The UK is set to experience a major snowstorm next week, with forecasts predicting up to 40cm of snow and plunging temperatures as low as -14C, marking a dramatic start to 2026. The Met Office has already issued multiple yellow and amber warnings for snow on Monday, January 5, and Tuesday, January 6.
Weather data from WX Charts revealed snow flurries sweeping across the nation by noon on Sunday, January 18, with Scotland expected to endure severe cold spells dropping to -14C. England will face temperatures ranging between -7C and 3C, while some Scottish regions might receive up to 10cm of snowfall. However, the Global Forecast System (GFS) indicates that in certain areas, snow accumulation may reach as high as 40cm.
Meteorologist Nick Finnis from Netweather explains, “The cold spell is set to continue over the next several days. If you haven’t experienced snow yet, expect some snowflakes soon. Significant snowfall is likely confined to northern Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the western and eastern coastal regions, which are forecasted to see more snow showers today and Monday.”
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He further notes that by Tuesday, shifting winds will ease the severity slightly. “The cold northerly arctic flow will give way to a less frigid northwesterly breeze as the blocking high pressure system weakens and shifts south. Low pressure will then begin to move from Greenland towards the North Sea by mid-week, bringing cloudier but still chilly conditions with spells of rain, sleet, and hill snow spreading southeast.”
Looking ahead, there is a possibility of a deepening low-pressure system approaching from the southwest later in the week. “While there’s uncertainty about its exact path, late Thursday into Friday could bring wet and windy weather, with snow likely along the northern edge of the system, raising the risk of disruptive conditions.”
Residents across the UK are advised to prepare for the upcoming severe weather and stay updated with official warnings as the situation develops.