The UK is preparing for a massive 739-mile snowstorm expected to impact areas from Kent in the south to Wick in northern Scotland. According to WX Charts, heavy snowfall is forecast across England and Scotland, with the most significant accumulation anticipated around January 6.
Snowfall will begin gently on January 1 with light flurries but will intensify throughout the week. The peak of the storm, described as a brutal Arctic blast, is expected between January 6 and January 7.
Regions at high risk include Kent, Greater London, the Midlands, East Anglia, and both the North East and North West of England. Scotland could see as much as 13cm of snow settling, while England may experience around 6cm. Wales is expected to receive about 1cm, and Northern Ireland will likely avoid snowfall according to the GFS weather model.
James Madden from Exacta Weather commented: “After a cold, dry Christmas, snow showers will begin as early as late December, spreading inland and increasing in intensity towards the end of the month and into early January. Multiple cold and wintry weather systems are expected, bringing widespread snow across the UK and Ireland.”
Madden further explained that these repeated wintry blasts are driven by specific atmospheric and oceanic patterns favoring colder weather during this period. He noted that while mild and stormy conditions were expected earlier, the current atmospheric setup is now aligning perfectly to deliver these severe winter events into January, promising a classic cold and snowy start to the new year for those who welcome winter weather.