The UK is bracing for a second significant snowfall starting Sunday, with Birmingham once again at the forefront of the icy weather. According to WX Charts, numerous towns across the Midlands are forecasted to experience snow on January 11, reaffirming the region’s vulnerability.
Weather maps reveal Birmingham directly within the storm’s impact zone. Data from the Met Desk indicates snow flurries will return, covering 72 counties across the UK in varying shades of white, grey, and light blue—signifying snowfall.
In England, the Midlands, North West, North East, and parts of the Cotswolds appear most affected. Around 25 counties in these areas are expected to see snow, including Cheshire, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Durham, Yorkshire, Gloucestershire, Greater Manchester, and Herefordshire.
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Other counties forecasted for lighter snowfalls include Lancashire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Merseyside, North Yorkshire, Northamptonshire, Northumberland, Nottinghamshire, and Rutland.
Within the Midlands, counties such as Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, and Worcestershire face additional wintery conditions.
Jo Farrow of Netweather TV warns of worsening weather: “Away from the warned regions, expect a cold, windy, and miserable evening. An easterly wind will intensify ahead of the low-pressure system moving across southern Britain, with severe gales up to 60mph along the Channel by Friday.”
While Storm Goretti advances southward, northern areas will see lighter winds, clear skies, and plummeting temperatures, especially where snow has settled. Highland temperatures dropped to around -8°C recently, and conditions could reach as low as -15°C in Scottish glens by Thursday night.
Storm Goretti brings heavy rain, snow, and risks of flooding in certain areas. South West Wales faces a yellow rain warning due to possible flooding, as does eastern England. The eastern regions remain on alert through Friday as low pressure moves toward mainland Europe, with potential river, surface water, and coastal flooding along the English Channel coasts.
Residents in affected areas are urged to prepare for challenging winter weather as the UK faces yet another icy blast.