Exactly the place snow will fall as Met Office points yellow warning for New Year’s Eve

On Dec 29, 2024

For parts of the UK, this year will see a white New Year’s Eve, but the North of the country may be getting more than they bargained for, with significant disruption and danger expected

09:23, 29 Dec 2024

Exactly where snow will fall as Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ yellow warning for New Year’s Eve(Image: Met Office)

The Met Office have issued a ‘danger to life’ warning ahead of snow set to fall on New Year’s Eve.

The North of the UK will see a blanket of snow just in time for a White Christmas, but it comes at a cost. A yellow weather warning has been issued for heavy rain and snow in the north-west of Scotland.

A large area covering the Highlands down to Glasgow may experience “significant disruption”, including flooding, damage to buildings, and power cuts. The yellow weather warning is in place from midnight on Monday 30th January, to midnight on Wednesday 1.

map of snow predicted across the UK next week

The yellow weather warning has been issued for three days across the North of the UK(Image: Met Office)

The Met Office ‘s Chief Forecaster, Neil Armstrong, said: “From Sunday we will start to see some heavy rain affecting North-western parts of Scotland.

“After a brief respite, further rain and strong winds will be in place on Monday and Tuesday across Scotland, as another area of low-pressure approaches.

“This may be accompanied by some heavy snowfall in the mountains and perhaps to lower elevations.” Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tony Wisson also added: “Later in the week, wintry showers are likely to be a feature of the forecast as a cold northerly flow becomes established.”

Snow and rain may make its way Southernly, with wintry showers expected(Image: Getty Images)

The rest of the UK may also be hit with disruptive weather, as there’s a chance rain and snow could move south. Wind is also hitting parts of the nation, with a yellow warning in place for a blustery Newcastle upon Tyne.

Allendale, Alston, Stanhope, Barnard Castle, Kirkby Stephen, Hawes, Leyburn and Pateley Bridge are all expected to be affected on Monday. Strong gusts could reach between 50 and 60mph on higher ground.

According to the Beaufort Wind Scale, winds at this speed can see: “Whole trees in motion; inconvenience felt when walking against the wind. Foam blown in streaks across the sea.”

well-wrapped up person walking through blizzard

50-60 mph wind are expected in Newcastle, with a yellow weather warning issued for the potential of disruption (Image: Mirrorpix)

The Chief Forecaster has urged the British public to stay on top of the turbulent weather, commenting : “with such varied and potentially fast-moving weather conditions it is important for people to keep up to date with the forecast.”

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