Striking weather projections indicate an upcoming snowfall on New Year’s Eve, coinciding with the return of the notorious “Beast from the East”. The prevailing eastward winds will bring a significant drop in temperatures over the next week, leading to a severe chill on and around December 31. Anticipated temperatures could plummet to as low as -6C in regions like Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and County Durham.
This sudden cold spell marks a stark contrast to the recent mild weather experienced across the UK, where temperatures soared above 12C in areas like north Wales and the Midlands. The influx of cold air from Scandinavia is set to usher in the new year with snowfall in the eastern parts of the country.
Forecasts from Metdesk indicate heavy snow showers expected along the eastern coast extending from Aberdeenshire in the north to Suffolk in the south. The most intense blizzards are projected for East Yorkshire and Humberside on New Year’s Eve.
The Met Office website outlines a shift in weather patterns, mentioning clearer skies with occasional sunny intervals. England and Wales will experience cold conditions with a noticeable wind chill effect and frosty nights.
Supporting this outlook, another Metdesk map depicts a dark blue shading covering the UK, with deeper hues concentrated in the south and east, particularly across East England. While southern regions may see conditions favorable for snow, revelers on New Year’s Eve are unlikely to witness wintry showers, with rain expected in western areas such as the Midlands.
According to the BBC, temperatures are set to decline post-Christmas, with dry, cool, and settled conditions prevailing on Friday and Saturday. Recent data from the Met Office reports heavy rainfall exceeding 20mm in the Isles Of Scilly and Cumbria. Flood warnings and alerts are in effect, primarily in the Southwest of England, with specific concerns for groundwater flooding in locations like Hooke in Dorset and Curry Moor and Hay Moor in Somerset.