The UK is preparing for a severe winter event as a -11°C snow bomb is set to blanket up to 450 miles across the Home Nations. According to new maps and charts from WX Charts, significant snowfall could impact large areas as the weather front approaches from the east on January 2.
Advanced GFS model data analyzed by Met Desk shows that parts of Scotland could experience temperatures plunging to -11°C, while England braces for lows around -3°C. Snowfall is expected to accumulate to depths of up to six inches in affected regions.
Heavy snow with rates exceeding 10mm per hour is forecast for cities including Dundee, Glasgow, and Newcastle, with northern England and much of Scotland particularly vulnerable to the storm.
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A forecast from Netweather TV highlights that high pressure will dominate the weather leading into Christmas, maintaining mostly mild and cloudy conditions across much of the country. Eastern Britain is expected to experience predominantly cloudy skies with occasional drizzle and light rain, while western areas, especially in Scotland, should see clearer skies with colder nights prone to frost.
As the week unfolds, the eastern regions will continue to face a north-easterly flow bringing persistent cloud cover, whereas western parts will enjoy sunny spells during the daytime alongside frosty and foggy nights.
This combination of high pressure and incoming cold air from continental Europe sets the stage for this formidable snow event, requiring residents across the Home Nations to prepare for potentially disruptive winter weather.