The UK is bracing for a significant weather event as a snow bomb forecasted for December 15 has now been upgraded to sustained blizzards lasting up to 21 hours. This severe winter storm is expected to impact England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, with the harshest conditions anticipated in Scotland.
According to WX Charts, which utilizes Met Desk data, initial snow flurries will first affect northern Scotland before spreading south into the Pennines and Lake District. By December 15, North Wales, southern Scotland, and parts of Ireland, including Snowdonia and Dublin, will experience a dusting of snow.
Meteorological maps indicate snow flurries beginning at 9 pm on December 15 and continuing for 21 hours. Some media outlets have characterized the event as a full-scale blizzard due to the intensity and expected duration.
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Looking ahead to the days following the storm, the Met Office forecasts a shift toward more stable weather conditions starting December 16. Higher pressure systems are likely to bring drier conditions and reduce the unsettled weather prevalent during early December. However, occasional rain, showers, and stronger winds are still expected, particularly in western regions, with the possibility of hill snow lingering mainly in northern areas.
Temperatures are predicted to remain near or slightly above average overall, although colder spells could occur if prolonged settled conditions develop. Overnight fog and frost are also a possibility with the settled weather.
The BBC Weather team reports a mix of variable clouds and scattered showers moving from the southwest today, mainly affecting western and southern areas, while eastern regions will enjoy drier and brighter spells. Breezy conditions persist, with scattered showers continuing tonight along western areas and coastal regions by the English Channel.
Residents across the UK are advised to prepare for the approaching winter weather and stay updated with local forecasts as the blizzard event unfolds.