UK snow maps present Arctic blast to ship temperatures plunging to -10C in hours
WXCharts show snow blizzards are likely to hit the UK in the next few days, with the wintry conditions expected to affect areas as far as Birmingham, with temperatures plummeting to -10C in some parts of the country
Brits are bracing themselves for severe weather as snow blizzards are set to batter parts of the UK in the coming days. Weather maps from WXCharts reveal that wintry conditions could reach as far south as Birmingham, with temperatures plunging to a bone-chilling -10C in some regions.
The weather charts indicate that the snowy onslaught will commence around 3am on Tuesday (November 18), initially targeting Scotland. Glasgow, Perth, Dundee, and Edinburgh are expected to be blanketed by snow by approximately 6am.
As the day unfolds, the snow showers will start to sweep across the country, and by 9am, cities such as Newcastle and York will be experiencing the turbulent weather. The icy weather front is even predicted to dust areas around Birmingham, Manchester, and Stoke-on-Trent with snow, with temperatures hovering between -1C and 0C during this period, according to the maps.
This comes as the Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings for snow and ice, effective from 5am on Tuesday until midday, while also cautioning that the wintry conditions could persist until Thursday, reports the Express.
Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Tom Crabtree warned: “Wednesday to Friday will be the coldest part of the week, and this period has the greatest potential for impactful weather, with multiple warnings in place. Overnight, temperatures could get down to minus ten, with a significant wind chill from the strong northerly wind making things feel even colder.
“Wintry snow showers are expected to extend south through Wednesday and into Thursday, mainly affecting north-facing coastal areas. Snow accumulations are possible, including 2-5 cm in some low-lying areas in the north and east, where showers are frequent. On hills in parts of Northern Ireland, the northeast of England, and Scotland, 5-10cm of snow could fall, and accumulations of 15-20cm are possible above 300 metres in parts of northeastern England and Scotland.
“Although many places will see plenty of sunshine, daytime temperatures will be well below average, with a widespread frost setting in during the evening, especially in sheltered areas.
“With sub-zero temperatures in the first ‘cold snap’ of the year, updates to the current warnings are possible, so its important people keep up to date with the forecast.”
Meanwhile, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber Cold-Health Alert (CHA) covering Yorkshire & Humber, North West, and North East regions of England.
The remaining English regions will remain under a yellow alert from 12pm on Monday through to 8am on Saturday. Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at UKHSA, warned: “This is the first prolonged cold spell of the season, and it is therefore vital to check in on friends, family, and neighbours who are most vulnerable.”
He added: “The forecasted temperatures can have a serious impact on the health of some people, leading to increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, and chest infections, particularly for individuals over the age of 65 and those with pre-existing health conditions.”
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