Widespread snow forecast as maps reveal 10 cities to be blanketed within the white stuff
Snow is forecast to hit 10 UK towns and cities on Friday evening with weather maps showing widespread snowfall at around 6pm
Ten towns across the UK are bracing for widespread snowfall as weather maps turn a frosty white. As we edge closer to Christmas, a cold snap is beginning to grip the nation, with snow predicted to descend as temperatures plummet to around 0C.
Weather maps from WXCharts, utilising MetDesk data, indicate that ten towns could anticipate some snowfall this Friday. The maps highlight Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, Macclesfield, Sheffield, Carlisle, Dumfries, Hawick, Ayr, Stirling and Perth as the most likely to experience a dusting of snow around 6pm on Friday.
Meanwhile, forecasters predict a less cheerful spell for many other parts of the country at the same time, with rain expected to fall everywhere except for areas along Northern Ireland’s border with the Republic, the Highlands and South West.
By 3am on Saturday, much of the precipitation will have moved over England, with some lingering in Wales and the Scottish Highlands. Snow is also projected to fall just south of Inverness and in the central Highlands during this period.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Friday across large swathes of Sussex and Kent. The warning will be in effect from 12am until 9am tomorrow, with slower travel times and potential delays anticipated, reports the Mirror.
Chief Meteorologist Matthew Lehnert explained: “The UK will see further unsettled weather through the weekend and into next week.
“After a chilly start with the chance of some icy patches and fog in the southeast of England, wind and rain will move across the UK through Friday. It’ll be an unpleasant evening rush hour so do leave extra time if you’re out on the roads.
“The highest rainfall totals from Friday into Saturday will be over high ground in south Wales, southwest England, Cumbria, southwest Scotland and Northern Ireland. 20-30 mm of rain is likely in these areas, most of which will fall in around 6-9 hours.
“Given how wet it has already been, the additional rainfall, especially in western areas, could lead to localised flooding and travel disruption.”
The Met Office cautioned that a turbulent period of weather could strike next week, with particularly soggy conditions anticipated on Monday and Tuesday.
Deputy Chief Meteorologist Steven Keates warned: “A deep area of low pressure will approach the UK from the southwest later on Monday, bringing with it heavy rain and strong winds. While the detail of exactly where will see the strongest gusts and heaviest rain is still uncertain, there is the potential for the weather to cause some disruption.
“People should keep up to date with the forecast through the weekend, and keep an eye out for severe weather warnings that may be issued for this area of low pressure.”
UK towns and cities forecast to see snow on Friday.
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