The much-anticipated UK snow bomb has been brought forward to Saturday, with several counties across England forecasted to experience wintry conditions. Snow maps now show significant white coverage as we near December 6, with flurries expected to reach as far south as Manchester.
Cold weather and snowfall are predicted throughout North West England and northern parts of the Midlands, where temperatures could dip to -1°C in some areas, according to WX Charts' latest data.
Based on advanced modelling from the GFS system, counties facing a dusting include Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, Lancashire, the West Midlands, Yorkshire, Cumbria, Durham, Northumberland, and Lincolnshire.
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Further north, Scottish cities such as Dundee and Glasgow are also at risk of snowfall. The Met Office outlook from Wednesday to Friday indicates mostly dry conditions on Wednesday with some sunshine and occasional showers. Rain will begin moving in on Thursday and Friday, with some breaks of brightness in between.
The BBC’s forecast specifies that Wednesday will see cloudier skies and occasional showers in northern regions, while southern areas remain mostly dry with some western showers. Thursday will bring wet and windy weather across much of the UK as a band of rain sweeps through, though the far north may remain drier. Friday is expected to be mostly dry and dull, with rain arriving in the south-west by evening.
This development follows amber weather warnings issued by the Met Office on December 1 due to heavy rainfall and flooding risks. Netweather warns that despite mild temperatures reaching 12-13°C in southern and central England, the intense rainfall on already saturated ground poses serious flood threats.
Residents within the amber warning zones are urged to avoid floodwaters, prepare for travel disruptions, and stay updated on the latest weather information. While this event may not be classified as a named storm, the combination of heavy rain and snow highlights the need for caution as the UK braces for an early winter blast.