The UK is bracing for a significant winter storm as the next snow bomb has been upgraded to bring blizzard conditions and temperatures as low as -7°C. According to WX Charts, which relies on Met Desk data, the worst weather will begin around 12 noon on Monday, January 26.
Heavy snow is forecast to blanket large parts of the country, particularly northern Scotland, where depths could reach up to 60 cm (approximately 23 inches). Major cities including Birmingham, Greater London, and Manchester will also see snow cover, marking a sharp contrast to usual winter conditions.
Snow patches are expected to spread across Cumbria, Northumberland, and Durham in the northeast. Depth charts suggest snowfall could reach 7 cm in the North East of England, 5 cm in Manchester, and around 3 cm in the West Midlands, including Birmingham.
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Temperatures will plummet sharply with daytime lows hitting -7°C in Scotland. Manchester is forecasted to experience lows of -4°C, while Birmingham and London could see temperatures fall to around -2°C. Newcastle is also expected to experience cold lows near -5°C.
Looking ahead, the Met Office forecasts for the short term include a mix of rain, wintry showers, and occasional snow, especially across the northern areas. Cloudy and rainy conditions will dominate, with heavy rain moving northward on January 14 and 15. By the weekend, wind and rain should ease in some regions, giving way to spells of sunshine interrupted by occasional showers, with temperatures hovering around average levels.
This upcoming cold spell and snow event is likely to disrupt travel and daily routines, so residents in affected areas should prepare for challenging winter weather as the month progresses.