‘Half the UK’ to be coated by 410-mile blanket of snow as Brits brace for large chill

New UK weather maps have revealed that a whopping 410-mile wide snow blast could hit “half” of the country. The latest weather maps from WX Charts, which use Met Desk data, show a massive band of snow sweeping across the UK in just days.

The snowfall is set to kick off on Thursday, November 21, affecting areas from the south west of England to the north east. Places from Plymouth on the south coast to Newcastle, Cumbria and Northumberland in the north are all set for a dusting. Even the Pennines, Wales and Cotswolds could see flurries, with up to 9cm accumulations at its worst. The maps also suggest Northern Ireland won’t be spared, with the neighbouring country also bracing for the white stuff.

Early projections from Netweather TV for November 15 to November 22 explain: “This week is forecast to begin with northerly and north-westerly winds and spells of cold bright weather with showers especially near north-facing coasts. There will be snow on high ground, especially in the north, with a chance of sleet and snow penetrating to low levels at times, again especially in the north.”

“Any accumulations of snow at low levels are likely to be localised and short lived. However, there is potential for disruptive wet snow to affect some areas, most likely in the form of showers near north-facing coasts or on the northern flank of frontal systems and troughs crossing England and Wales.”, reports Birmingham Live.

According to forecasters, England and Wales can expect intermittent spells of rain, sleet, and snow, while Scotland and Northern Ireland will experience mostly sunny conditions with occasional wintry showers. Netweather TV stated: “Temperatures are forecast to be about 2C below average for most regions, but probably nearer 1C below in south-western Britain and nearer 3C below in parts of Scotland.”

The beginning of December and the latter part of November are predicted to be “changeable”.

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