UK snow maps have turned dark blue, signaling a powerful winter storm predicted to deliver up to 20 inches of snow across parts of Britain. According to detailed forecasts from WX Charts, temperatures are expected to plunge dramatically, with January 6 marked as a potential peak date for snowfall.
The snow depth charts indicate staggering accumulations reaching 20 inches in some areas, accompanied by dangerously low temperatures plunging to as much as minus eight degrees Celsius. The North West and Midlands regions face the brunt of this severe weather, with cities like Manchester, Blackpool, and Stoke-on-Trent forecasted to experience lows of -2°C. In contrast, London and Bristol will see somewhat milder but still chilly temperatures around 2°C. Meanwhile, northern areas, including Ireland and Northern Ireland, are expected to endure even colder conditions.
The forecast utilizes the advanced ECMWF HRES model, as featured by WX Charts, highlighting Scotland as another region bracing for harsh cold. Areas such as Aberdeenshire, Invernesshire, and Argyllshire could experience temperatures dipping to -8°C.
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The Met Office’s outlook for the New Year period points to high pressure dominating the UK through the end of December, centered over the North Atlantic. This pattern will generally bring settled weather initially, with occasional light rain or drizzle and some coastal showers affected by northerly winds.
However, around the New Year, high pressure is predicted to shift farther from the UK, leading to more changeable weather conditions. This transition may increase the risk of rain or showers, which combined with the cold air, could give rise to wintry hazards in various parts of the country. Overall, temperatures are expected to hover near or slightly below average during this period, intensifying the wintry impact.