The United Kingdom is set to experience a significant snow event, with advanced weather models forecasting up to four inches (10cm) of snow across several counties just after Christmas. On December 30, millions of residents could confront serious snow flurries and accumulating snow as a cold front sweeps through.
Areas expecting snowfall include Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Devon, Cornwall, Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Northumberland, and Durham. The Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, and Lake District also show signs of heavy and widespread snow according to detailed maps from WX Charts.
By mid-afternoon (around 3pm), intense flurries are anticipated across England, shifting northwards into Scotland by evening. North Wales may also experience snow showers during this period. On New Year’s Eve, snow coverage is expected to be widespread, blanketing nearly all of Wales, large portions of England, much of Scotland, and parts of Northern Ireland.
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While the maximum snowfall of 10 cm (close to four inches) is most likely to affect the Scottish Highlands, other regions may see noticeable accumulations that could disrupt travel and daily activities.
The Met Office provides a forecast for the coming days beginning with Saturday, December 20, promising a bright and mostly dry day following early morning mist and fog. Rainbands and wind will gradually increase later in the day, especially in the west and Wales, and continuing unsettled weather is expected through the week.
Sunday looks cloudier with rain advancing in the southeast and ongoing showers in southwest England and parts of Scotland, while Northern Ireland is likely to see sunnier spells.
From Monday through Wednesday, the forecast indicates persistent rain and cloud cover, followed by high pressure bringing colder conditions as the week progresses. This colder air mass will set the stage for the significant snowfall predicted at the end of December.
Residents across the UK are advised to prepare for potentially disruptive weather and monitor further updates as the snowstorm approaches.