The UK is preparing for a significant snowfall of up to 37 cm in some areas within days of recent wintry flurries ending on Monday and Tuesday. Cold conditions, accompanied by a range of winter hazards, will persist across much of the country in the coming days.
Currently, four Amber warnings for snow are in place across northern Scotland, alongside numerous Yellow warnings for snow and ice that cover large parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and England.
Forecaster WX Charts reveals that Inverness could see snow accumulation reaching 37 cm by 9 pm on Friday, January 9. London is forecast to receive up to 8 cm of snow, while Manchester may experience around 7 cm. Notably, the expected date of this snowfall has been brought forward from around January 14 to January 9.
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Other cities are also gearing up for snowfall: Newcastle may receive 5 cm, and Glasgow around 3 cm. Meanwhile, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued amber cold health alerts for England valid until January 6.
Meteorologist Ian Simpson of Netweather TV explains, “A frontal system is forecast to move southeast through the country early next week, bringing rain, sleet, and snow. Unlike the current scattered showers, this system will deliver widespread precipitation, though some areas may see sleet or rain instead of snow due to slightly warmer air.”
Simpson adds, “Northern and eastern Scotland and eastern England are likely to witness snow settling at lower elevations, while southern and western regions may experience snow mostly at higher altitudes.”
Looking ahead, milder and wetter weather is expected to move in from the southwest intermittently. However, this transition may not be steady, especially in northern and eastern parts of Britain. Blocking high-pressure systems are predicted to develop over northern Britain and potentially Scandinavia, which could direct cold air from central Europe and Scandinavia towards the UK. This raises the possibility of further snowfalls as cold air interacts with Atlantic weather fronts.