The anticipated snow bomb affecting the UK has been pushed back to January 26, according to updated forecasts. WX Charts, utilizing Met Desk data, indicates an atmospheric shift from the Atlantic that will bring significant snowfall, particularly to northwestern England, including Greater Manchester and Yorkshire, where maps show purple zones signaling heavy snow.
Scotland is expected to see up to 30cm of snow, especially in central and western regions where temperatures could drop to -4°C. Wales is also forecast to experience heavy snowfall, with Cardiff and Swansea potentially facing substantial winter conditions.
Despite the colder weather, southern England will remain relatively mild, with temperatures in the low single digits. BBC Lead Weather Presenter Sarah Keith-Lucas highlighted that after a frosty start on Wednesday, a mix of rain and strengthening westerly winds will arrive later that day. Thursday could bring disruptive weather as heavy rain and strong winds move across England and Wales, followed by further heavy snow in Scotland into Friday.
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The Met Office explains that slow-moving weather systems near the UK will likely bring low pressure from the west or southwest and high pressure over Scandinavia. This pattern may cause limited eastward movement of rain or showers, mostly affecting western and southwestern areas. Eastern and northeastern regions might experience longer dry spells, albeit with some cloud cover. A gradual drop in temperatures is expected across much of the UK, increasing the likelihood of wintry precipitation spreading to lower ground as January progresses.