods of strong winds. Temperatures are likely to hover around seasonal averages, with colder spells possible in northern areas that could trigger winter hazards, while milder conditions may periodically affect southern parts.
Looking towards February, the forecast suggests continued dominance of low-pressure systems, maintaining the likelihood of additional rain and windy episodes interspersed with brief drier intervals. Temperatures are projected to remain near average, especially in southern England, but colder conditions could return to northern areas as high pressure shifts southward, potentially causing further wintry weather.
Residents and travelers in the Midlands are advised to stay informed as winter conditions evolve, ensuring preparedness for possible snow and unsettled weather impacting the region in the coming weeks.