Freezing weather conditions are likely to hit several parts of the UK as a 470-mile ‘snow bomb’ will hammer down on the country, according to weather maps from WXCharts
The UK is bracing for a 470-mile ‘snow bomb’ that’s set to batter the country, according to weather maps. The areas from Wick to Manchester are predicted to be blanketed in snow as the maps turn white and purple for January 26.
WXCharts suggests that the snowy conditions could return just days after the cold weather caused chaos across the UK. The worst-hit areas are expected to be around Wick and Inverness with up to 7cm of snow forecasted.
This comes after a severe cold snap saw temperatures plunge to -18C in some parts of the country. Altnaharra, in the northernmost region of the Highlands, recorded -18.7C on Friday night, says the Met Office.
Four yellow weather warnings were in place on Friday morning, mostly for ice, with one for snow and ice, but have now all expired. These followed heavy snowfall brought by the cold snap to many areas in the UK.
Weather experts predict milder conditions next week. However, weather maps suggest the freezing weather will return by the end of January, pushing temperatures down to 0C, reports the Express.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Paul Gundersen, commented on the recent weather shifts: “Milder air will attempt to move into the UK from the southwest on Friday morning, heralding the end of this impactful cold spell. Increasing cloud and light rain, perhaps preceded by a little snow, will begin to affect northwestern then northern parts of the UK through the weekend. Here, temperatures will be back to around average by Sunday, and on Monday it’ll be much milder, with temperatures reaching double digits in Northern Ireland, northern England and Scotland.”
Paul also provided insight into the long-range forecast between January 26 and February 9 highlighting that “A dominant flow from the Atlantic looks likely to produce an unsettled, milder and windier than average period.”
He added: “This is likely to result in areas of rain and periods of stronger winds affecting most if not all parts of the UK at times, though with the wettest and windiest weather probably occurring towards the north and west.”
Gundersen did not rule out more frosty conditions, stating: “However, the potential for brief cold northerly spells with associated frost, ice and snow remains, following any deep lows crossing the region.”
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