A forthcoming weather forecast indicates that England is bracing for blizzards accompanied by substantial snowfall in the coming days. Recent projections from WXCharts, based on Met Desk data, highlight extensive areas of the country, as well as Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, anticipating snowfall by noon on Wednesday, January 7.
Snowfall is expected to commence in England around 6 am on Tuesday, January 6, with blizzards progressively extending across the nation until at least the evening of Thursday, January 8. Regions likely to be impacted include North West England, North East England, Yorkshire and the Humber, West Midlands, and East Midlands, with the South West and South East experiencing lighter snow showers.
According to the forecast maps, the most substantial snow accumulation in England is predicted to occur west of Manchester, with up to 8 inches forecasted by noon on Wednesday, January 7. Additionally, significant snowfall is expected near the Humber Estuary west of Hull, where up to 7 inches may accumulate. Further north, the North West of Scotland could witness snowfall reaching up to 22 inches during this period.
In Northern Ireland, the heaviest snowfall is anticipated in the north, while Wales, specifically the Aberystwyth area, might see up to 5 inches of snow by noon on Wednesday, January 7, as per WXCharts. The long-range forecast from the Met Office for the period spanning Monday, December 29, to Wednesday, January 7, suggests a likelihood of high pressure prevailing over the UK initially, potentially leading to settled conditions with intermittent showers along exposed coastal areas.
As the first weekend of January approaches, the high-pressure system is expected to shift away from the UK, increasing the probability of more variable weather conditions. This shift could bring about occasional rain or showers, with the proximity of cold air heightening the risk of wintry conditions in certain areas. Overall, temperatures are likely to hover around or slightly below average during this period.